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TRUCK TRACKING


TRACKING MOVING CARGO: USING SMART TECHNOLOGY AND DATA ANALYTICS FOR TRUCKING SECURITY


Global supply chains are totally reliant on goods being transported onboard trucks for part or all of their journey. So, not surprisingly, trucks are the mode of transport most targeted by cargo thieves.


In the EMEA region, TAPA’s Incident Information Service (IIS) data shows that some 95% of all recorded crimes involve losses from trucks, while a report last year by Sensiguard revealed a 56% year-on-year rise in cargo thefts, especially during peak season when thefts of products such as electronics, food and beverages, and apparel are notably prevalent.


The dramatic rise in eCommerce shipments onboard trucks due to lockdown measures to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, means these statistics are likely to continue rising. Fortunately, supply chains now have access to a broad range of security systems and technologies to prevent such incidents from occurring.


This was the topic of one of TAPA APAC’s latest podcasts as Roger Lee, Board Member of TAPA Asia Pacific, invited Verghese Thirumala, Managing Director of electronic security systems company Maxitulin, to discuss the latest smart technologies for tracking cargo on the move and the use of data analytics to improve trucking security.


Smart trucking technologies for tracking and security


The podcast discussed five technologies designed to protect trucks:


• Trailer ID Sensor: Trailers frequently go missing when parked. The ID sensor helps to track the locations of detached trailers, which not only supports the recovery of stolen trailers but also tracking in ports and huge transport yards.


• Door Sensor: This is built into the door to identify when cabin or trailer doors are opened. The command center can remotely control these doors, including when to open door(s) at the right time and location.


• Temperature and Humidity Sensor: This is important for perishables or products that require strict temperature controls, such as food and pharmaceuticals. Any indication


of a change of temperature and humidity may mean a theft attempt and can be quickly acted upon.


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Indirect Cost Saving Sensors: Such as tyre sensor & load sensors.


• Safety Sensors: Including tilt and motion sensors, proximity and alcohol sensors.


CCTV & Video Surveillance


Over 90% of CCTV installation is basic CCTV with no video analytics, Verghese Thirumala stated. These systems are ‘forensic’ in nature and can capture an intrusion or act of crime by someone watching the security monitor or be used as part of the investigation process into a crime. However, it is practically impossible for anyone to monitor passive CCTV for more than five-to-ten minutes, he adds, which explains why most CCTV recordings are only retrieved after a crime has occurred.


The current trend is in ‘preventive’ solutions where video analytics identifies a security breach like intrusion, trespassing, loitering, tag and track, tampering etc. The video surveillance system will prompt a notification onscreen to capture the security officer’s attention of a potential security breach in action.


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