Honeywell Case Studies Safety and Productivity Solutions at Ports of Auckland

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	Safety and Productivity Solutions at Ports of Auckland Honeywell

Safety and Productivity Solutions at Ports of Auckland

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Remote Asset Management
Services	Hardware Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	The Ports of Auckland, a critical infrastructure for New Zealand's economy, needed to improve its operational standards and practices to handle projected growth. The port's management recognized the necessity of adopting new technologies to enhance the efficiency and safety of their operations. A key challenge was ensuring the reliability and performance of straddle carriers, which are essential for loading and unloading containers. Any downtime or communication failure in these vehicles could lead to increased risks of collisions and operational inefficiencies. Read More
About Customer	The Ports of Auckland, established in 1840, is the largest and most significant seaport in New Zealand. It handles a wide range of cargo, including vehicles, machinery, and consumer goods, and is a vital trade gateway for the country. The port is expected to contribute $42 billion annually to the New Zealand economy by 2031, supporting approximately 628,000 jobs. To achieve this growth, the port continuously seeks to improve its operations and adopt advanced technologies. Read More
Solution	Honeywell, a long-term partner of the Ports of Auckland, provided the Thor VM1 Vehicle-Mount Computer to upgrade the port's in-straddle systems. This advanced mobile computing solution offers flexibility and productivity improvements in rugged environments. The VM1's highly visible touch screen is adaptable to various lighting conditions, and its field-replaceable front panel reduces maintenance costs. The computer's auto-ignition feature ensures that it powers on automatically with the vehicle, saving time for straddle drivers. Additionally, the VM1 conserves battery life by entering standby or hibernate mode when the ignition is off, preventing productivity loss due to dead batteries. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Remote Asset Management

Services

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

The Ports of Auckland, a critical infrastructure for New Zealand's economy, needed to improve its operational standards and practices to handle projected growth. The port's management recognized the necessity of adopting new technologies to enhance the efficiency and safety of their operations. A key challenge was ensuring the reliability and performance of straddle carriers, which are essential for loading and unloading containers. Any downtime or communication failure in these vehicles could lead to increased risks of collisions and operational inefficiencies.

About Customer

The Ports of Auckland, established in 1840, is the largest and most significant seaport in New Zealand. It handles a wide range of cargo, including vehicles, machinery, and consumer goods, and is a vital trade gateway for the country. The port is expected to contribute $42 billion annually to the New Zealand economy by 2031, supporting approximately 628,000 jobs. To achieve this growth, the port continuously seeks to improve its operations and adopt advanced technologies.

Solution

Honeywell, a long-term partner of the Ports of Auckland, provided the Thor VM1 Vehicle-Mount Computer to upgrade the port's in-straddle systems. This advanced mobile computing solution offers flexibility and productivity improvements in rugged environments. The VM1's highly visible touch screen is adaptable to various lighting conditions, and its field-replaceable front panel reduces maintenance costs. The computer's auto-ignition feature ensures that it powers on automatically with the vehicle, saving time for straddle drivers. Additionally, the VM1 conserves battery life by entering standby or hibernate mode when the ignition is off, preventing productivity loss due to dead batteries.

Impact #1	The Thor VM1 Vehicle-Mount Computer provided unprecedented flexibility and productivity improvements for the Ports of Auckland.
Impact #2	The highly visible touch screen of the VM1 is adaptable to various lighting conditions, ensuring reliable operation at all times.
Impact #3	The field-replaceable front panel of the VM1 reduces maintenance costs by integrating the most wear-prone components into an easily replaceable part.

Impact #1

The Thor VM1 Vehicle-Mount Computer provided unprecedented flexibility and productivity improvements for the Ports of Auckland.

Impact #2

The highly visible touch screen of the VM1 is adaptable to various lighting conditions, ensuring reliable operation at all times.

Impact #3

The field-replaceable front panel of the VM1 reduces maintenance costs by integrating the most wear-prone components into an easily replaceable part.

Benefit #1	The Ports of Auckland handles over 4.4 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Benefit #2	The port is expected to contribute $42 billion annually to the New Zealand economy by 2031.
Benefit #3	The port supports approximately 628,000 jobs.

Benefit #1

The Ports of Auckland handles over 4.4 million tonnes of cargo annually.

Benefit #2

The port is expected to contribute $42 billion annually to the New Zealand economy by 2031.

Benefit #3

The port supports approximately 628,000 jobs.

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