Background
In recent years, ports and large-scale logistics parks have a growing demand for high information and unmanned operation. RFID technology is one of the most efficient solutions.
RFID (radio frequency identification) technology is an automatic identification technology that uses radio waves for non-contact two-way communication. This technology can quickly and accurately identify and input the flow information of specific physical objects, ensure that the information can express the flow process of physical objects in real time, adapt to the requirements of modern logistics for the whole process of goods storage and transportation, and form an incomparable advantage in the field of logistics management.
The introduction of RFID wireless radio frequency technology will make the management of the wharf, super large logistics park and warehouse transparent and more efficient. It can be widely used in personnel positioning management, personnel attendance management, underground personnel tracking and positioning, warehousing logistics, asset management, vehicle access management and parking lot management.
Challenges
At present, in the whole process of port logistics operation, the identification of operating objects, especially containers, is basically in the manual or semi manual stage. Generally, barcode and digital camera software and other identification technologies are used. However, the identification distance, reliability, tracking and positioning, information storage and other aspects can not fully meet the needs of port and large-scale warehousing and logistics management.
Solutions
A Norwegian oil company uses RFID technology to track containers and transport vessels
The oil and gas producer uses an active real-time positioning system to locate and track the movement of containers (such as the storage of containers and the process of oil exploration and drilling vessels). The company has tested the active tags and readers for 3 months in the harsh coastal climate environment to ensure that the tags can withstand the impact of the sea climate and container movement or vibration.
The system consists of active 2.4 GHz RFID tags and readers. During the test, it can be judged whether the system can realize vehicle tracking when the vehicle passes through the base and ships containers by labeling the inside of the truck. The labels are applied to 35 containers and two trucks in total.
(The reader / writer is used to read the tag information or write the required content into the tag)
Effects
At present, the test has been successfully completed and has been widely applied to many important port logistics parks in Europe.