Automated Trucker Identification system (December 2004)
International Terminal Solutions are pleased to announce the successful implementation of their external Automated Trucker Identification system (ATI), to allow the automatic identification of the external truckers, containers carried, and planned positions in the container yard. Read the Container Management Magazine report - click here to view.

Port Strategy Magazine reports on the ITS Infrared ID system (November 2004)
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TSI Orders ITS advanced Trailer train alignment systems (August 2004)
TSI have ordered new Advanced Trailer Positioning Systems from ITS for state of the art Multi-trailer Vessel and Intermodal operations.

ITS Supports the TOC Europe conference in Barcelona (June 2004)
ITS recently supported the TOC Europe conference in Barcelona, Spain, as delegates and exhibitors. "We were very pleased with the response we received, with a lot of interest being shown in our new security and automated ID products as well as our established container tracking and equipment monitoring systems" commented Adrian McDonnell, Project Engineer.

JICT upgrades with ITS RDS systems on new FEL RTGs (May2004)
JICT, Jakarta, Indonesia have recently taken delivery and implemented ITS RDS systems for new FEL RTGs.

Maersk Espana SA orders Automated truck ID system (April 2004)
Maersk have ordered the ITS automatic truck ID systems for it's internal fleet of 120 IMVs and 46 RTG container cranes. The system has been developed to reduce the number of double handled moves and increase the yard density whilst maintaining high levels of productivity. The system works by positively identifying the IMV and automatically matching the container move. This is then automatically checked against the actual yard positions and will only allow the crane to place or pick up containers where the planning system has defined. The external truck moves are also controlled in the same way with the use of a hand held ID unit.
The system has also been linked to the ITS ISPS compliant security solution, allowing only athorised operations by authorised personnel giving full visibility and traceability.

APM Terminals upgrades training facilities (March 2004)
APMT have placed an order with ITS to provide an operational training environment utilising the latest ITS simulators. The systems will allow the terminal to train the operators in a "safe environment" to interact with the planning system and use the onboard equipment systems as they would in the "real world".

Crane builder Paceco Espana selects ITS to implement critical systems (January 2004)
Internationally renown crane manufacturer is implementing ITS's Straddle carrier positioning system on 2 new Transtainers supplied within the Port of London. The system will bring a competitive edge to the terminal operators by ensuring maximum optimisation at the quay for the vessel load and discharge. Click here to request a case study of this system.

ITS systems boosts "Secure terminals" at the Port of Algeciras, Spain (February 2004)
ITS have recently supplied new security systems to unnamed terminal operators at the Port of Algeciras. The system details can not be disclosed for security reasons, but will provide the terminal operators the ability to remotely monitor and control authorisation and access to operational equipment. Interested parties should contact ITS directly to find out how ITS can help to improve their site security. Read more about security on our port security page.

APM Terminals takes a closer look at automated container identification (November 2003)
ITS have completed the Beta Phase testing of the latest Truck Identification system allowing fully automated Container identification and move selection. Click here to view Container Management's review.

Intermodal operation updated at Vancouver, Canada (August 2003)
Established Intermodel operator Terminal Systems Inc have upgraded operations for the critical Canadian and North American links. ITS were selected to upgrade and supply Transponder based Position determination systems for 2 intermodal rail mounted gantry crane. The system supplied helps TSI keep track of the containers and ensure they are loaded on the correct rail line.

ITS develops new Reach stacker and top pick systems (July 2003)
ITS have developed a new low-cost affordable GPS based position determination system specifically for Reach stacker and Top pick operations. Click here to view Container Management's review.

Systems implemented for berth expansion (June 2003)
JICT, Indonesia have implemented 3 Quay control systems with the truck
dispatching module to optimise the vessel operations of 3 quay cranes on a
new berth extension for terminal 1.

ITS relocates HQ as part of strategic business plan (May 2003)
ITS are pleased to announce that from 1 June 2003 our head office relocation
from North Road will be complete. The move is a key part of our business
programme with our relocation into more suitable premises at the
Loughborough Technology Centre, a purpose built facility designed to house
technology based companies.

Straddle carrier system expands to help increase capacity in the Port of
London (April 2003)
TCS the Tilbury based terminal operator have ordered an expansion to the ITS
Straddle carrier positioning system with equipment for an additional 7
Carriers.

