OAKLAND, Calif.--()--Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation and the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, today announced Sociedad Portuaria de Cartagena in Cartagena, Columbia will implement a Real Time Locating System (RTLS) to provide real time asset visibility, increased domain awareness and improved operational efficiency. The Navis Star Technology Alliance brings together Navis’ Terminal Operating Solutions (TOS) with best-of-breed technology vendors to offer integrated telematics solutions for terminal operating customers. The terminal process automation solution, scheduled to go live in 2012, integrates the Navis SPARCS TOS with Zebra Technologies’ WhereNet solution, to track the location of street trucks, utility tractor rigs (UTR) and general assets in real-time providing location information to the SPARCS TOS.
“We are confident that together with our partners, we can provide the turn-key solutions to allow SPRC to realize their expected benefits”
The Navis terminal automation solution utilizes Navis Star Technology Alliance partner Zebra Technologies’ WhereNet tags and locating infrastructure to ensure the SPARCS TOS has accurate location information to make optimal decisions for job selection and dispatch. As the first terminal in South America to deploy RTLS technology to track truck movement, SPRC will be able to track street trucks and identify queue order in the Rubber Tire Gantry (RTG) stack. The increased visibility into street truck location will allow SPRC to optimize RTG job assignment and correctly prioritize competing gate and vessel jobs for peak efficiency and cost savings.
“As we look to double our container traffic in the next five years, it is imperative for us to increase operational efficiency and productivity to manage that anticipated growth,” said Eduardo Bustamante, IT Director at SPRC. “We are confident that the system provided by Navis and its partners will allow us to do so.”
SPRC utilizes Navis PrimeRoute to automatically dispatch tractors to the optimal point of work in the yard, increasing utilization and lowering the number of vehicles required to move cargo. To increase efficiency, the Navis Automated Job Stepping Solution will be deployed to automate the events that marine terminal operators are required to key-in, removing the dependency on manual data entry and eliminating erroneous entries. This greatly improves the effectiveness and accuracy of Navis PrimeRoute. This Navis software works with Zebra’s hardware to ultimately improve vessel productivity. Once the RTLS infrastructure is in place, SPRC also plans to track additional assets, such as people, personal vehicles and baggage carts.
“We are confident that together with our partners, we can provide the turn-key solutions to allow SPRC to realize their expected benefits,” said Bill Walsh, president and CEO of Navis, LLC. “As the first terminal operator in South America to use RTLS technology, SPRC is bringing innovative thinking to the region as they look to optimize their operations.”
About Navis, LLC
Navis, a part of Cargotec Corporation, is the global technology standard for managing the movement of cargo through terminals, standing the test of time. Navis combines industry best practices with innovative software and world-class services to enable our customers to maximize performance and reduce risk. Whether tracking cargo through a port, automating equipment or process operations, or managing multiple terminals through an integrated, centralized solution, Navis provides a holistic approach to operational optimization, providing customers with improved visibility, velocity and measurable business results. www.navis.com
About Cargotec Corporation
Cargotec improves the efficiency of cargo flows on land and at sea – wherever cargo is on the move. Cargotec's daughter brands, Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor are recognized leaders in cargo and load handling solutions around the world. Cargotec's global network is positioned close to customers and offers extensive services that ensure the continuous, reliable and sustainable performance of equipment. Cargotec's sales totaled EUR 2.6 billion in 2010 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com
About Zebra Technologies
A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides enabling technologies that allow customers to take smarter actions. Our extensive portfolio of bar code, receipt, card, kiosk and RFID printers and supplies, as well as real-time location solutions give a digital voice to assets, people and transactions that provides greater visibility into mission-critical information. For more information about Zebra’s solutions, visit http://www.zebra.com.
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