zedas®cargo
Software for the logistics management of shunting traffic
zedas®cargo is the integrated solution for efficient shunting processes in rail logistics. The system supports the dispatching and shunting of wagons on the last mile, in the port or factory. As standard software, zedas®cargo maps the typical processes of shunting dispatching, such as train entry / exit, the shunting procedure up to the completion message, dispatching with visual track graphics as well as accounting and reporting. Thanks to a clear release strategy, you are always one step ahead with ZEDAS.
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zedas®cargo is suitable for the following companies and industries:
- Railway undertakings (RU)
- Shunting service provider
- Connecting railways
- Factory shunting service
- Port railways
- Chemical parks
- Steelworks
- Mining
- Refineries
- Lime and gravel industry
- Automotive industry
- Others
A selection of our clients
Use the potential of integrated processes in shunting operations!
Efficient process control for improved traffic flow
Web portal for seamless collaboration with loading stations and customers
Short information path between employees
Digital processing of all wagon and cargo data
Transparent accounting and documentation
Mobile working thanks to app
Location and status of wagons in view at all times, especially for hazardous goods
Quick return-on-investment
zedas®cargo: the digital shunting solution at a glance
With the logistics software for shunting traffic from ZEDAS, you are choosing an efficient and economical solution that supports you in answering the most common questions in shunting operations:
- How do I always keep an overview of current wagon locations, delivery and collection orders?
- How do I effectively plan and monitor my shunting operations?
- How can I reduce the need for coordination between dispatchers and shunters?
- How do I design an optimal cooperation between loading stations and shunting dispatch?
- How can I precisely document and account for my shunting expenses?
What our customers say!
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We chose zedas®cargo because it meets our complex requirements and optimises our processes. With over 10,000 shunting movements a year, the software has simplified our processes considerably. DB Cargo and zedas®cargo exchange data seamlessly, enabling efficient internal rail operations. The Rail Hub platform provides our customers with real-time updates and full transparency, enabling us to maintain high standards of service and cost efficiency. With zedas®cargo, we have our KPIs firmly under control, which ensures the success of our services and the satisfaction of our customers.
Klaus Holzbach | IT Manager | Infraserv Logistics - customer since 2021
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Thanks to zedas®cargo, we have noticeably optimised our shunting processes. This system makes it possible to manage all processes efficiently and has led to a significant reduction in costs. Transparent invoicing, minimal manual data entry and the seamless integration of partners such as Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) and other systems have significantly improved the way we work. We can now actively manage the use of our railway wagons, which has led to a reduction in wagon demurrage costs.
Fabienne Häcki | Head of Logistics | Steeltec AG - Customer since 2005
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zedas®cargo provides us central dispatching, standardized processes and automatic billing. Thanks to these functions, we can coordinate our nearly 300,000 shunting movements per year and the nearly 100 locomotive drivers and wagon masters extremely efficiently and achieve effective coordination of the various locations.
Roger Boungou | Head of Chemion IT | Currenta GmbH & Co OHG - Customer since 2014
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The mobile solution from zedas®cargo and the integrated interfaces have improved our shunting processes in several important areas. With EDI train pre-notifications for DB Cargo trains, track scale integration and Excel wagon list conversion, we have been able to significantly optimise our shunting processes. This enables precise monitoring of train movements, smooth handling of goods flows and time savings in our processes.
Matthias Könitz | Dispatcher | GMH Bahn + Service GmbH - Customer since 2015
Efficient logistics management of shunting traffic
zedas®cargo combines logistics management functions with innovative enhancements – based on branch knowledge about shunting goods by rail. Using innovative technologies, we turn big data into smart data.
Whether in the factory or the port – zedas®cargo digitizes and interlinks all operational processes of shunting scheduling. Dispatchers have an overview of incoming and outgoing trains, shunting movements, loading stations, transshipment processes, track occupancy and all parameters of shunting scheduling at all times. Mobile apps support employees on site, e.g. with shunting and damaged wagon management. Dispatchers and shunters are always informed about wagon location, sequence, wagon status, load and technical details. Information on the shunting process is available to the loading stations or the customer on request. Data interfaces relieve all parties involved of time-consuming manual entries and routine work. This saves time and money.
For shunters it is part of their daily business to handle schedule deviations. With zedas®cargo, dispatchers can react flexibly to new situations in shunting traffic at any time. All processes and procedures are transparently documented and accounted for.
