The use of ICT technologies within Greek Ports for efficient management of Container Terminal operations
Apostolos Bizakis Managing Director TREDIT S.A.
FREight Transport Information Technology Solutions
FRETIS Components
FRETIS functionalities
RTM – Rail Transport Management Train composition Wagon management
Rail Monitoring
FPC – Fleet Planning & Control
FPC – Proof of Delivery
IFT – Intermodal Freight Terminal Entry/Exit Control Yard Planning
Loading Unloading Control
Resource Management
Port Premises – MIS
e-Documents Handling
Customer
E-Docs
Conversion into XML file
Confirmation of document reception Creation and Submission of document
TCP/IP
Temporary storage in the database
Central Database
Confirmation of document reception
File retrieval for validation Final storage after validation Documents management system
Port MIS
ICM – Intermodal Chain Management Chain creation - management
Overview of transport execution
Alerts configuration & management User management
FRETIS - IFT ICT technologies within Greek Ports for efficient management of Container Terminal operations
The Integrated System The Modularity of the System
Customer Customer Service Service
Document Document Submission Submission Yard Yard Inventory Inventory System System
Entry/Exit Entry/Exit Control Control System System
Resource Resource Management Management System System
Central Central Information Information Management Management System System
Administrative Administrative Support Support System System
Geographical Geographical Information Information System System
Loading/ Loading/ Unloading Unloading Yard Yard Planning Planning System System
Invoicing Invoicing System System
Container Terminal Panorama Entry/Exit Control Yard Planning
Loading Unloading Control
Resource Management
Customer
Port Premises – MIS
e-Documents Handling
Document Submission (I) E-Document submission and control mechanism XML implementation of standard EDIFACT messages for container terminal Different application scenarios based on client infrastructure: Connector/client to receive ERP output Web access for small client with limited infrastructure Capability for integration with client software
Document Submission Multi-functional interface Validation of messages
Overview/Acceptance of incoming messages Overview of rejected messages Outgoing messages
Customer Service Added
value to port services Interactive web based application providing accurate real-time information to customers Port client can monitor cargo statuses updates through port activities. Customer can receive XML messages for further processing within own system.
Customer Service Secure Web Access
UN EDIFACT Container Handling messages Real time information available also in XML format
Entry / Exit Control (I) Advanced security on inbound/outbound flows of containers, vehicles and drivers. Integration capabilities to gate control mechanism: OCR systems for vehicle ID recognition Smart card for driver identification Automatic gate barriers and traffic lights control
Minimize vehicles’ waiting times and gate congestion
Entry / Exit Control (II) Handling
of parking slots within container
terminal. Allocation of slots / Drivers’ guidanceinstructions. Connection to yard management for collection/delivery of container.
Entry / Exit Control Container checking
Documentation crosschecking
Vehicle checking
Driver checking
Parking allocation
Entry Control Automated Entry
Entry Control Automated Entry •
System checks Permit
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If OK a ticket states the interchange position
Loading / Unloading Control Tracking
of loading/unloading activities of
ships. Use with handheld terminals. Monitor productivity real-time or through statistical reports. Provide clients with progress reports and estimations on process completion time.
Loading / Unloading Control Supervision of quay activities with the use of wireless terminals
Statistical data and progress monitoring
Yard Planning GIS interface to maximize effectiveness. Define stacking options based on certain criteria: Stacking height, container size Import, export area Container with dangerous content (based on standards) Stacking based on container owner, etc.
Possibility to generate ad-hoc movements for container re-positioning creating available space on yard.
Yard Planning Full graphical support
Multiple grouping capabilities Multiple editing capabilities
Yard Inventory Control Provides
the ability to “walk the yard” ensuring high accuracy on yard status. Create surveying scenarios. Batch downloading/uploading to/from handheld terminals. Connectivity to GIS interface.
Yard Inventory Control Straightforward handheld interface Batch downloading
Comprehensive surveying scenarios
Batch uploading
Geographical Information System Geographical projection of yard conditions Live isolated monitoring of specific areas Operation history
Resource Management Provides
automation in handling container movement orders. Organizes orders, assigns to available resources (straddle carriers), monitors execution. Possibility to handle different kind of resources (carriers, forklifts etc.) Minimizes carriers’ idle time – Reduction in operating costs.
Resource Management
Graphical presentation of available / occupied equipment
Re-routing management interface
List of equipment with real time status
Administrative Support System
Handle all crucial administrative operations Issuing transfer/cargo permits Storing of customs’ documents Maintain logistics records Reduces volume of paper work.
Administrative Support System
Customs documentation control
Electronic logistics warehouse registry
Electronic permission issuing
Invoicing System Implements complex pricing policies Ship and quay services Stuffing/stripping Shifting etc.
Timely calculation of clients’ financial obligations. Integration ability with terminal’s Accounting system.
Invoicing System Automatic calculation of customer obligations Variety of options
Multiple invoicing cases
Benefits for ports Better management of available resources Increased productivity of port Effective management of yard area and available slots Increased security through control for gate entry/exit Control over financial issues
Current/Future Enhancements Ship loading plan (Bay Plan) vs. yard plan Berth management Extension on management of handling activities (e.g.: Empty Containers special handling). Integration with Fleet Management systems (position verification, handling equipment maintenance management). Use of RFID to verify identity and/or positioning within yard
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