We develop automation solutions for Contargo's terminals in order to support and sustainably improve operational processes. In this way, we simplify day-to-day operational work and create a future-proof IT infrastructure that meets the high demands of modern supply chains.
In a unique pilot project, we're developing remote crane control consoles at one of our sites. The goal is to future-proof the job of operating cranes and to prepare ourselves for partial autonomisation.
In the future, crane operators will need to be able to monitor and control more than one crane at a time, and they'll need to do this safely and using automation.
We're developing our own AI-based OCR gates to enable the efficient handling of truck processes at all sites in the future. The gates can detect the characters in tractor and chassis number plates, container numbers, ISO codes, container information (tare, gross weight etc.), dangerous goods' labels and UN numbers. In the near future, it should also be possible to use the technology for reach stackers and cranes so that load units can be uniquely identified at all times.
We use a GNSS system (global navigation satellite system) to monitor the set-down location of load units. In combination with our own AI-based OCR technology, this enables the gap-free, fail-safe tracking of the positions of load units at our terminals.
All ships are tracked with AIS to allow us to better predict the arrival times of load units.
Digital registration systems and release tables make check-in processes easier and more comfortable for drivers. Digital guidance at terminals: Electronic displays guide drivers through their visit to the terminal using individual messages.
Mail: akern(at)contargo.net