Optimize Every Wagon, Every Move
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Why Choose flowRail?
flowRail brings structure and control to rail-based yard logistics, optimizing wagon movements, scheduling, and compliance in even the most complex industrial settings.
Competence from a single source
From strategy to implementation, flow is developed, delivered, and supported entirely by star/trac—ensuring seamless integration, deep industry expertise, and a single point of accountability.
Expandable
Built on a modular architecture, flow adapts to your evolving needs—whether you're managing one site or scaling across multiple locations with increasing complexity.
Future-proof
Designed for tomorrow’s logistics, flow supports autonomous yard operations, integrates with leading tech ecosystems, and grows with your digital transformation journey.
Your plant logistics challenges are a thing of the past
We're taking your logistics to the next level - faster, more efficient, digital and perfectly integrated.
The proof is in the numbers
drives per day handled
reduction of waiting times
use of loading bay capacities
transparency
Smart Modules for Seamless Yard Logistics
Discover the core modules that make up flowRoad—each built to digitize, automate, and optimize every aspect of yard logistics, from gate to loading dock.
Supply Chain Collaboration & Visibility
Keep all stakeholders in sync—from carriers to suppliers to on-site teams—with real-time integration and seamless data flow.
- Logistic Service Provider and Carrier Integration
- Slotbooking & Scheduling
- Trusted Carrier & Partner (e.g. Loady) Integration
Gate Control
Smooth entry, exit, and everything in between—automate access points and eliminate bottlenecks at your yard.
- Automated, Self-Service, and Manual Check-In/Out
- Queue Management & Weighing
- Real-Time Arrival Monitoring
Security Service
Ensure compliance, safety, and full visibility with integrated access and monitoring tools.
- Safety Instructions & Exit Checklists
- Lane Control & ANPR-Based Entry
- Automated Gate Control
Site Operation
Optimize loading processes and yard movement with precision and control.
- Digital Loading & Chamber Filling
- Driver Self-Loading & Drop/Swap
- Real-Time Monitoring of Site Activity
Yard Services & Digital Intelligence
Turn your data into action with powerful insights, archives, and analytics at your fingertips.
- Reporting & Business Intelligence Services
- Archive & Interface Management
- Full Visibility into Yard and Transport KPIs
Unlock the Power of Smart Yard Logistics
Streamline Your Yard Operations from Check-In to Check-Out
flow automates and simplifies every step of your yard logistics—boosting efficiency, safety, and transparency in real time.
- Mobile-first check-in, weighing, and loading management
- Real-time visibility across the entire transport process
- Automated gate, lane, and access control for seamless flow
Turn Your Yard Into a Data-Driven Powerhouse
flow integrates any vehicle type into harmonized operations dashboards and flows.
- Trucks
- Trains
- Barges
- AGVs and robots
- as well as visitors entering your yard
Streamline Your Yard Operations from Check-In to Check-Out
flow automates and simplifies every step of your yard logistics—boosting efficiency, safety, and transparency in real time.
- Mobile-first check-in, weighing, and loading management
- Real-time visibility across the entire transport process
- Automated gate, lane, and access control for seamless flow
The great collaboration with the star/trac team, which impressed us with its professional support and performance, deserves special mention.
Marcel Goldberg
See how we’ve made a difference
Explore how our solutions have empowered businesses to achieve remarkable results, overcome challenges, enhance their operations. These success stories highlight the impact of our partnership and demonstrate our commitment to driving meaningful outcomes.
Automatised handling of entry and exit processes at BASF Ludwigshafen
"With our digitalization project, we are creating the conditions for effective and innovative truck handling and management at the Ludwigshafen site. With star/trac, we have a strong and experienced partner at our side," says Thomas Grunwald (Project Manager, Digitalization of Truck Handling at BASF in Ludwigshafen).
Optimised processes at Symrise/Symotion
Symotion, the logistics specialist for food and dangerous goods, controls the traffic on the site of Symrise AG in Holzminden with our system flow. They were the first to use the innovative function flow Touchpoint which enabled the drivers to perform the weighing of trucks autonomously.
flow - Yard management and truck supply control from the cloud successfully in use at BASF Schwarzheide GmbH
Mr. Goldberg - Expert Site Logistics at BASF Schwarzheide GmbH in an interview with star/trac
Ready to transform your yard operations?
From slot booking to check-in via app, weighing, loading point management, and check-out, flow streamlines your entire traffic processing. Experience enhanced planning reliability, data transparency, and time management.
Your questions, answered!
We've compiled answers to the most common questions our clients ask. Whether you're curious about our services, safety protocols, or how to get started, this section has all the information you need.
Digitalization is transforming the logistics industry by enabling more efficient, transparent, and agile operations. Through automation, real-time data integration, and smart systems, digitalization allows logistics companies to streamline complex workflows, reduce manual labor, and minimize errors. By digitizing critical functions such as order processing, inventory management, and transportation tracking, businesses can significantly reduce operational costs and improve resource allocation.
Moreover, access to real-time data enables quicker decision-making and better coordination, leading to shorter delivery times, improved customer satisfaction, and the ability to foresee and mitigate bottlenecks before they impact your supply chain. As global supply chains become increasingly complex, digitalization empowers logistics providers to stay competitive by offering increased speed, flexibility, and transparency.
Our logistics software is engineered to significantly accelerate and optimize logistics processes by automating manual tasks, integrating real-time data exchange, and ensuring seamless compatibility with your existing systems, such as ERP, WMS, and TMS platforms. The system automates key logistics workflows — such as order processing, inventory updates, and shipment tracking — allowing your team to focus on more strategic tasks. By harnessing real-time data, you can identify and resolve bottlenecks as soon as they arise, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
Our software also uses intelligent algorithms to optimize resource allocation, ensuring that the right amount of inventory, labor, and transportation is used, minimizing waste, and maximizing productivity. This results in faster response times, improved delivery accuracy, and a more efficient end-to-end supply chain, ensuring your logistics operations can scale with growing demand.
