Brazilian box shop opts for Cargotec's high-tech Kalmar SmartPort gate

FINLAND's cargo handling equipment provider Cargotec will install its Kalmar SmartLanes OCR technology at Brazil's Terminal de Vila Velha (TVV) in Espirito Santo to upgrade gate security and productivity.

The company will provide the SmartLane solution, consisting of an Automated Gate System (AGS) which automatically captures the container numbers, truck licence plates, chassis plates and driver identification of all inbound and outbound transactions. Cargotec is responsible for both the project delivery and the ongoing maintenance and support.

The Brazilian terminal specialises in container handling and general cargo for import and export operations, servicing the nation's key and international ports. In 2011, TVV handled 220,000 TEU and expects to increase this volume in the current. Last year TVV introduced Navis Sparcs N4 as terminal operating system with great success.

As a direct result of the familiarity and experience with Navis, TVV's decision for Cargotec's Kalmar SmartPort is straightforward. "We are convinced the maximum improvement in security, productivity and efficiency can only be realised by a well integrated solution with our terminal operating system. The pre-integration ensures a proven solution, rather than a complex project. This in turn minimises both the project risk and the total costs of ownership," said TVV terminal director Anderson Carvalho.

The combination of these factors allows TVV to leverage existing assets, minimise new project costs, and truly maximise the result of the new automation investments, the company explained.

The solution provided to Terminal de Vila Velha is realised through the Cargotec's SmartPort Alliance, in close cooperation with partner APS. Cargotec's Kalmar SmartPort is a collection of pre-integrated process and equipment automation solutions from Kalmar, Navis and strategic partners, ensuring the best possible fit for any size of terminal, the company said.