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TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES

“A key technology for next-generation logistics Enhancing personnel management and health and
management is smart video, an evolution of the cameras safety with AI algorithms that send alerts automatically
that companies have already been using in their warehouses, if employees are not wearing the required protective
distribution centres and yards for decades,” says Zhang. equipment or if they get too close to dangerous machinery,
“While traditional cameras were used for security only, smart for example.
video solutions use AI, machine learning and other advanced Optimising vehicle and dock management with
technologies to enhance security measures at the same time as dashboards that display the status of each loading
boosting efficiency, productivity and even worker health and dock in real-time, which allows vehicles to load and
safety.” unload quicker and help to maximise efficiency and
throughput.
The deployment of smart video solutions as part of a Improving fleet management for logistics
logistics management environment can deliver the following companies. The truck fleet is one of the most important
benefits: assets and protecting the safety of drivers and goods
An increase in site security based on perimeter becomes a crucial topic. A mobile onboard video system is
protection solutions that provide clear video footage, even designed for easier and smarter supervision, scheduling
in zero-light environments. Radar and dome cameras can and emergency response for logistics fleets. The system
also be combined to detect any unauthorised people or enables real-time monitoring of vehicles’ interiors and
vehicles entering the site and to trigger automated alerts for their surroundings along with high-precision positioning
any suspicious movements. To further increase efficiency, of vehicles. The system also features a powerful software
remote patrols can be enhanced with AI, which enables platform for live view, video playback, GIS map, device
regular security checks without having to manually review health monitoring, fuel consumption checking, goods
video footage. In this case, only video images that identify quality monitoring, emergency alarms and more. It can
a potential security threat are sent to site security teams, help digitise the road freight industry by improving
dramatically reducing staffing requirements and costs. Fire efficiencies and reducing costs.
risks can also be reduced by combining thermal cameras
and smoke detectors, which can detect abrupt temperature “The use of smart video technology is critical to helping
changes that could indicate a fire and alert security teams of the transport and logistics industry to protect its goods,
potential fires before any damage is done. restricted areas, people and the entire transportation
Improving goods and order tracking by providing the process from start to finish. This sector really has a lot
ability to create an automated, secure and fully trackable goods to gain from the use of these types of solutions, and it
management process. This supports the secure flow of goods extends beyond security and efficiency gains to include
at one site (or across multiple sites) and includes solutions for a smoother supply chain process and even traffic flow
accurate, secure goods scanning, tracking and delivery. management,” Zhang concludes. •

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