Bay Load Verification (BLV)

At the waterside, every container position matters. Any deviation in bay–row–tier can quickly lead to extra moves, delays and invoicing (penalty) discussions.

With Bay Load Verification (BLV), every yard–vessel crane move is automatically validated. The BayPlan (BAPLIE) remains aligned with what actually happens on board — live and without manual correction.

See how it works

Control at the moment it matters

BLV combines OCR container data with STS-PLC positions to confirm the exact pick-up and set-down location of each move.

Any deviation from the loading or discharge plan is detected and processed instantly.

No reconstruction afterward. No surprises later.

Loading and discharge plan

Operational impact

What BLV does

  • Verifies container ID and bay–row–tier for every yard-to-vessel move
  • Automatically updates the BayPlan (BAPLIE)
  • Flags critical deviations in real time
  • Records container positions with evidential trace

Why this matters

  • Prevents mis-stowage and under-stowed containers
  • Fewer housekeeping moves in the current and next port
  • Safer weight distribution and correct DG handling
  • Faster and more transparent invoicing
Bay Load Verification in THE BRIDGE

Less friction. Lower costs.

Unclear stowage leads to time loss on the quay and disputes afterward.

BLV prevents both:

  • Fewer corrective moves during discharge
  • Less time lost on cut-and-run decisions
  • Fewer disputes and claims
  • Better predictability between consecutive ports

Seamless integration in existing workflows

BLV runs on top of existing systems:

  • Crane OCR (Camco BoxCatcher, 98%+ read accuracy)
  • STS-PLC data (spreader position and twistlock status)
  • Any Terminal Operating System (TOS)

BLV is a module of our THE BRIDGE platform.

No new procedures. No extra operator.

BLV confirms what is happening — while it is happening.

BLV gives terminals real-time control over vessel loading.
The BayPlan remains correct. Operations continue smoothly. Costs stay under control. More efficient waterside. Less corrective work. Transparent invoicing.

Interested in BLV for your terminal?

Our team is happy to share references and support integration on your current crane setup.