For Depot Operators

Run Your Depot Smarter. From Gate-In to Gate-Out.

Manage the complete container journey with automated reporting, GST-compliant invoicing, EDI compliance, and multi-depot operations — all from one platform.

Container yard operations overview
Container Journey

The Complete 8-Stage Pipeline

Every container follows a structured journey through your depot. DepotLite tracks every step with full auditability and real-time status updates.

1
Gate In
2
Survey In
3
Estimation
4
Approval
5
Repair
6
Available
7
Survey Out
8
Gate Out

Gate In

Container arrives, documentation verified, initial inspection recorded

Survey In

Detailed damage survey with photo documentation and condition grading

Estimation

Line-item repair estimation with CEDEX codes, parts, and labor costs

Approval

Liner reviews and approves, rejects, or partially approves repair scope

Repair

Approved repairs executed, progress tracked, materials consumed

Available

Container marked available for release after repair completion

Survey Out

Final inspection confirms repairs, certifies container condition

Gate Out

Container released with all documentation, EDI transmitted

Multi-Depot

One Platform, Every Depot

Manage multiple depot locations from a single platform. Each depot maintains its own data, configurations, rates, and team while you get a consolidated view across all operations. Compare performance, standardize processes, and scale without adding complexity.

  • Separate depot profiles with individual settings and branding
  • Unified dashboard with cross-depot analytics and comparisons
  • Per-depot rate agreements and liner configurations
  • Centralized user management with depot-level access control
  • Cross-depot container transfers and history tracking
  • Consolidated reporting across all depot locations
Multi
Depot Locations
Shared
Team Access
Unified
Analytics
Custom
Per-Depot Config

Rate Structure

General Tariffs

Handling charges, storage rates, survey fees, lift-on/lift-off, and other standard depot charges per liner agreement.

MNR Tariffs

Maintenance & Repair tariffs with CEDEX component codes, repair method codes, material costs, and labor hour rates.

Per-Liner Rates

Each shipping line can have its own rate agreement. Rates auto-apply during estimation for accurate costing.

Rates & Agreements

Flexible Rate & Tariff Management

Maintain separate rate agreements for each shipping line with support for both general depot tariffs and MNR (Maintenance & Repair) tariffs. Rates automatically apply during estimation, ensuring accurate costing and minimizing disputes.

  • General tariffs: handling, storage, survey, LOLO charges
  • MNR tariffs: component-level repair rates with CEDEX codes
  • Per-liner rate agreements with effective date ranges
  • Automatic rate application during estimation creation
  • Rate comparison and variance analysis tools
  • Bulk rate import and export via Excel
Reporting

6 Automated Report Types

Comprehensive reporting with automated scheduling. Generate reports on demand or set up automated delivery — daily, weekly, or monthly.

DMR Report

Damage, Maintenance & Repair reports with full cost breakdowns, part details, and liner-wise summaries for every container processed.

Stock Report

Real-time inventory of all containers at your depot. Filter by status, liner, container type, size, and condition grade.

LOLO Report

Lift-On / Lift-Off tracking reports for handling operations. Container movements, equipment usage, and handling charge calculations.

Status Summary

Comprehensive status summary across all journey stages. Know exactly how many containers are at each pipeline stage at any given moment.

Estimation Report

All estimations submitted, pending, approved, and rejected. Track approval rates, average repair costs, and turnaround times.

All-in-One Report

A single consolidated report combining container movements, repair status, financial summaries, and operational KPIs.

Invoicing

GST-Compliant Invoicing with Accounting Integrations

Generate professional invoices with automatic GST calculations including CGST, SGST, and IGST. Sync invoices directly with your accounting software — Zoho Books, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, or Xero — eliminating double entry and keeping your books always up to date.

  • Auto-calculation of handling, repair, storage, and survey charges
  • GST-compliant with proper CGST/SGST/IGST breakdowns
  • Bi-directional sync with Zoho Books, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Xero
  • Configurable invoice templates with depot branding
  • Batch invoicing for multiple containers and liners
  • Credit note and debit note management

Auto-Generation

Invoices created from approved work orders

GST Compliance

CGST/SGST/IGST calculated automatically

Accounting Sync

Zoho Books, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Xero

Audit Ready

Complete invoice trail with version history

// CODECO generated on gate-out

UNB+UNOA:2+DEPOTLITE+MSCGEN+...

UNH+1+CODECO:D:95B:UN'

BGM+34+GATEOUT001+9'

...

// Per-liner config applied

// D95B format for MSC

// D00B format for CMA-CGM

EDI Compliance

Automated CODECO EDI Generation

Never manually create EDI files again. DepotLite generates CODECO EDIFACT messages automatically, configured per shipping line, triggered on gate events.

  • CODECO D95B and D00B EDIFACT standards
  • Per-liner EDI configuration and interchange settings
  • Automatic triggering on gate-in and gate-out
  • Bulk generation for batch operations
  • Built-in validation before transmission
Team Management

9 Specialized Roles

Assign the right permissions to the right people. DepotLite supports 9 distinct roles, each with carefully scoped access to features and data.

1
Owner
2
Admin
3
Surveyor
4
GateKeeper
5
Estimator
6
Repairer
7
Billing Admin
8
Operator
9
Liner
  • Fine-tuned permissions per module and action
  • Role-based dashboard views and navigation
  • Activity logging per user with audit trail
  • Invite and onboard team members instantly
  • Per-depot role assignments for multi-depot setups
  • Custom role creation for specialized workflows

Ready to Run Your Depot Smarter?

See how DepotLite streamlines your entire depot operation — from gate-in to gate-out and everything in between.