Geofences

Overview

Geofencing allows you to define virtual boundaries on a map so locations, yards, or operational areas can be clearly identified within ICOS TMS.

Geofences are used to visually represent areas of interest and can be created using different shapes depending on your needs.

The map view can be switched between Standard Map and Satellite view to help better visualise yards, terminals and surrounding terrain.

Click any of the following links to skip ahead:

• Accessing Geofencing

• Creating a Geofence

• Map View Options

• Geofence Types

  • Circular

  • Bounding Box

  • Polygon

• Managing existing Geofences

• Activating or Deactivating a Geofence

For faster setup, you can double click-anywhere on the map to place the starting point of a geofence.

Accessing Geofencing

1. Open ICOS TMS

2. Navigate to Location & Rules → Geofences

3. You will see the Geofence Management screen

Creating a Geofence

1. Click Create Geofence

2. Enter a Name and (optional) Description

3. Select the Geofence Type:

   1. Circular

   2. Bounding Box

   3. Polygon

4. Define the Geofence area by either:

   1. Double-clicking on the map to place the starting point, or

   2. Enter the coordinates of the geofence manually

5. Click Create Geofence

Map View Options

The map preview supports two viewing modes:

Map

• Standard street map view

• Best for identifying roads and infrastructure

Satellite

• High-resolution aerial imagery

• Useful for identifying yards, depots, terminals, and physical landmarks

You can switch between these views using the Map / Satellite toggle above the map preview.

Tip: For a quick customer place lookup select the dropdown box to auto-populate coordinates.

Geofence Types

Circular

Use this when you want a simple radius around a location (e.g. depot or yard).

• Requires a centre point and radius

• Best for round operational areas

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Bounding Box

Use this to define a rectangular area.

• Useful for sites with clearly defined boundaries

• Can be adjusted by resizing the box on the map

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Polygon

Use this for irregular or complex areas.

• Created by adding multiple points

• Minimum of three points required

• Ideal for ports, terminals, or custom-shaped zones

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Managing Existing Geofences

From the Geofence Management list you can:

• View all existing geofences

• Search by name

• Filter by type or status

• See whether a geofence is Active or Inactive

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Activating or Deactivating a Geofence

• Active geofences are available for use by the system

• Inactive geofences remain saved but are ignored by the system

To change status:

1. Open the geofence

2. Toggle Active

3. Save changes

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