A New Look and Feel is Coming!
We are excited to announce that our next update will transition the platform to the Common Trimble Layout. This change is part of a larger initiative to align our product group, ensuring a consistent styling and intuitive experience across all the tools you use.
While the core functionality you rely on remains unchanged, we’ve reimagined the "home base" of your workflow to make it more efficient and modern.
Navigation: From Top to Side
Navigation: From Top to Side
The most significant change is the relocation of the main navigation menu. All your relevant modules (Sales Orders, Transport Orders, Fleetmap, etc.) have moved from the top horizontal bar to a persistent left sidebar.
Why the change to a sidebar?
Vertical Space: Modern monitors are widescreen. Moving navigation to the side frees up valuable vertical real estate, allowing you to see more of your data and charts without scrolling.
Scalability: As we add new features, a sidebar allows for a cleaner list that doesn't feel "crowded," unlike a horizontal bar which has limited width.
Easier Scanning: Human eyes tend to scan in an "F" pattern. Having your primary categories on the left makes it faster to jump between tasks.
Key Layout Updates
Key Layout Updates
Here is what you can expect to find in their new homes:
Settings: No longer tucked away in a profile menu, you can now find your Settings permanently docked at the bottom left of the sidebar for quick access which includes all set up possibilities.
Utility Icons: Your Favorites, Alerts, Chat, Support, and "My Account" have received a sleek new styling in the top right corner.
Sidebar Behavior: The sidebar is designed to be intuitive; you’ll notice a more responsive "feel" when navigating between different sections.
Colors & Theming: Don't worry—your familiar theming and core brand colors will stay the same, ensuring you still feel right at home.
Forms: New colors
Redesigned Forms: Clarity at the Forefront
Redesigned Forms: Clarity at the Forefront
We have also refreshed the styling of our operational forms, such as the Transport Order screen. While all fields and data remain in their familiar positions, the visual "noise" has been significantly reduced to help you focus on the task at hand.
What has changed in the forms?
Lighter Headers: We’ve replaced heavy, dark section headers (like those for "Stops" or "Material orders") with a clean, light-themed design.
Refined Typography: Text and labels are now sharper and more legible, following the global Trimble design standards.
Modernized Inputs: Dropdowns and text fields have a subtle, updated look that aligns with the new sidebar and header styles.
Why this is better: By moving away from high-contrast dark bars, the interface feels more open and less "cramped". This reduces eye fatigue during long sessions of data entry and makes it easier to scan complex forms for specific information quickly.
Location-Based Rate Regions for Ocean Rates
To better support ocean transport flows , Rate Regions in Cost Management can now be defined using locations in addition to postcodes.
Previously, Rate Regions were limited to postcodes, which made it difficult to model ocean rates where pricing is typically defined by ports or port groups. Ports often span multiple postcodes or do not have a clearly identifiable postcode at all.
With this enhancement, shippers can define Rate Regions using one or multiple locations from their Master Data, enabling more flexible and scalable ocean rate maintenance.
Beyond ocean logistics, this solution is fully compatible with all other modes of transports.
How to Use
How to Use
Go to Cost Management and open or create a Rate Region
Choose how to define the Rate Region:
Postcodes, or
Locations from your Master Data
When selecting Locations:
Select one or multiple locations
The postcode option is automatically disabled
Save the Rate Region and use it when defining e.g. ocean-related Rates and Surcharges as "Lane type".
New Carbon Emission Dashboard
The new Carbon Emission Dashboard provides a comprehensive look at your environmental impact by analyzing Transport Order (TO) data across key performance indicators.
How To use
How To use
📊 Key Performance Metrics
Transport Orders: Total count of processed orders.
Total Distance: The cumulative calculated distance (km) across all Transport Orders.
Total Weight: The sum of gross weight (tonnes) for all shipments.
Emission Intensity: Measured in gCO₂e/tonne-km. This metric tracks efficiency using the following formula:
📈 Visual Analytics
To help you identify trends and hotspots, the dashboard includes the following visualizations:
Visualization | Description |
Emissions by Transport Mode | A distribution chart (Circle) showing CO₂ impact by final transport method (e.g., Road, Sea, Air). |
Emissions by Service Level | A breakdown (Circle) of emissions based on the urgency/type of service assigned to the TO. |
Emissions by Load Type | A distribution chart (Circle) categorized by the specific loading equipment or shipment type. |
Emissions by Carrier | A ranking (Bar Chart) of carriers from highest to lowest total carbon output. |
Emissions Timeline | A month-over-month evolution of CO₂ emissions, segmented by Transport Mode. |
Load Type Available on Material Order Level
The Load Type field is now available on the Material Order level. It can be configured in the Material Order Form settings and allows to define load information earlier in the process.
If all Material Orders within a Transport Order share the same Load Type, it is automatically populated to the Transport Order and made visible to carriers. If Load Types differ, the Transport Order Load Type must be selected manually or derived based on Transport Order rules
How To Use
How To Use
Load Type can be set on each Material Order
The field can be enabled via Material Order Form settings
If all Material Orders have the same Load Type:
It is automatically applied to the Transport Order
If Material Orders have different Load Types:
Load Type must be selected manually or determined by TO rules
Optional a default for the Load Type can bet set in Material Order Form settings.
Multi-Booking Visibility in Grid
You can now view critical TSM booking data for up to two bookings simultaneously within the Control Tower grid. This update eliminates the need to jump between systems to view the status of the booking or when the specific time window occurs.
Key Features
Key Features
Double Visibility: View details for up to two most bookings per transport.
Real-Time Status: Instantly see the TSM Status for both the primary and secondary bookings.
Precise Timeframes: New columns display the "Booking From" (Start) and "Booking Until" (End) times for both slots.
Seamless Integration: If you use external integrations, we’ve exposed these updates through our external event triggers (TSM Booking added, Updated, and Removed).
How To Use
How To Use
Navigate to the Grid: Open your Grid within the Control Tower platform.
Configure Your View: Click on the Column Chooser
Add TSM Columns: Search for and enable the following new columns
TSM StatusBooking From/Booking toBooking From (Second)/Booking to (Second)
Save Layout: Save your grid view to ensure these columns are always visible when you log in.
External Events: For technical teams, ensure your listeners are configured for the Added, Deleted, and Updated events to sync this data with your own internal systems automatically.
Improvements
"Auto-Activation" check box for Spot transports removed - Transport Order will be Auto-activated when Spot Bid has been assigned to carrier
Visualization of failed currency conversion in grid - In case of Transport Order has another currency as the added costs which helps users to identify the gap
When using the Visibility product, TOPS now displays both the TOPS map and the Visibility map, so driver app–based tracking continues to be shown.
Rate Explorer Search criteria Postcodes - While using the Rate Explorer search for Postcodes the Country is required too, the user will be noticed now.
Linked Data of cancelled Transport Orders are provided to Sales Order Grid - After cancellation before Activation of a Transport Order we will show further the details of the Transport Order Costs, Transport Order Code, Transport Order Carrier
AOR Transport mode code added for Transport Orders
Further improvements in Analytics
Carrier confirmation E-mail: We’ve added an Assets column (
Code + Name) to the end of the Material table; blank values are hidden to keep the layout clean.