The billing-relevant transactions in the shunting process are precisely documented and made available for billing. The basis for billing is formed by the stored contracts with the agreed conditions. If necessary, incomplete or not recorded services can also be added manually. Invoicing, including cancellation and credit notes, is made after release. If desired, prepared data can be transferred to external systems via interfaces.
zedas®cargo provides meaningful management information based on the data collected in the system during operation. The well-founded key figures and analyses enable the evaluation of the profitability of services provided. Standardized and individual evaluations provide information on cost drivers and potential for improvement. In addition, reports can be created on a time-controlled basis and automatically sent or exported.
Customer portal: linking all parties involved on site
With the Rail Hub module, zedas®cargo has a web-based logistics platform for RUs and their loading stations or customers. Efficient interaction is possible via the web portal. Employees of loading and unloading stations can use this platform to request the delivery or collection of wagons with specific parameters (e.g. track, loading station type, freight, number, etc.) and for a specific time. These requests can be converted into shunting orders in a subsequent step. The completed shunting orders then in turn form the basis for precise service invoicing with the customer.
Current status information for each wagon
With the Rail Hub, shunting service providers offer their customers an attractive service. The portal enables customers and employees of loading stations to view current status information at any time. They receive straightforward answers to their questions, such as "Which wagons are in the intake?", "Where is my wagon?" or "Is my wagon being shunted right now?". Thanks to seamless collaboration, time-consuming coordination by phone or e-mail between dispatch and customer is eliminated. The time-consuming discarding of wagons is also reduced, thus saving time.
Mobile workplace in shunting activities
With the zedas®cargo apps, important business processes can be consistently processed on a tablet or smartphone. Shunters or wagon masters can document their tasks on site in real time, independently of the control center. The optimized information and data flow ensure up-to-date operating data and precise billing information. Selected apps have an integrated offline functionality, which enables temporary autonomous work without a permanent data connection.
The following processes can be handled in the zedas®cargo mobile apps:
- Shunting operations: starting and ending shunting operations
- Incoming and outgoing train controls
- Retrieving the track occupancy and making corrections, e.g. in the form of changing the wagon sequence
- Editing of wagon master data and load data
- Control of track scales
- Recording of wagon damage
Interfaces: Connection to third-party systems
zedas®cargo offers a range of integrated standard interfaces for the optimal handling of rail freight transports. The electronic exchange of data with suppliers, customers and peripheral systems helps to minimise manual procedures and to decisively support business processes. By processing various standard formats typical for railways, new or changing players can be integrated into the data communication with comparatively manageable effort. The quality of the data reaches a new level while at the same time the effort required to obtain information is reduced.
Typical examples of the integrated standard interfaces:
- Train pre-announcements and status messages for RUs / end customers
- Wagon identification
- Track scales and hump systems
- Production and loading systems
- Shipping orders / consignment notes
- Financial accounting
- Data for service portals
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Take the chance and book your software demo. Which functions are you interested in and which goals do you want to achieve with zedas®. We will be happy to help you and arrange a desired date with you.
Unique synergies in the rail industry
Lean processes through the combination of zedas®cargo and zedas®asset
Beyond shunting and dispatching, ZEDAS offers the strategic link between rail logistics management in zedas®cargo and the technical asset management of the track infrastructure in zedas®asset.
The automated flow of information significantly reduces the need for coordination between railway operations and maintenance. All employees involved in rail operations always have the necessary information to control rail processes more easily and better and to optimize the utilization of the track infrastructure.
For maintenance, condition and load data, such as overruns and tonnages, are obtained directly from the operating process. The constantly updated database enables load-dependent maintenance planning and is used to forecast the condition of the tracks and assets in zedas®asset. The object-specific maintenance strategy (corrective, preventive, condition-oriented, predictive) can thus be implemented thanks to the intelligent software.
Learn more about:
Asset and maintenance management for railway infrastructure
Fleet and maintenance management for railway vehicles
Logistics management for long-haul traffic
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5 strong reasons for zedas®cargo
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Our field of expertise: shunting services in freight transport We know the processes in rail logistics management from close cooperation with our customers and over 30 years of experience in the rail market. |
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Standard software – benefit from the knowledge of all |
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One system – one truth |
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Strong partner – everything from a single source |
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A head start now and in the future |
