Cargo or Container Port Operators are responsible for the smooth transition of cargo handling and storage so that it reaches its destination on time. They must balance the competing needs for efficiency, security, and safety in all aspects of operations.
Communication systems for cargo and container ports typically include a combination of sensors within CCTV cameras, connectivity for a terminal operating system as well vehicles (quay cranes, ground vehicles such as straddle carriers, reachstackers, and terminal tractors as well as aerial vehicles such as drones), gate access control, and roro operations. There is a need to connect systems that automate inventory, ensure ISPS code compliance, as well as the operations personnel who oversee, operate, and secure these complex efforts.
We know that if these systems are unable to communicate with each other, operations are less efficient and security and safety are put at risk. All of these systems must work without fail, and preferably in an integrated way.
The challenge for port operations managers is having high quality, uninterrupted connectivity for fixed cameras and mobile users AND ensuring that mobile vehicles and operators, quay cranes, and drones are never out of coverage. An additional challenge is to connect all vehicles and personnel; incompatible equipment can often hinder the ability of vehicles, equipment and teams to connect with each other and relay vital information, including inventory tracking. Additionally, there is a need to protect port data. Finally, there’s a challenge of optimizing costs as both traditional and innovative communication solutions can be expensive.
What if port operators could have the coverage when they need it, where they need it? What if they could have a 100% uptime guarantee, and ensure that fixed and mobile units can connect to each other when they need to? What if they could be sure they have a military-grade secure and private network when and where they need it….and still pay less?
Thanks to Luceor’s WiMESH and HyMESH patented technologies.
Learn how Luceor’s communication technology helped port operations managers do smoother transition of cargo handling and storage, with Luceor’s help:
The key to getting a more reliable and integrated communications system for port operations is to decentralize your network. With Luceor WiMESH and HyMESH technology, each individual unit (camera, ground or aerial vehicle, quay crane, gate access, security agent, inventory tracker….) is part of the same network, and is automatically empowered/enabled to become a point of connection for every other unit. When units are on the move, they’ll always have multiple potential connection points, while automatically expanding the available network bandwidth and coverage to ensure port wide access.
With better bandwidth that results, it not only becomes possible for operators to connect to and control remote equipment and for straddle carriers to real-time connect to the TOS without interruption, but also for mobile and fixed units to connect with each other and share video feeds to improve real time decision making, including the movement of inventory. Port security agents can better assess security situations. Finally, Wi-Fi asset tags can be enabled for faster tracking of containers and equipment.
Our next generation HyMESH technology provides access to a secondary or tertiary network (private and mobile 4G or 5G network) to ensure that connectivity is simply never lost, guaranteed. All this, in turn, ensures that port operations personnel can do their job with the best available information, without fail.
Both our WiMESH and Hybrid Mesh (HyMESH) technology ensure the highest quality connectivity through a unique network for port operations managers, operators, and security personnel. But just as importantly, they minimize the cost because the equipment doesn’t require a large upfront investment in infrastructure, unlike wifi. It can, however, integrate with the existing infrastructure you may already have in place.
Our next generation HyMESH technology optimizes costs by intelligently accessing top technology such as 5G, but only where needed (as a backup or where additional throughput is required).
Luceor’s networks are chosen by the most demanding port operators in the world, handling volume of more than 3 million TEU. From GMP (Générale de Manutention Portuaire) located in Le Havre, on the north-western coast of France, to NTB (North Sea Terminal) located in Bremerhaven, on the north coast of Germany, we provide uninterrupted connectivity, adapted to your needs. Let us show you how!
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