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Mantis recently announced a specialized solution to cover the needs of container terminals (for vessels, trucks and trains). Integrated into its proven and widely used platform of LVS, the Container Terminal Vision (CV) is a sophisticated information system that manages and optimizes the processes and resources of a container terminal such as the container yard, container handling equipment, trucks and human resources.
In addition to that, LVS is also offering a fully integrated Gate Management System (GMS) that complements and enhances the functionality of CV, providing a total solution that cater to the needs of a modern container terminal.
Mantis’ CV and GMS allow companies running container terminals to improve their competitiveness by reducing their operational costs while simultaneously increasing their customer service level.
The advantage of Mantis’ solution is that a single platform (LVS) supports all operations of a port &/or train hub including among else Container Terminal, CFS, General Cargo & Bulk Hub, Car & Ro/Ro Terminal, Industrial & Free Zone Area and 3rd Party Logistics, thus turning a port into a sophisticated multipurpose port and logistics center.
Mantis’ new Container Terminal Vision (CV) manages and optimizes the space utilization of the container yard as well as the container inbound and outbound processes. During inbound (from vessel, train or truck), CV selects the location to store the container based on a number of user defined criteria. It then guides (through RF) the proper personnel/equipment to move and store it at the right location. In outbound, CV identifies the right container and guides (through RF) the proper personnel and equipment to pick and move it.
Wireless Radio Frequency (RF) terminals and networks of special design are used to enable CV to collect data and guide container handling equipment, trucks and personnel in real time.
Gate Manager (GMS) System manages and automates the gate procedures of container terminals. GMS includes enhanced security gradings as harbours and free trade zones. It comprehensively covers all control, follow-up and recording procedures for anything it enters or it comes out from such areas, as means of cargo transport (trucks, vessels and trains), supply vehicles, private vehicles, personnel, visitors, maintenance workshops etc., encompassing all safety, human recourses, technical (Cameras, Smart card systems, Traffic Lights, sensors, etc.) in one system.
The main goal of GMS is to record all passages in and out from the free zone that will be done by road transport (vehicles), rail transport (trains) and by floating crafts (vessels/barges). Every object moving inward or outward of the free zone is recorded separately in the system with the maximum detail of information required. Additionally, information for billing purposes is also recorded concerning movements of any object and services provided to the companies established in the free zone’s industrial area, as well as to vehicles, trains, and vessels, cargo transport movements and finally information for security issues.
Container Freight Station (CFS) module is supported by LVS’ sophisticated logistics functions that not only enable the automation of typical CFS operations but also extend CFS to provide full 3rd party logistics services.
A modern container terminal is offering a rich portfolio of services that requires a sophisticated billing system. Container Terminal Billing (CTB) module generates the detailed billing reports and relevant invoices concerning all activities of a container terminal.
This module is a state-of-the-art tool that allows the visual monitoring in real time of the location, status and movements of containers through the yard.
It is a visual user-friendly tool that enables container terminal managers to monitor the actions of their personnel (RF users) and interact with them in real time. Besides monitoring, expert managers can use this tool to remotely help/train their personnel in real time.
It enables properly authorized container operators (eg. MSC), to remotely (via a web browser) access the terminal and monitor in real time the status of their containers.
Astakos, the largest private port in Greece and Eurosib, one of Russia’s leading logistics and transportation companies, are among the first to manage and optimize their container terminals and other logistics operations by deploying the latest solutions from Mantis and its partners.
Akarport (www.akarport.com) is the company which manages, and operates the port of Astakos - Navipe located on the west coast of Greece. The port's strategic location next to international maritime routes makes it a gateway for traffic between the countries of the European Union and the East while at the same time rendering it a link between the Adriatic, the Balkans and the areas around the Black Sea. LVS along with its new integrated CTMS (Container Terminal Vision) will support all of Akarport's activities including among else Container Terminal & CFS, General Cargo & Bulk Hub, Car & Ro/Ro Terminal, Industrial & Free Zone Area, 3rd Party Logistics, etc. The advantage of Mantis’ solution is that a single platform (LVS) supports all operations of the port turning it to a sophisticated multipurpose port and logistics center.
Eurosib (www.eurosib.biz), is one of the leading logistics and transportation businesses in Russia operating also in Ukraine, Belarus, Estonia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Finland, Germany and China. Ant Technologies (Mantis’ partner in Russia/CIS) has deployed LVS at Eurosib’s distribution centers and implemented solution to manage and automate its container terminals.
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