Autotrakker Ltd - Automotive Logistics Support Systems

Antwerp Euro Terminal (AET) which is part of the Grimaldi Group commissioned Autotrakker Ltd to design and develop a system capable of handling phase 2 of their expansion of AET. From an initial volume of 350,000 vehicles in 2003 this grew to 475,000 in 2004 and is forecast to reach 750,000 in 2005. Autotrakker implemented it's innovative Park ‘n’ Mark © Compound Management system to handle all the activities within the compound in partnership with Softship AG who provided the back office system.

In addition to vehicles, AET also handle Containers, Ro-Ro and General Cargo.

Since the launch of Park ‘n’ Mark in January 2003 at AET the system has undergone considerable user enhancements. This has enabled AET to maximise benefits in terms of efficiency and cost.

HHP Dolphin 9550

Key Elements of Park ‘n’ Mark system:

· Mobile data capture for recording and managing all in compound movements in a paperless environment.

· Data security and integrity use of non-volatile memory = no data loss.

· Reads bar code labels using both laser and imaging technology.

· Automatically verifies correct vehicle selection.

· Each Mobile Handheld PC can hold circa 30,000 records, and may be operated in batch/RF modes.

· Ability to record the precise location of a vehicle using GPS based technology.

· System can work with existing grid marking.

· Supports sequential parking with optional automatic verification of its location.

· Fully operational ‘Remote site’ based system that is served by a Central User System.