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Safety and Productivity Solutions

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Track & Trace of Assets
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	DP World Southampton, one of the largest ports in the UK, aimed to maintain its position as the UK's most productive port. The port needed to maximize the return on investment by increasing the flow of goods through the terminal, reduce costs, and use connectivity to boost operational efficiency. Additionally, they required a rugged device suitable for the harsh work environment, real-time tracking and visibility of assets, and a customized and easy-to-use navigation system. Read More
About Customer	DP World is the third largest port operator globally, handling around 10% of the world's container trade. Their terminal in Southampton is one of the largest in the UK and a Lloyd’s List award winner. DP World is committed to increasing the port’s productivity, reducing operational costs, and maximizing the return on their investments in larger cranes, deeper berths, and an expanded fleet of terminal vehicles. Read More
Solution	The solution involved deploying Honeywell’s Thor VM3, a vehicle-mounted mobile computer designed for tough freight operations. The Thor VM3 features a remote turn-on capability, allowing drivers to start their tasks immediately upon entering the cab. The device is Microsoft Windows-based, simplifying integration and application development. DP World Southampton upgraded from previous Honeywell models to the Thor VM3 to leverage the Windows 7 platform. Renovotec, a leading supplier in the UK sector, provided technical support and service, enabling smooth and efficient port operations through a network of vehicle-mounted devices with tracking and inventory-scanning software. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

DP World Southampton, one of the largest ports in the UK, aimed to maintain its position as the UK's most productive port. The port needed to maximize the return on investment by increasing the flow of goods through the terminal, reduce costs, and use connectivity to boost operational efficiency. Additionally, they required a rugged device suitable for the harsh work environment, real-time tracking and visibility of assets, and a customized and easy-to-use navigation system.

About Customer

DP World is the third largest port operator globally, handling around 10% of the world's container trade. Their terminal in Southampton is one of the largest in the UK and a Lloyd’s List award winner. DP World is committed to increasing the port’s productivity, reducing operational costs, and maximizing the return on their investments in larger cranes, deeper berths, and an expanded fleet of terminal vehicles.

Solution

The solution involved deploying Honeywell’s Thor VM3, a vehicle-mounted mobile computer designed for tough freight operations. The Thor VM3 features a remote turn-on capability, allowing drivers to start their tasks immediately upon entering the cab. The device is Microsoft Windows-based, simplifying integration and application development. DP World Southampton upgraded from previous Honeywell models to the Thor VM3 to leverage the Windows 7 platform. Renovotec, a leading supplier in the UK sector, provided technical support and service, enabling smooth and efficient port operations through a network of vehicle-mounted devices with tracking and inventory-scanning software.

Impact #1	The Honeywell connected solution helps DP World Southampton maximize its ROI and maintain its position among the UK’s most productive ports.
Impact #2	The Thor VM3 allows DP World to increase the flow of goods through their Southampton port, enabling the terminal’s 84 Straddle Carriers and 8 Empty Container Handlers to operate at maximum efficiency.
Impact #3	The touch screen and customized navigation system make the mobile computer easy to use for drivers, providing real-time visibility of assets through GPS tracking and links to the Straddle Carrier PLC.

Impact #1

The Honeywell connected solution helps DP World Southampton maximize its ROI and maintain its position among the UK’s most productive ports.

Impact #2

The Thor VM3 allows DP World to increase the flow of goods through their Southampton port, enabling the terminal’s 84 Straddle Carriers and 8 Empty Container Handlers to operate at maximum efficiency.

Impact #3

The touch screen and customized navigation system make the mobile computer easy to use for drivers, providing real-time visibility of assets through GPS tracking and links to the Straddle Carrier PLC.

Benefit #1	The terminal moves over 20,000 containers daily.
Benefit #2	The terminal loads over 2,000 lorries and 15 rail freights each day.

Benefit #1

The terminal moves over 20,000 containers daily.

Benefit #2

The terminal loads over 2,000 lorries and 15 rail freights each day.

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