RFID middleware for fast clearance in container terminal management system

Abstract

Used of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is applicable in various field, one of the application in container terminal. ICT Technology is very helpful in container terminal operation and management system for fast clearance, replacing manual operation by human and improves efficiency of operation. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is another technology that can be support ICT system more efficient in terminal operation because of RFID system can identify container and other objects. In this paper discuss on RFID middleware as interface between RFID systems to Container Terminal Management System (CTMS) for identification of container then keep all information related to shipping agent and freight forwarder into a database. RFID middleware received information from RFID readers and pass message to CTMS for verification and verify whether information is valid then forward message to terminal operator in-charge through tablet PC or handheld. Smart design of RFID middleware is required to avoid unnecessary information and pass only usable data to CTMS. The use of this system gets impact of efficiency and fast processing for container clearance in receiving gate. Implementation of RFID technology into container receiving gate-in achieved time saving to process every container up to 77 % compare to previous manual operation system.