Schenker trials RFID technology between Hong Kong and Hamburg
Schenker has put ten containers equipped with RFID technology into service at the Port of Hamburg, the first step in a practical test to examine the suitability of new security technology for global freight transport. The new containers will be used in a shuttle service between Hamburg and Hong Kong.“This is pioneering work we are doing for our sea freight customers, especially for groupage shipments,” said Dr. Wolfgang Dräger, Schenker’s vice president of Seafreight.
The container tag will be automatically registered at points where liability changes hands, giving the shipment immediately visibility at important transitional milestones in the transport chain.
The first test phase commences with the partners at the port packing stations. The next step will involve the container terminals as well.
Schenker will also test the ‘e-seal’, an electronic seal that documents any opening and closing of the container, as well as a range of other security devices that will monitor the shipment.
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Written by GPS Tracking Guy on August 26th, 2006 with
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