FreightReserve
Warehouse booking & collection platform

Warehouse bookings.
Simplified.

FreightReserve centralises timeslot bookings, automates storage fee collection and gives your team complete visibility, replacing phone calls, emails and spreadsheets with one cloud platform.

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BKG-4829 Timeslot booked 09:14
INV-7711 Storage fee calculated 09:13
PAY-3380 Payment received 09:12
DRV-7740 Driver arrived 09:10
COL-2290 Cargo released 09:09
AUD-1187 Action logged 09:08
BKG-4830 Timeslot booked 09:06
INV-7712 Invoice issued 09:05
BKG-4829 Timeslot booked 09:14
INV-7711 Storage fee calculated 09:13
PAY-3380 Payment received 09:12
DRV-7740 Driver arrived 09:10
COL-2290 Cargo released 09:09
AUD-1187 Action logged 09:08
BKG-4830 Timeslot booked 09:06
INV-7712 Invoice issued 09:05
24/7
Self-service
Auto
Fee capture
Logged
Audit trail

Trusted by logistics operators

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CargoWise Integrated WMS & TMS Ready Secure Online Payments Automated Audit Trails Multi-Site Support REST API Access
The cost of manual bookings

Manual processes are
quietly expensive.

Phone calls, emails and spreadsheets may have worked once. As freight volumes climb, they create bottlenecks that compound across the whole operation.

Truck delays & long waitsYard congestion at peakManual scheduling adminNo visibility of arrivalsStorage & payment disputesIdle labour & equipment
01

Reduced throughput

Delays and congestion slow the movement of goods, capping how much freight you can process each day.

02

Higher labour costs

Manual coordination and extended waiting times eat staff hours and push up operating costs.

03

Customer frustration

Unreliable booking and collection leads to missed expectations and lost confidence.

04

Idle resources

Poor planning leaves labour, equipment and space unused or inefficiently allocated.

05

Stalled growth

When operations are slowed by friction, you have less capacity to take on new volume.

The platform

One platform, every step.

FreightReserve replaces manual processes with automation, from the moment cargo becomes available through to release and audit.

01

Timeslot booking

Customers self-select available slots through an online portal.

  • Capacity controls
  • Booking confirmations
  • No-show tracking
02

Automated fee collection

Storage and booking charges calculated in real time, automatically.

  • Real-time calculations
  • Configurable rates
  • No invoicing errors
03

Online payments

Customers pay securely online before arrival, with no counter delays.

  • Secure checkout
  • Paid before pickup
  • No cash handling
04

Collection management

Verified, efficient cargo release once charges are settled.

  • Verified release
  • Docs ready
  • Fast turnaround
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Real-time visibility

See arrivals, capacity and collections across your facility.

  • Upcoming arrivals
  • Live capacity
  • Multi-site view
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Reporting & audit trails

Every action logged automatically for compliance and disputes.

  • Immutable log
  • Exportable reports
  • Dispute-ready
Self-service

Collections without the queue

Drivers and customers complete collections at the counter or kiosk in seconds. Looked up three ways, no paperwork.

Collection Code
Booking Number
Vehicle Registration
How it works

Cargo to collection,
fully automated.

A streamlined end-to-end flow that strips out admin and congestion at every step.

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  1. 01

    Cargo becomes available

    Freight is entered and marked ready for collection, triggering the booking workflow.

  2. 02

    Customer books online

    A timeslot is self-selected through the portal, with no phone calls or email chains.

  3. 03

    Charges calculated

    Storage fees and booking charges are computed automatically in real time.

  4. 04

    Payment completed

    Customers pay securely online before arrival, removing counter delays.

  5. 05

    Driver arrives on slot

    Arrivals land in their confirmed window, easing yard congestion.

  6. 06

    Cargo released

    Fast, verified release with charges settled and documentation ready.

  7. 07

    Audit trail recorded

    Every action is logged automatically for compliance and reporting.

Integrations

Integrated systems.
Complete visibility.

FreightReserve works alongside your existing systems, eliminating duplicate data entry and keeping every system in sync.

CargoWise

Keep freight, booking and operational data aligned with CargoWise.

Warehouse Management

Sync activity, stock movements and collection details in real time.

Transport Management

Smoother dispatch, planning and freight movement coordination.

Customer Portals

Easier access to booking, tracking and collection information.

REST API

Flexible, secure and scalable connections to any system.

Integrates with CargoWiseWMSTMSCustomer PortalsREST API
Why FreightReserve

Measurable gains,
less friction.

Warehouses choose FreightReserve because it delivers real operational improvement, with a better experience for customers and transport providers alike.

Increased throughput
Reduced waiting times
Better resource use
Improved forecasting
Lower admin costs
Greater visibility
Scalable growth

Built for every kind of facility

Sectors served
Import Warehouses
Export Warehouses
Air Freight
Sea Freight
Distribution Centres
3PL Providers
Container Freight Stations
FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know about booking and collection on FreightReserve. Still curious? Talk to us.

What is FreightReserve?
A cloud-based warehouse booking and collection platform built for logistics. It centralises timeslot bookings, automates storage fee collection and gives your team complete visibility, replacing manual phone, email and spreadsheet workflows.
How do customers book a timeslot?
Customers self-select an available slot through the online portal once cargo is marked ready. Capacity controls and booking rules keep arrivals balanced across the day, with no manual coordination required.
How are storage fees handled?
Storage and booking charges are calculated automatically in real time from your configured rates. Customers pay securely online before arrival, removing counter delays, cash handling and invoicing disputes.
Can drivers collect without visiting the counter?
Yes. Collections can be completed via self-service using a Collection Code, Booking Number or Vehicle Registration, which cuts queues and frees up your warehouse team.
What systems does it integrate with?
FreightReserve connects with CargoWise, warehouse and transport management systems, customer portals, and any other system via a secure REST API, eliminating duplicate data entry.
Does it support multiple sites?
Yes. FreightReserve provides multi-site booking management and a real-time view of arrivals, capacity and collections across every facility you operate.
How do we get started?
Book a demo and we will walk you through the booking and collection workflow tailored to your operation. We respond within one business day.
Get started

Let's simplify
your bookings.

Tell us about your operation and we'll walk you through the booking and collection workflow, tailored to your facility.

  • Replace manual booking workflows
  • Automate storage fee collection
  • Cut queues with self-service collections
  • Gain real-time operational visibility
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