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AVANTE End-To-End Supply Chain Visibility and Security

The following is AVANTE’s vision of providing real-time visibility and security to the container transport and supply chain:

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AVANTE Cargo Transport Solution, an End-to-End Supply Chain Management System can be Integrated with Custom Service Options:

Web-based container real-time locating & monitoring RTLM (SMART-TRAKKER™) services

A partnering team comprising of terminal operators, supply chain logistic companies, and security monitoring companies will be organized to form the network of a designated “Public Independent Monitoring Agencies” (PIMA). Designated PIMA or similar organized alliances will provide the required real-time web-based monitoring services. An effective container security management system must include the following services:

PORT AUTHORITY REPORTING SERVICES

  • Report to destination port authority any unauthorized access or opening of any container in real-time.
  • Continuous reporting of change of status of any tampered container.
  • Optional reporting of sensor-based data in real-time.

CUSTOM AUTHORITY REPORTING SERVICES

  • Report to destination custom authority any unauthorized access or opening of any container in real-time.
  • Continuous reporting of change of status of any tampered container.

SHIPPING AGENT REPORTING SERVICES

  • Report to departure shipping agent any unauthorized access or opening of any container in real-time.
  • Continuous reporting of change of status of any tampered container.

Following is a vision of the Department of Transportation on how best to handle inter-modal container and freight transportation:

DOT’S Vision on Intelligent Freight Technologies (@2007)
Asset Tracking
  • Tractor and Truck Tracking
  • Chassis and Trailer Tracking
  • Container Tracking
  • Shipment/Cargo Tracking
  • Route Adherence Monitoring
On-Board Status Monitoring
  • Vehicle Operating Parameters
  • Cargo and Freight Condition
  • Intrusion and Tamper Detection
  • Remote Locking and Unlocking
  • Automated Hazmat Placarding
  • Driver Emergency Call Buttons
Gateway Facilitation
  • Driver Identification and Verification
  • Non-Intrusive Inspections
  • Compliance Facilitation
  • Weigh-in-Motion
  • Electronic Toll Payment
Freight Status Information
  • Web-based Freight Portals
  • Intermodal Data Exchange and Data
  • Standards
  • Web Services Software
  • Standard Electronic Freight Information Transfer
Network Status Information
  • Congestion Alerts and Avoidance
  • Carrier Scheduling Support
  • First Responder Support

AVANTE believes an effective container and supply chain security solution must include end-to-end container tracking and full container intrusion monitoring. Any container intrusion and container handling exceptions must be reported in real-time and anywhere during the intermodal transit.

Many aspects of the Cargo Tracking Solution and particularly for hazmat application have been tested and verified by EPA EVT program.

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The U.S. EPA Environmental Technology Verification Program (ETV) provides credible performance data for innovative commercial-ready environmental technologies to help speed their implementation for the benefit of purchasers, permit holders, vendors, and the public. Additional information is available on the ETV Web Site at www.epa.gov/etv