The Intermodal TOS Decision Guide

Transform your terminal operations with the right technology partner

Every intermodal terminal faces unique challenges—yet the pain points are universal.

But knowing when to upgrade your TOS—and what to look for in a new solution—isn't always straightforward. Every investment comes with questions:

Will this TOS integrate with our other tools?
How will it impact our KPIs?
What’s the total cost of ownership
How will it scale as we grow?

This guide doesn’t just help you answer those questions—it gives you the framework to ask the right ones.

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What’s Inside

We revised the Intermodal TOS Decision Guide to help you navigate one of the most important decisions your terminal will make in the next 5–10 years.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

Assess and future-proof your operations – Understand your current and future operational needs, from real-time visibility to integration capabilities, to ensure your TOS can scale with your growth.
Prioritize key capabilities – Look for comprehensive yard planning tools, automated gate-to-rail workflows, flexible integrations, and real-time reporting to maximize efficiency and ROI.
Choose a rail-focused solution – Select a TOS designed specifically for intermodal rail, with proven integrations into partner systems, enterprise tools, and emerging technologies like AI and ML.
Partner for long-term success – Work with a provider that offers industry expertise, robust security, scalable hosting options, and professional services to optimize and evolve your TOS over time.

Who This Guide Is For

This resource is essential for terminal leaders, IT managers, and operations teams who:

Aim to lead their terminals into the future by embracing digitization and automation to drive sustainable growth.
Want to transform operations into a competitive advantage with technology that boosts efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Seek a clear roadmap for modernization that aligns day-to-day performance improvements with long-term strategic goals.

If you're expected to do more with less—or feel like your current system is creating more work than it saves—this guide was made for you.

Don’t Just Solve For Today. Build For What’s Next.

The right TOS isn't merely a solution to current challenges—it's the foundation of your terminal's competitive advantage, setting you up for success to handle higher volume, higher complexity, and higher customer expectations.

For over 25 years, Tideworks has partnered with rail and marine terminals worldwide to modernize, optimize, and scale their operations. Our intermodal TOS—Intermodal Pro (IPRO)—is purpose-built to handle the demands of today’s rail terminals, with features built and born from actual rail terminal customers.

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