After the East West Gate terminal in Hungary and the port of Koper in Slovenia, Camco Technologies signed with Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), to enable the automation of its terminals in the UK. Werner Peeters, Business Developer Camco Technologies shares his insights on how automated container, trailer and train wagon registration can accelerate the road to digital transformation.
Why is there a need to develop automation solutions for the inspection, identification and inventory of rail containers?
Intermodal terminal management systems, also referred to as Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) need accurate and instant available data of incoming and outgoing trucks, containers, semi-trailers, trains and container moves during yard operations.
With hundreds of containers dropped off and picked up in the yard and transferred to trains, it becomes key to keep track of every move. Speed and accuracy of registered information are essential for process optimisation and ultimately customer satisfaction.