Reinforcing its position as a market leader in container depot services, ContainerCo has announced the successful implementation of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology in Napier. This significant milestone reflects ContainerCo’s continued investment in smart, efficient, and measurable logistics solutions.
In partnership with Christchurch-based imaging specialists Network Imaging Solutions, the OCR system is now fully operational at the Napier depot, marking an operationally transformative step in container processing. The system uses a sophisticated camera gantry comprising eight strategically placed, high-performance cameras to identify both truck registrations and the ID numbers of every container passing through.
This seamless, automated gate-in process significantly improves both speed and accuracy, reducing processing time and enhancing overall operational efficiency. More importantly, it allows for earlier identification of inconsistencies, such as incorrect containers or truck details, enabling proactive management before vehicles depart the site.
In a second phase of the OCR project, ContainerCo has started leveraging machine learning to further elevate service standards. The system will be capable of automatically assessing container damage based on globally recognised industry standards, another step forward in improving reliability and consistency in depot operations.
