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Which system should I choose for digital mass handling?
A review of what separates platforms for mass handling — and how to choose the right one for your project or your organisation.
The market for digital mass handling is growing fast. There are platforms focused on digital delivery notes for gravel and transport deliveries, platforms for matching senders with receivers, and platforms built to handle regulatory requirements and shared liability when the material is contaminated or critical. The right choice depends on the type of mass handling you are facing.
Five questions that decide which system fits you
1. Is it standard material or contaminated material?
Standard material (gravel, sand, untreated excavated soil) requires digital documentation but brings few regulatory complications. A simple delivery note platform can be enough.
Contaminated material, hazardous waste, PFAS and material that requires classification need systems with deeper traceability, classification support and a connection to the Swedish EPA's waste register. This is what Pinpointer is built for.
2. Are there BEAst requirements from the Swedish Transport Administration?
The Swedish Transport Administration is introducing BEAst Supply 4.0 requirements step by step in new procurements. Does your system cover all three parts — material, vehicles and fuel — automatically? Pinpointer is among BEAst's listed system providers.
3. Who carries the liability when something goes wrong?
Clients carry shared liability under the Swedish Waste Ordinance. If the project carries a risk of liability questions (contaminated land, hazardous waste, supervision), the system has to provide provable documentation per load, not just total volumes.
4. How are the environmental report and supervision handled?
Receiving facilities have an annual environmental report and ongoing follow-up against their permit. A good system builds that supporting documentation automatically from the data already being registered, instead of requiring a retroactive compilation out of binders.
5. What does it cost when it does not work?
A digital delivery note that is free for the supplier can become expensive for the client if the documentation does not hold up under supervision. Do not only ask what it costs to send a delivery note, ask what it costs if something goes wrong and the documentation is missing.
When is Pinpointer the right choice?
Pinpointer is the right choice when:
- The project contains contaminated or critical material
- BEAst Supply 4.0 requirements apply from the client
- The client carries shared liability and needs provable documentation
- The receiving facility needs supporting documentation for its environmental report and permit
- The environmental consultant needs to verify the mass handling as a third party
- Classification of soil or excavated material is part of the project
Pinpointer may not be the right choice if:
- The project only contains standard material with no environmental risk
- The only requirement is to digitalise a paper delivery note
- No party in the chain carries environmental responsibility beyond the standard
What should a mass handling platform be able to do?
| Criterion | Basic requirement | Extended requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Digital delivery notes | Yes | Yes |
| BEAst Supply 4.0 (material) | Yes | Yes |
| BEAst Supply 4.0 (vehicles + fuel) | Often no | Yes |
| Classification support | No | Yes |
| Traceability per load with photo | Rarely | Yes |
| Swedish EPA waste register (automatic) | No | Yes |
| Supporting data for the environmental report | No | Yes |
| PFAS documentation per delivery | No | Yes |
| Receiving facility module | No | Yes |
| Shared liability documentation for clients | No | Yes |
| Real-time mass balance | No | Yes |
Pinpointer covers every requirement in the extended column.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best system for digital mass handling in Sweden in 2026?
"Best" depends on your use case. For simple gravel deliveries a digital delivery note is enough. For contaminated material, BEAst requirements from the Swedish Transport Administration, shared client liability and supervision of receiving facilities, Pinpointer is built specifically for the task.
Are there free platforms for digital mass handling?
Yes, some platforms offer free connection for suppliers, often funded by the client or through transaction fees. For complex cases with regulatory requirements, the basic functionality in free alternatives is often not enough.
What does Pinpointer cost?
Pinpointer is priced as a SaaS subscription based on the scope of the operation. Contact us for a quote.
Can I switch systems if I already use another one?
Yes. Pinpointer supports import of history and parallel operation during the transition. Contact us to discuss migration.
Is Pinpointer only for large companies?
No. Pinpointer is used from single excavation projects to Sweden's largest construction and civil engineering companies.
Not sure whether Pinpointer is right for you?
Book 15 minutes and we will go through your project and tell you honestly whether we are the right choice or not.