AVANTE provides web-based 24/7 end-to-end tracking services of using its RFID ZONER™-RELAYER™ container security device, carrier-based and yard based fixed site communication links, and association of personnel badges to provide cargo container visibility and security management:
Leasing of a set of SMART-TRAKKER™ consisting of one set of RFID ZONER™-RELAYER™ container security device (two ZONER™-CTID tags and one RELAYER™-CTOR), three personnel ZONER™-SSID badges, and one carrier-based communicator of RELAYER™-CTCR (equipped with GPS, GPRS and SATCOM).
Optional fix site installation of networks of nodal and real-time locating system of RELAYER™-RTLS readers along the supply chain.
Flexible service charges based on scheduled regular reporting and real-time exception reporting.
AVANTE's ZONER™-RELAYER™ system fits the DOT's vision in container and supply chain security solution with our patented technologies and applications with addtional enhancements: REAL-TIME VISIBILITY.
End-To-End Supply Chain Visibility and supply chain security is a Benefit of the AVANTE Container Security System and Services
Following is a vision of the Department of Transportation on how best to handle inter-modal container and freight transporation:
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DOT’S Vision on Intelligent Freight Technologies (@2007) |
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Asset Tracking |
§ Tractor and Truck Tracking § Chassis and Trailer Tracking § Container Tracking § Shipment/Cargo Tracking § Route Adherence Monitoring |
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On-Board Status Monitoring |
§ Vehicle Operating Parameters § Cargo and Freight Condition § Intrusion and Tamper Detection § Remote Locking and Unlocking § Automated Hazmat Placarding § Driver Emergency Call Buttons |
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Gateway Facilitation |
§ Driver Identification and Verification § Non-Intrusive Inspections § Compliance Facilitation § Weigh-in-Motion § Electronic Toll Payment |
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Freight Status Information |
§ Web-based Freight Portals § Intermodal Data Exchange and Data § Standards § Web Services Software § Standard Electronic Freight Information Transfer |
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Network Status Information |
§ Congestion Alerts and Avoidance § Carrier Scheduling Support § First Responder Support |
AVANTE believes an effective container and supply chain security solution must include end-to-end container tracking and full container intrusion monitoring. Any container intrusion and container handling exceptions must be reported in real-time and anywhere during the intermodal transit.
Many aspects of the Cargo Tracking Solution and particularly for hazmant application have been tested and verified by EPA EVT program.
The U.S. EPA Environmental Technology Verification Program (ETV) provides credible performance data for innovative commercial-ready environmental technologies to help speed their implementation for the benefit of purchasers, permitters, vendors, and the public. Additional information is available on the ETV Web Site at www.epa.gov/etv
Following is an AVANTE vision of providing real-time visibility and security to the container transport and supply chain:
AVANTE Container and Cargo Transport Solution is Part of the End-to-End Supply Chain Management System To Be Integrated in the Future Service Offering Options
Web-based container real-time locating & monitoring RTLM (SMART-TRAKKER™) services
A partnering team comprising of terminal operators, supply chain logistic companies, and security monitoring companies will be organized to form the network of a designated “Public Independent Monitoring Agencies” (PIMA). Designated PIMA or similar organized alliances will provide the required real-time web-based monitoring services. An effective container security management system must include the following services:
PORT AUTHORITY REPORTING SERVICES
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Report to destination port authority any unauthorized access or opening of any container in real-time.
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Continuous reporting of change of status of any tampered container.
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Optional reporting of sensor-based data in real-time.
CUSTOM AUTHORITY REPORTING SERVICES
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Report to destination custom authority any unauthorized access or opening of any container in real-time.
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Continuous reporting of change of status of any tampered container.
SHIPPING AGENT REPORTING SERVICES
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Report to departure shipping agent any unauthorized access or opening of any container in real-time.
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Continuous reporting of change of status of any tampered container.
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