Yard Management and Planning was initially done on excel platforms which involved several physical man-hours, there was an urgent need for a smart interface to intervene and deliver effective results.

We analyzed all current alternatives and best practices carried out by competitors and we finalized on RFID-based Yard Management Solution. All variants and benefits were studied in details of vendors available. We opted for the product which offered Planning Module and Three Dimensional Container location status, which was customized as per our requirements.

We target to reduce move count from 7.1 to 6 with effective utilization of RFID based solution.

HAWK : Architecture

HAWK : Location-Allocation

As a key step towards efficient operations, we have opted for a 3-D planning module of HAWK system.

First of its kind, it relies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify the best vacant slot in the yard for any new incoming container at the IN-Gate.

Location-allocation is dynamic based on an intelligent algorithm, real-time analysis is done on Lot size, past history of the delivery pattern of a customer/cargo and allots the best slot for that new arriving container/ lot.

With a highly efficient tool, we have eliminated unproductive container moves, now as lots are stacked together custom examination has been easy for clients/customs officer.

For deliveries of lot clients, we now allocate a dedicated machine, which reduces the delivery time of the customers.

• Advantages
• Increases productivity and operational efficiency of the CFS by reducing container gate-out process turnaround time by way of reduction in time in searching the container
• Faster in and gate-out process leads to fast movements of the container in and out adding up to the capacities of the CFS/ICD yard resulting in increased revenues
• Provides information on empty and as well as on inefficient use of slots which leads to better planning

HAWK : Process Flow

• Facilitates easy and quick search of the location of the container, thus reducing operational headaches in searching the container
• Reduces truck congestion around CFS
• Helps CHA’s and Customs officers in locating the container quickly thus boosting end customer’s (CHA, end customer, customs officers) confidence in the CFS
• End customers can log in to the system to check the container availability, thus reducing the number of phone calls from the CHA’s to CFS operators, resulting in better utilization of assets and personnel
• Truck tagging would commence shortly, which would link trailer with the container at entry itself, thus moving ahead operating machine would be allotted tasks to handle said linked trucks
• Container Tracking App for Customer