System expedites truck processing at port

Sept. 28, 2004
Tideworks Technology Inc and Camco Technologies have successfully implemented optical character recognition (OCR) technologies at Pier A in Long Beach CA.

Tideworks Technology Inc and Camco Technologies have successfully implemented optical character recognition (OCR) technologies at Pier A in Long Beach CA. This announcement was made in conjunction with the 93rd annual convention of the American Association of Port Authorities in Long Beach.

OCR technologies offer enhanced efficiency and greater productivity for the terminal operator at the gates. Cameras housed within an OCR portal capture digital images of container, chassis, and tractor license. Captured information automatically populates gate transaction forms within the Mainsail Terminal Management System, thus streamlining data entry while simultaneously increasing data accuracy and reliability.

The OCR system developed by the Tideworks-Camco partnership can process more than 500 trucks per hour, per portal. Its accuracy is in excess of 98% and 95% for container number and chassis number, respectively. Implementation of the Tideworks-Camco OCR system was achieved with minimal interruption to terminal operations.

About the Author

from staff and wire reports

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

What challenges are top of mind for fleet professionals in 2025? Get exclusive insights from the 2025 Fleet Trends Survey and discover where the industry is headed next.
The most successful fleets accomplish more than delivering freight. To accomplish this, fleets need a fuel that’s reliable, more economical and more sustainable. That fuel is ...
Are your KPIs driving real fleet improvement? Learn how to set smarter, data-driven benchmarks, track success like top-performing fleets, and apply proven strategies to optimize...
Learn how eets can enhance truck utilization and minimize safety incidents using business intelligence and AI. Delve into innovative practices, technology integration and real...