How to Manually Book Terminal Appointments from the Dispatch Board

Manual Appointment Booking & Templates Overview

This feature enables dispatchers to book terminal appointments directly within PortPro, removing the need to access individual terminal websites.

Manual Appointment Booking

Steps to Manually Book an Appointment:

1. Navigate to the Dispatch Board.

2. Click on a load’s Pick Up Apt or Return Apt cell.

3. A calendar and time selection screen will appear, displaying available time slots based on terminal availability.

Using Auto Appointment Templates

For recurring appointment preferences, templates can streamline the process:

1. Select Auto Appointment to open the template screen.

2. Choose from an existing template or click + Add to create a new one.

3. Templates can be searched by name for quick access.

Benefits of Using Templates

• Standardizes appointment scheduling practices.

• Reduces repetitive manual entry for commonly used terminals and time windows.

• Improves consistency across dispatching teams.

Learn More

For detailed guidance on configuring and automating templates, refer to the Settings - Tracking & Appointments Appointments Knowledge Base article.