Nigeria Terminal Implements APS Technology
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
News Release: September 15, 2010
Contact: Allen Thomas, +1 704.442.5554 ext. 101
Email: allen@aps-technology.com
Nigeria Terminal Implements APS Technology Automated Gate System to Improve Security and Throughput
Largest container terminal in West Africa will be first in country to deploy OCR & gate automation
San Diego, CA – APS Technology Group, Inc., a leading provider of optical character recognition (OCR) and process automation technology solutions for marine and intermodal terminals, announced the largest container terminal in West Africa is implementing the APS Automated Gate System at its Apapa, Nigeria terminal to streamline entry and exit of traffic over 18 lanes. The company is investing in new infrastructure and equipment to support growth.
The Apapa terminal is implementing the APS fully automated gate system, including four OCR and damage inspection portals, 18 driver kiosks with high-security access control barriers and a biometric security system to register and validate drivers at entry and exit. The solution is the first of its kind in any West African terminal.
“We are pleased to participate in this ground-breaking project in Lagos,” said Russ Scheppmann, APS Technology President. “This investment shows a commitment to West Africa trade growth with an industry-leading approach to delivering world class terminal operations.”
About APS Technology Group
APS Technology Group is a leading provider of OCR and automation technology solutions for marine and intermodal terminals. The solutions improve the productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of container operations by increasing the visibility, velocity, and volume of cargo moving through a terminal’s gate, rail, vessel and yard operations.
APS leads the industry with over 700 OCR and automation systems installed at 39 marine and intermodal container terminals in 14 countries around the world, including APM Terminals, CSX Railroad, and HHLA. The company is located in San Diego, CA and has offices or partner resellers in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. For more information, call +1 858.571.4444 or visit http://www.aps-technology.com.
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