--- title: "New: Digital Empties Management | TradeLink Help Center" description: "Find out more about \"empties management\" and how you as a customer can benefit from exclusive advance access." --- [Skip to content](https://support.tradelink.services/en/faq/digitales-ladungsträgermanagement-tradelink-help-center#main-content) - [English](https://support.tradelink.services/en/faq/digitales-ladungstr%C3%A4germanagement-tradelink-help-center) - [Deutsch](https://support.tradelink.services/de/faq/digitales-ladungsträgermanagement-tradelink-help-center) English Show submenu for translations [![66aa0489740867e24a458ab1\_TradeLink L\_ogo-p-500](https://support.tradelink.services/hs-fs/hubfs/66aa0489740867e24a458ab1_TradeLink%20L_ogo-p-500.png?width=250&height=50&name=66aa0489740867e24a458ab1_TradeLink%20L_ogo-p-500.png)](https://www.tradelink.co/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://support.tradelink.services/en/faq/digitales-ladungstr%C3%A4germanagement-tradelink-help-center) - [Deutsch](https://support.tradelink.services/de/faq/digitales-ladungsträgermanagement-tradelink-help-center) English Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [TradeLink Fragen und Antworten](https://support.tradelink.services/en/faq?hsLang=en) 2. [We use TradeLink at the warehouse (calendar view)](https://support.tradelink.services/en/faq/we-use-tradelink-at-the-warehouse-calendar-view?hsLang=en) 3. [EMPTIES MANAGEMENT](https://support.tradelink.services/en/faq/we-use-tradelink-at-the-warehouse-calendar-view?hsLang=en#empties-management) October 28, 2025 # New: Digital Empties Management | TradeLink Help Center ## Find out more about "empties management" and how you as a customer can benefit from exclusive advance access.   No more time-consuming, manual processes. With TradeLink's digital load carrier management, Excel pallet accounts are a thing of the past. From pallets and pallet cages to individual load carriers. The latest solution helps to optimize stock levels and reliably documents the inventory of all load carriers. Transparently visible for warehouses and their delivery partners.   | #### The challenge Inventory management using load carriers causes a great deal of manual effort. Shared Excel accounts do not provide the necessary transparency either between sales, purchasing and logistics or in cooperation with freight forwarders and delivery partners. As a result, if shrinkage is detected during stocktaking, discussions with delivery partners and immense costs for the purchase of new load carriers are inevitable. | #### The solution With TradeLink's empties management, warehouses and their supply partners always have an overview of the stock of all load carriers. The digital solution - minimizes the costs of unnecessary new purchases - creates transparency about which empties are located where to reduce shrinkage - ensures smooth internal and external collaboration and improved relationships with supply partners | | --- | --- |   #### Empties management at a glance: | DOCUMENT INVENTORY   Inventory management: Provides an overview of the number of load carriers per location at all times.   - Standard load units and individual load carriers are configured in advance - Automates routine manual tasks - Helps to optimize inventory distribution based on factors such as storage capacity, demand and delivery times | [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.eu/i/o/17912533/5272f3cb25bb1687dfe0dd4c/image.png?expires=1760421600&signature=16fd7692b04fc76f2a8fb57a396272dbdb37bdd347313468b6095620f531f738&req=0dJmxFr%2FrzRk2hj99dpg6mRtCRmVMyk6LoRECGxvABAyb1bqb%2BkqvulfTAAH%0A%2F3DjW9I3AVnKdgkRvbS6xydT%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.eu/i/o/17912533/5272f3cb25bb1687dfe0dd4c/image.png?expires=1760421600&signature=16fd7692b04fc76f2a8fb57a396272dbdb37bdd347313468b6095620f531f738&req=0dJmxFr%2FrzRk2hj99dpg6mRtCRmVMyk6LoRECGxvABAyb1bqb%2BkqvulfTAAH%0A%2F3DjW9I3AVnKdgkRvbS6xydT%0A) | | --- | --- | | TRACK TRANSACTIONS   Transaction overview: digitally documents the exchange of load carriers with delivery partners   - Load carriers can be booked in or out directly at the ramp thanks to the mobile-optimized version - Not all pallets are the same. Pallets can therefore be tracked according to quality (A/B/C) - View for warehouse and delivery partners enables more transparent collaboration - Flexibly adapted to everyday logistics. Subsequent creation and editing possible in the event of deviations, e.g. changed quantity | [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.eu/i/o/17912535/4a407c61a3e5c461cd4dda17/image.png?expires=1760421600&signature=feb4228034fb170fc9f7b6a76aeb64f84764f025be4295efedf07c2884b22e16&req=0dJmxFr%2FrzJk2hj99dpg6g%2FGwiUZdwSjgELH4Ho6A2kWvjphti66aiIoTuzY%0A3v%2FZvjUY1%2F%2F3UkG6xPE0nCBF%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.eu/i/o/17912535/4a407c61a3e5c461cd4dda17/image.png?expires=1760421600&signature=feb4228034fb170fc9f7b6a76aeb64f84764f025be4295efedf07c2884b22e16&req=0dJmxFr%2FrzJk2hj99dpg6g%2FGwiUZdwSjgELH4Ho6A2kWvjphti66aiIoTuzY%0A3v%2FZvjUY1%2F%2F3UkG6xPE0nCBF%0A) | | SETTLE BALANCES   Balance per partner: overview with current account balance per delivery partner   - Be able to provide information at any time. Individual overview per partner helps in preparation for negotiations. - Export function | [![](https://downloads.intercomcdn.eu/i/o/17912536/b4b5a380d2587e56cf5d1874/image.png?expires=1760421600&signature=cb16068399c8688c04cfddda55d6176efc28fd3d1db9bc40c1c6f0d396786a4d&req=0dJmxFr%2FrzFk2hj99dpg6tL5SlCJR1XCYRGnkCNhClgpA5oqeJY7eFOhlmXG%0AZJtBbVAU4zdc3gKulpNz%2BgXA%0A)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.eu/i/o/17912536/b4b5a380d2587e56cf5d1874/image.png?expires=1760421600&signature=cb16068399c8688c04cfddda55d6176efc28fd3d1db9bc40c1c6f0d396786a4d&req=0dJmxFr%2FrzFk2hj99dpg6tL5SlCJR1XCYRGnkCNhClgpA5oqeJY7eFOhlmXG%0AZJtBbVAU4zdc3gKulpNz%2BgXA%0A) | #### How it works: Empties management is integrated into TradeLink's notification creation, so no additional tool is required. Delivery partners already have access, resulting in a smooth flow of information and minimal change management.   Step 1: Simple rollout - Enter inventory - Create individual load carriers - Inform delivery partners   Step 2: Booking Delivery partners book as usual via TradeLink and share details of load carriers in advance. Optional: Information can also be entered or changed afterwards.   Step 3: Documentation On arrival: Empties and transaction are documented **directly at the ramp** via desktop or mobile device. | **No more shrinkage** Maintained stock and know which load carriers are where | **Overview at the touch of a button** Balance available for warehouse and delivery partners at any time | | --- | --- | | **Integrated, central platform** Easy-to-use and familiar platform for ramp, office and delivery partners | **Clearly regulated liability issues** Clear rules and transparency as to who is liable in the event of damage or loss |   #### FAQ: #### When will Empties Management be available? Customers benefit from early access and can use the new solution from now on. Everyone else can use the feature from September on. #### How can I find out more about Empties Management? Sign up via Early Access and our team will arrange a meeting with you to provide you with more details. #### How expensive is Empties Management? Empties Management is available as an Add-on. 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