Gate Design and Management
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Spotting the weak links in the chain
As more and more gate automation systems become an integral part of the terminal’s production, so any problem with one individual process can quickly have an impact on the entire terminal operation, says Anton Bernaerd, business development manager at CAMCO Technologies in Belgium. 27 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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No way to ‘cut and paste’
Every operation is different and there is no way to ‘cut and paste’ from one port to another, says John Lund of Visy. 26 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Mixed messages
Partners, competitors, or a bit of both? The overlap of gate solution, terminal operating and third party systems is causing confusion. Felicity Landon reports 25 Oct 2011 - Port Strategy
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Simplified gate system boosts throughput
At the start of the year, the Port of Charleston took the bold step of outsourcing its gate management functions to better serve its users – and was immediately rewarded with a 10% boost in capacity. 29 Jun 2011 - Port Strategy
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Making an entrance
The switch to automated gates could revolutionise operations at two African ports. Alex Hughes reports 28 Jun 2011 - Port Strategy
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Pushing the right buttons
The flow of information a port needs is simply pushing electrons around, says Michael Schwank. Pushing the right ones in the right direction will make life easier for all concerned. 24 Nov 2010 - Port Strategy
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Beating bottlenecks
Don't spend on reducing gate bottlenecks until you're sure of the return on your investment. Stuart Pearcey reports 22 Nov 2010 - Port Strategy
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The gate keepers
An intelligent gate system is fast becoming a terminal 'must-have', as Alex Hughes explains 21 Jun 2010 - Port Strategy
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Automation can reduce gate opening hours
In a bizarre twist of time, Allen Thomas of APS notes that automation often results in gates staying open for less time, since more work can be done in less time. 20 Jun 2010 - Port Strategy
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Container code recognition boosts efficiency
Ports and terminals are under growing pressure to meet the needs of increased container traffic, hold down costs and meet heightened security needs, says Hi-Tech Solutions. 19 Nov 2009 - Port Strategy
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Automation is the 'end goal'
Automation is the "end goal" of a gate system, says Visy's John Lund. 18 Nov 2009 - Port Strategy
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Take another look
Many ports are taking the opportunity of a "lull" in container volumes to review their gate technologies. Felicity Landon reports 17 Nov 2009 - Port Strategy
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Working in partnership
OCR technology should be combined with human checkers for best effect, as Alex Hughes finds out 19 Jun 2009 - Port Strategy
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Flattening the layers
Adding technology for technology's sake is not the answer to improving gate systems, warns Alex Hughes
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OCR options are increasingly popular
Israel-based Hi Tech Solutions (HTS) says that it is seeing demand for OCR-based automatic gate systems throughout the Americas, Europe and at most ports in Asia. 07 Nov 2008 - Port Strategy
