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.
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.
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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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