Weigh-In-Motion at the Gate
Category: ITS/Enforcement
January 20, 2016
With SOLAS Chapter VI container weight requirements being implemented this year, ports are focusing on weighing vehicles and cargo.
Intercomp’s Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) systems have been employed to gather vehicle and/or cargo gross weights, and to remedy delays at the gate due to queuing of trucks for weights via static weighbridges. Keeping traffic moving through terminals while collecting accurate weights enables vehicle and port operators to avoid costly delays.
Benefits to the Operators Include:
- Increased Capacity
Process Traffic With WIM, Minimizing Need for Truck Holding Areas - Improved Productivity
Automating Transactions, Decreasing Data Errors & Increasing Traffic Flow - Environmental
Advance Green Initiatives by Minimizing Truck Idling Time
Two different Intercomp systems may be used, with either precision platform scales or WIM strip sensors installed in traffic lanes. Incorporated with technology such as cameras for license plate recognition, and other sensors (RFID, lasers, etc,) these systems can be integrated with gate software for rapid vehicle processing.
As cargo ship size and container traffic are projected to continue to increase, WIM technology at the gate will be an important tool for identifying gross weights of vehicles and cargo, while maintaining high vehicle throughput at gates in port terminals.
View Intercomp’s WIM systems here: https://youtu.be/EI8kIUNwJAU
For more information on Weigh-In-Motion Solutions from Intercomp, CLICK HERE
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