The Port of Oakland in California has rolled out a new freight management system.
Developed by Parsons Corporation the freight intelligent transportation system (FITS) brings together iNET, Parsons’ traffic management software, with the SecūrSpace smart parking system to create a tool for both web and iOS/Android to improve the efficiency, safety and operation of truck and rail access.
Since 2020, Parsons has worked with port and city staff alongside contractors Advent eModal, Mobile Programming, Elite Transportation Group, Kalmar, Wisetech Global, QuayChain, Bear Electric and Iteris, to develop and implement the FITS solution.
“The launch of the freight intelligent transportation system is a bold new step forward for the Port of Oakland,” said Port of Oakland maritime director, Bryan Brandes.
“This gives us real-time visibility on goods movement. Our customers will be able to move cargo through the port more efficiently and securely.”
Now entering the next phase of the project, the Port of Oakland has selected Parsons and its team to provide operations and maintenance of the FITS programme.
The five-year contract expands the tasks of Parsons’ existing role as the FITS system integrator to include round-the-clock operations and maintenance for FITS devices and applications.
Parsons and its partners will also use artificial intelligence with video and data analytics to predict freight wait times and develop predictive models around road blockages at train crossings.
The data collected will also be used to create customised dashboards for border protection and port shipment tracking.
