Supply chain security is no longer a back-office concern—it’s a frontline priority. Rising cargo theft and increasing pressure on warehouse efficiency put entry points under the spotlight. The gate is where vulnerabilities first surface, yet often where visibility is weakest. Modern operations demand a smarter way to secure and manage this critical checkpoint.
SmartGate is an AI-driven gate management solution from Opendock designed to strengthen supply chain security at the gate. Integrated directly into the Opendock dock scheduling platform, SmartGate connects gate activity with dock operations, giving teams clear visibility into when vehicles arrive, depart, and move through the facility entrance.
By combining camera-based event capture, automation, and real-time system data, SmartGate replaces manual gate processes with a digital record of gate activity. It automatically captures arrival and departure events, associates them with scheduled appointments, and stores time-stamped visual evidence in a single system. This reduces manual errors, eliminates blind spots at the gate, and provides auditable records that support compliance, accountability, and dispute resolution.
Every SmartGate feature is designed to eliminate manual gaps and bring clarity to gate operations. This transforms how warehouses track and protect freight in motion.
SmartGate uses AI-driven cameras to automatically capture and record trailers entering or leaving the yard. The system captures key details like trailer numbers, license plates, timestamps, and image-based visual evidence, without manual input or guesswork. This automation improves accuracy and traceability while giving teams a verifiable digital record for every gate event.
SmartGate provides real-time visibility into gate activity as it occurs. The system tracks vehicle arrivals and departures and surfaces alerts for unexpected or irregular gate events, helping teams identify issues quickly. This real-time oversight supports faster response, reduces delays, and minimizes security and operational risk at the gate.
Every gate event captured by SmartGate generates structured data that supports security analysis and compliance reporting. Automated reports help teams understand traffic patterns, identify anomalies, and maintain auditable records aligned with regulatory requirements such as ISR 2305. These insights strengthen accountability and support informed security decisions based on actual gate activity.
SmartGate supports a digital driver check-in experience that replaces paper-based gate entry. Drivers verify appointment details and required information through a contactless process, reducing manual interaction at the gate. By streamlining check-in and connecting gate activity to dock scheduling workflows, SmartGate reduces gate congestion and helps keep yard traffic moving efficiently from arrival through departure.
Securing the dock starts with knowing exactly when vehicles arrive and leave your facility. SmartGate improves dock security by digitally capturing verified gate events and providing real-time visibility into activity at the yard entrance. Each arrival and departure is time-stamped, documented, and associated with operational data, creating an auditable record that strengthens accountability across carriers, drivers, and warehouse security teams.
By automating gate event capture and verification, SmartGate reduces the manual errors that often lead to lost freight, disputes, or gaps in security reporting. Instead of relying on paper logs or verbal check-ins, teams gain a consistent digital record of gate activity that helps issues surface faster, risks get addressed earlier, and operational confidence extends all the way to the dock door.
Manual gate processes can’t keep pace with the speed and complexity of today’s supply chains. Every minute lost to paper logs, radio calls, or manual verification adds cost and risk. With freight volumes rising and regulations tightening, warehouses need a system that can maintain precision and security without slowing operations down.
Automated gate management goes beyond just replacing manual tasks and creates consistency. It ensures every gate event is logged, verified, and processed the same way every time, regardless of who’s on shift or how busy the yard is. That consistency drives better performance metrics, fewer disputes, and stronger compliance across every touchpoint in the yard.
Implementing new yard technology raises fair questions about impact and compatibility. Here’s what logistics teams most often want to know about SmartGate and its role in warehouse security.
SmartGate improves dock security by replacing manual checks with verified, automated data capture at every entry and exit point. It ensures each trailer movement is logged with visual proof and accurate timestamps, creating a clear record that reduces disputes, improves accountability, and surfaces irregular gate activity that may require follow-up.
Yes, SmartGate is built to work alongside the tools warehouses already use. It connects seamlessly with Opendock’s dock scheduling platform and can integrate with broader warehouse management or transportation systems.
Yes, from single-location warehouses to large, multi-site networks, SmartGate scales to fit operations of any size. Smaller facilities benefit from reduced manual work and clearer visibility, while larger ones gain consistency and control across multiple yards. Its flexible setup lets each site tailor rules and processes without losing the unified oversight that keeps operations secure.
Gate security does not need to be a blind spot in your operation. SmartGate gives warehouses the visibility and accuracy needed to document gate activity, reduce manual errors, and strengthen accountability at one of the most critical points in the yard. It is a practical step toward stronger supply chain security and more consistent gate operations.
See how SmartGate works in action. Request a demo to learn how Opendock helps teams capture verified gate events, improve visibility, and bring confidence to dock and gate workflows.