Train Gate

An OCR and imaging solution for identifying and tracking trains and commercial shipping containers and cargo. The integrated and modular system increases security, efficiency, and accuracy of records at intermodal rail and container terminals. The system streamlines rail operations by automatically verifying trains and cargo as they pass through the gate. With this technology the supply chain becomes better managed leading to a more profitable enterprise.

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Visy Train Gate, Hamburg

Benefits

• Reduces operating costs by minimizing overhead and providing real-time tracking and tracing of vehicles, containers, and cargo.
• Improves management control with automated verification of train inventory.
• Provides ISPS code compliance for ports and terminals.
• Automation increases throughput capacity at gateways.
• Simplifies intermodal terminal automation with easy interfacing into management systems.
• Simplifies claims management.
• Recorded information and images can be retrieved via internet for claims management and other administration.

Features

• Container number recognition (OCR) including verification of the check-digit.
• IMO code recognition.
• Wagon number recognition.
• High-resolution damage inspection imaging with line scan cameras.
• Real-time tracking of rail wagons and container sequence over multiple rail tracks.
• Reports and printouts are compatible with Microsoft Excel.
• Fully automated system.
• Seamless interfacing with existing management systems with XML messaging.
• 24/7 nonstop operation.
• Remote maintenance.
• Automated removal or archiving of data.
• Visy Train Gate solutions are scalable and available in a variety of configurations.

Applications

• Port Authorities and gate facilities.
• Ro-Ro and container terminals.
• Intermodal terminal gates.
• Remote train facilities.
• Border crossings.
• Warehouses and industrial areas.

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