Our yard management software flow is designed not only to speed up logistics processes, but also to make them more sustainable and resource efficient. By automating and digitising processes, it reduces paper consumption and significantly shortens truck turnaround times, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions. Real-time data enables optimised planning, minimising waiting times and empty runs — a significant contribution to reducing emissions.In addition, flow improves resource utilisation by monitoring the workflow in real time and identifying bottlenecks at an early stage. This innovative solution not only makes processes greener, but also increases efficiency and flexibility throughout the supply chain — a win-win situation for the environment and the business.
While our system offers some functionalities found in traditional Transport Management Systems (TMS), it goes beyond the scope of a standard TMS by offering a comprehensive solution that addresses a wider range of logistics challenges. Our platform integrates with existing TMS software but also provides advanced features like yard management, real-time data analytics, and flexible workflow automation, enabling you to manage not just transport logistics but your entire supply chain ecosystem. This broader functionality allows businesses to handle complex processes that span beyond just transportation, such as warehouse operations, yard logistics, and supplier management.
Our solution provides a holistic view of your logistics operations, ensuring end-to-end efficiency and helping you identify cost-saving opportunities that a traditional TMS may overlook.
Yes, we offer flow and its supporting services as robust, flexible Cloud-based logistics platform that provides On-Demand access to your data anytime, from anywhere, and on any device. Our Cloud solution is designed to ensure that your logistics operations are not tied to a physical location or hardware infrastructure, enabling your team to work remotely or from multiple sites seamlessly. On-site facilities like self-service-terminals, weighing stations or barriers are also supported. Security is a top priority — our Cloud platform is highly available, hosted across several data centers in Germany, protected by advanced firewalls, single-sign on and/or multi-factor authentication. Regular monitoring, backup and application of security updates are part of our service ensuring your sensitive logistics data is safe from cyber threats and unauthorized access. Our Cloud solution eliminates the risk of data loss while allowing for rapid scaling as your business is growing. The Cloud-based nature also ensures lower operational costs since there is no need for heavy investments in on-site IT infrastructure or maintenance.
Our logistics software is a perfect fit for companies seeking to streamline their logistics operations with automation, transparency, and enhanced efficiency. Whether you operate in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, or even more specialized sectors like the chemical industry, our system is designed to meet the needs of complex and large-scale logistics operations. We work closely with you to understand your specific operational challenges and logistics goals, tailoring our solution to ensure it fits seamlessly into your existing workflows.
From reducing operational costs to enhancing supply chain visibility and accelerating delivery times, our software supports businesses that want to remain agile and competitive in a rapidly evolving logistics environment. Our flexible and customizable platform ensures that it can adapt to meet your unique business needs, no matter the size or complexity of your operations.
Our yard management software flow records all relevant data for your logistics processes in real time, from incoming goods inspection to the departure of the trucks. The integrated reporting system keeps you on top of things.
- Standard reports provide you with all key logistics KPIs such as lead-times, error rates, capacity utilisation and on-time delivery.
- Customised dashboards can be flexibly adapted to your specific requirements.
- Automatic data preparation, including export (PDF), supports internal invoicing.
- Trend analysis helps to identify optimisation potential at an early stage.
The insights gained form the basis for fact-based decisions and continuous improvement of your logistics processes. AI-powered analytics also allow you to proactively respond to changes and optimise your processes with foresight.
Yes, flow is specifically built to handle the most demanding and complex logistics processes, ensuring smooth operations even in high-pressure environments. It is ideal for businesses with intricate supply chains, high volumes of goods, or complex distribution networks. The system is highly configurable, offering customizable workflows and modular features that can be tailored to your specific needs — whether you're dealing with multi-leg transportation, cross-docking, or specialized inventory management.
Our solution is also designed to handle industry-specific challenges, such as those faced by the chemical, manufacturing, or pharmaceutical industries, where precision and regulatory compliance are critical. The software's ability to integrate with other logistics systems (ERP, TMS, WMS) means that even in complex environments, you can maintain real-time visibility, automate key tasks, and ensure that all processes run efficiently and securely.
Yes, our software supports the integration of IoT hardware like scales, cameras, traffic lights, and other devices. This allows for process automation, faster workflows, and minimized errors by seamlessly connecting physical infrastructure with digital control systems.
Self-service features on driver terminals on the site at the Check-In allow drivers to enter data directly and efficiently. This results in faster and smoother operations.
In addition, a call-back function is available for direct contact with the driver.
By connecting the driver app CTC Wallet from Trusted Carrier, the driver can securely and conveniently register himself and his vehicle in advance. They will then receive a QR code to enable automated entry.
Since flow is built in responsive design, for relevant functionalities it is offering relevant stakeholders access to vital information and functions, whether on the move or on-site.
Our yard management software flow is designed not only to speed up logistics processes, but also to make them more sustainable and resource efficient. By automating and digitising processes, it reduces paper consumption and significantly shortens truck turnaround times, which in turn reduces fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions. Real-time data enables optimised planning, minimising waiting times and empty runs - a significant contribution to reducing emissions. In addition, 'flow' improves resource utilisation by monitoring the workflow in real time and identifying bottlenecks at an early stage. This innovative solution not only makes processes greener, but also increases efficiency and flexibility throughout the supply chain - a win-win situation for the environment and the business.
