Tideworks Technology Inc. (Tideworks) has announced that BNSF Railway (BNSF) is now live with Tideworks Intermodal Pro intermodal TOS and Traffic Control equipment dispatch system at BNSF’s Memphis facility.
Tideworks is a full-service provider of comprehensive terminal operating system (TOS) solutions and BNSF is the largest freight railroad in the US and one of the North American Class I railroads.
Intermodal Pro and Traffic Control will reportedly give BNSF centralised visibility of its terminal operations to optimise real-time planning, improve terminal and equipment productivity and boost performance.
The railway selected Tideworks’ solutions to provide a platform to enhance business processes and modernise and integrate with the new technologies in place.
The go-live at Memphis is the second deployment of Tideworks’ intermodal TOS with BNSF and reinforces the partnership between the two companies. BNSF previously implemented Tideworks’ intermodal TOS at its Logistics Park Chicago (LPC) facility in February 2022.
As part of the Intermodal Pro and Traffic Control deployments, Tideworks supported BNSF’s yard configuration model that needed to quickly adapt to ever-evolving volume surges.
Additionally, these project deployments have backed BNSF’s efforts to boost system stability, optimise workflows, allow for semi-automated wide-span crane operations, and reduce emissions through increased use of zero-emissions electric cranes.
“BNSF Railway plays a crucial role in North America’s supply chain, and it’s essential for us to stay ahead of evolving demands by choosing technology providers and partners that elevate our rail operations,” said Scott Hernandez, Assistant Vice President of Intermodal Strategy and Innovation at BNSF Railway.
“Our ongoing collaboration with Tideworks establishes a solid foundation for optimising our intermodal operations at our wide-span facilities, enabling increased efficiency, an improved experience for our trucking partners and continuing to provide industry-leading service for our customers.”
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“We’re proud to provide BNSF with intermodal terminal operating solutions that will strengthen its position as a leading railroad,” said Thomas Rucker, president of Tideworks Technology.
“The implementation at LPC and now Memphis furthers BNSF’s modernisation objectives and reinforces Tideworks as a trusted provider to Class I railroads. We look forward to continuing to support BNSF and its customers.”
For the deployments in Memphis and Chicago, Tideworks provided all associated implementation services, including project management, software customisation, configuration and installation, integration services, user training and go-live assistance.
The company will continue to provide BNSF with ongoing maintenance and support services, which include 24/7 technical support and software upgrades.
Earlier this summer, Tideworks announced the successful implementation of its DriverSIM at Manzanillo International Terminal (MIT).
In the same month, Tideworks announced that Santa Marta International Terminal Company (SMITCO) has gone live with its next-generation maritime Terminal Operating System (TOS) solution, Mainsail 10.
