PRODUCTS
TRANSPORT & ASSET MANAGEMENT
The carrying of hazardous material by road or rail involves many risks and operators must ensure the goods are collected and delivered in the most secure way. APD provides advanced tracking and lone worker protection solutions that help manage the carriage of goods. Using resource location technology, not only are vehicles utilised more effectively but, most importantly, the security of cargo and workers is enhanced.
CUSTOMERS
BNFL, Wincanton, DB Schenker Rail (UK) Limited, London Underground
APD's Benefits
APD Resource Location gives you real-time monitoring, highlighting unauthorised stops, unauthorised entry and route compliance.
Driver security is enhanced with the installation of emergency buttons, which can be wearable or installed in the dashboard of the vehicles. Using our advanced technology, control room operators can see when a vehicle has arrived at the correct destination and remotely release vehicle locks for additional load security.
Information gathered through vehicle tracking can be used to analyse time spent at delivery points and routes taken to reduce mileage, minimise fuel consumption and increase transport utilisation.
Communication in real-time via mobile data terminals allows information to be fed back to central systems instantly, removing the need for manual input or re-keying of critical information. Manifests can be automatically downloaded on arrival or departure and drivers can be re-routed in real-time in case of emergency situations.
Stolen vehicles can be located and recovered quickly.
Case Study
EWS Railway
English, Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS), Britain's largest rail freight company, has implemented a comprehensive remote communications solution in a drive to improve customer services and resource. Using information transferred over the Transcomm Mobitex network, EWS will be able to monitor the location and status of 650 locomotives and their associated trains across the UK.
Using the APD INCA device which incorporates a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, EWS has been able to take greater control and tailor the frequency and amount of data transmitted, ensuring that essential data is received direct from each locomotive.
"The new system has been well received by our customers, and shows that we are striving to provide the best service possible. We plan to use this as a robust platform for future communications systems and extend our knowledge capability for the benefit of our customers"
| Phil Harrison, Project Manager – EWS Railway EWS Railway |
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