Key features
- Handles a non-stop truck flow, with vehicle speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph)
- 500 truck/h capacity, bumper by bumper
- Complete processing inside the cameras in less than three seconds per truck
- Highest OCR accuracy rates, audited, in the market
- Supports all container types and combinations
- Supports intermodal, non-ISO container, and semi-trailer numbers
- Supports US chassis numbers
- Redundant by design
- Embedded time and location tags
- Low-energy automatic illumination system
- Small footprint
- Seamless interaction and integration with local TOS or other host systems
- Designed for over ten years of operation and guaranteed support
Capturing essential data
Camco’s gate solutions automate the processing and validation of truck and container data, while capturing high-resolution images for condition recording. The Truck OCR Portal quickly scans inbound and outbound trucks, detecting and reading container numbers, ISO codes, license plates, and more. It instantly shares data with the Terminal Operating System (TOS) to enhance truck turnaround, improve terminal operations, and ensure customer satisfaction. Additionally, the system stores high-quality images for efficient damage claims management.
Proprietary technology
The in-house developed cameras use the latest high-resolution image sensors. The built-in AI processors from Nvidia process all images inside the camera using the latest generation of OCR/OFR engines based on convolutional neural networks and AI, maximizing recognition rates and minimizing exception jobs.
Excellent accuracy rates
Camco’s Truck OCR Portal is known for its unparalleled image quality and excellent OCR/OFR accuracy rates using the latest AI algorithms. With more than 25 years of experience, our AI engines became a reference in our market.
Optical Character Recognition
Using deep-learning image processing algorithms, our OCR technology has been trained for automated checks and measurements of all readable information on trucks, trailers and containers.
OCR readings
- Container number & ISO code
- Container weight & capacity info
- IMDG label presence & class
- Truck License Plate Recognition
- Chassis number & tare weight
- Trailer & ILU number
- Trailer yellow plate and rear license plate
- Enhanced tank identification
Optical Feature Recognition
Using deep-learning image processing algorithms, our OFR technology has been trained for automated checks and measurements of the truck, trailer, and container physical characteristics.
OFR readings
- Container door orientation
- Cargo classification
- Container position on chassis
- Tank bar & valve present
- Seal presence and class
- GENSET presence
- Wheel & axle configuration
- Automated damage inspection
Performance guaranteed
Highest accuracy
Our OCR Portal offers unparalleled image quality and OCR/OFR accuracy rates, with audited OCR rates.
Increased gate throughput, bumper to bumper
The Camco Truck OCR Portal efficiently handles up to 500 trucks per hour through a single-camera drive-through system. Installed in front of gate lanes, it eliminates the need for traffic controls like speed bumps or barriers. Spot-line triggering enables smooth traffic flow, even in bumper-to-bumper situations.
By minimizing truck processing time, the portal significantly boosts gate throughput, helping terminal operators speed up operations and improve efficiency.
Proven technology
Camco has deployed +700 OCR Portals across the world, and they have a 10+ lifetime and 99,9% uptime.
Two portals satisfying different needs
Camco’s Truck OCR Portal is available in two designs: the Maritime portal , tailored for high-demand container terminal applications, and the Intermodal portal , designed for small maritime terminals, inland terminals and warehouses. Both options provide flexible, efficient solutions for optimizing terminal operations.
Maritime portal
Designed for demanding maritime terminal operations, the Maritime Truck OCR Portal is built to withstand extreme weather conditions, including powerful wind gusts, heavy rain, and dense fog. To ensure long-term durability, its robust, anodized aluminum frame resists severe weather while also allowing customization to fit specific terminal layouts.
Moreover, the portal is engineered for maximum uptime. Its high-performance laser scanner accurately detects container movements even in low-visibility conditions, while the redundant system controller guarantees that no container goes unregistered, minimizing operational disruptions.
Whether deployed as a stand-alone solution or seamlessly integrated into a larger gate automation system, the Maritime Truck OCR Portal connects effortlessly with terminal host systems, including Gate and Terminal Operating Systems, access control platforms, and Vehicle Booking Systems. As a result, terminals can achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and automation in even the most challenging environments.
Intermodal portal
Designed for smaller maritime and inland terminals as well as logistics operations, the Intermodal Truck OCR Portal delivers the same high performance as the Maritime portal. However, it supports fewer cameras, is less redundant, and has a slightly lower wind load capacity. Nevertheless, its key advantage lies in its lower cost. Furthermore, thanks to its higher level of integration, it can be unboxed and installed in just one day, significantly reducing deployment time.
In addition, the Intermodal Truck OCR Portal meets the growing demand for a fast-deployable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective truck and container registration system.
Moreover, whether used as a stand-alone solution or integrated into a broader gate automation system, the portal seamlessly connects with various terminal host systems, including Gate and Terminal Operating Systems, access control platforms, and even Vehicle Booking Systems. As a result, terminals can enhance efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and streamline logistics with minimal effort.
Automated Damage Inspection (ADI)
The Camco OCR/OFR Truck Portal supports ADI: Container damage; type, severity, and location are registered and flagged when above a customizable pre-set threshold in our Automated Damage Inspection application. The ADI engines embedded in the cameras can detect more than 20 different damage types as holes, dents, tape, etc.
With ADI, preventing severely damaged containers from being processed is vital for protecting terminal staff and assets.
Automated detection of non-structural damage like holes or rips lets you inform your customers of the container’s condition status when entering or leaving the terminal.
But even without ADI, all high-res pictures are stored and retrievable at any moment for damage claims management purposes.
ADI is fully integrated into our unified User Interface, called THE BRIDGE.
Frequently Asked Questions About Camco’s Truck OCR Portal for terminal automation
Yes, the Truck OCR Portal is designed for seamless integration with Gate Systems, TOS, Access Control Platforms, and Vehicle Booking Systems. This ensures that all scanned data is instantly validated and transferred to existing digital workflows, enabling real-time planning and improving operational efficiency across the board.
The Truck OCR Portal features Argus Automated Damage Inspection (ADI), an AI-powered system that detects over 20 types of container damage. It flags issues like dents, holes, and tape above a predefined severity level, helping terminals protect assets, ensure safety, and proactively inform customers of container conditions upon entry or exit.
The Maritime OCR Portal is built for large, high-volume terminals with rugged conditions, offering high redundancy and weather resistance. In contrast, the Intermodal OCR Portal suits smaller terminals or depots, offering a cost-effective and fast-deployable solution with simplified installation, while still delivering excellent OCR performance.
Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Optical Feature Recognition (OFR), the portal captures container numbers, ISO codes, license plates, chassis numbers, trailer IDs, and even IMDG labels. It also detects physical attributes such as seal presence, GENSETs, wheel configuration, and tank valves—ensuring complete and automated cargo validation.
The Camco Truck OCR Portal is an advanced, AI-driven camera system that automatically scans and registers trucks, containers, and key attributes at terminal gates. By handling up to 500 trucks per hour without stopping traffic, it significantly boosts gate throughput, reduces human error, and integrates seamlessly with Terminal Operating Systems (TOS) for real-time data exchange.