Deltaport takes delivery of ITS mission critical systems (March 2003)
Deltaport's operators take delivery of 12 new Advanced Trailer Positioning
Systems from ITS for state of the art Multi-trailer Vessel and Intermodal
operations.

Systems for planned berth expansion (Feb 2003)
JICT, Indonesia have ordered 3 Quay control systems with the truck dispatching module to optimise the vessel operations of 3 quay cranes on a new berth extension for terminal 1.

Deltaport selects ITS for mission critical systems (January 2003)
Deltaport's operators selected ITS to supply 12 new Advanced Trailer Positioning Systems for it's state of the art Multi-trailer Vessel and Intermodal operations.

Future growth and developments predicted. (December 2002)
International Terminal Solutions Limited are pleased to announce the purchase of the Ports and Terminals business from Savoye Logistics SA. The sale includes the Port Automation equipment, systems and support division, various web sites and Morris Port Automation. International Terminal Solutions Limited (ITS) is a company set up by the existing "Port Automation" management to facilitate the smooth transfer of the business providing a seamless transfer for our existing customers and ensuring that the key skills were maintained.

Jakarta International Container Terminal invests in the future with Hi-Tec training systems for operations staff (October 2002)
Recognising that investments in automation, and development of your staff is a business wining formula. JICT have selected the simulator training suite from ITS. The Training suite is a full off-line system allowing training of operators and maintenance staff. The system allows for full connection to the Terminal Operation System (on or off-line) to provide a safe non-disruptive training environment managed by the simulator computer.

Termina1 expands with 9 more RTG systems (September 2002)
To manage the anticipated increase in volumes JICT have ordered 9 "PDS Ready" RDT systems for RTG container operations.

RDS for empty handlers at Terminal 1 (July 2002)
Terminal operators JICT select our graphical touch screen systems for the empty operation at Terminal 1. The Systems allow for improved management of the empty area and the link to yard and dock RDS system keep the operations in touch with real-time operations.

Vessel traffic up at Super Hub (May 2002)
APM Terminals have ordered 3 Quay control systems to help with increased vessel traffic and additional handling equipment. The Quay Control System amongst other features handles twin twenty loads and discharges with the checker able to define the vessel bays used. The Quay Control System will then create new graphical work lists from the existing container data, pairing any container lifts that can be made into a twin lift as defined by the bay information.

APM Terminals order systems for 9 RTGs (January 2002)
APMT selects our container and equipment tracking systems for 9 new RTG's purchased for their Mediterranean transshipment super hub. With our "systems ready approach" the systems supplied link directly in to the existing Radio Data and Terminal Planning system providing and instant return on the investment.

JICT, Indonesia modernise yard and vessel operations. (October 2001)
JICT, a member of the Hutchinson Port Holdings group, and one of the fastest growing terminals in the world, in a drive to modernise, select our systems for mission critical operations.
The systems installed on 25 Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes and 10 Quay cranes provides work instruction data to the operators and move confirmation details, interfacing to the HPH Container Terminal Management System used by the yard and ship planners.
The RTG installation is "PDS Ready" and can be quickly upgraded to provide automatic position data. The system has been implemented in a phased structured approach to suite the terminals operator training program.
On the quayside, a windows based system for vessel operations and incorporates enhanced features including move information directly to the tractor / trailer operators while under the quay crane.

Quay efficiency the key in straddle operation (September 2001)
If you drop the container off center at the Quay crane is this a problem? You bet it is! That is why we were asked to implement a system to stop the straddle carrier "right first time" on 5 quay cranes and 18 straddle carriers. Not only will the system position right first time but it also aligns 2 straddle carriers for a twin lift, operated in any 2 of the 3 lanes simultaneously, and provided a slow/stop and reverse signal to the Straddle operator.

Empty Handler equipment utilisation increased by radio data. (June 2001)
High functionality intuitive colour touchscreens, a link straight into the terminal planning system, and a reliable radio data network. These are the key elements to the decision for TSI to select our systems for their 6 new empty handlers.

Truck fleet expansion optimised with the "right choice" automation solution (March 2001)
Deltaport, famed for it's innovative multi-trailer chassis operation order another 4 Advanced Trailer Positioning Systems (ATPS). Allowing accurate, first time positioning under the Quay Crane for multi-trailer tractor units this system speeds the load / discharge cycle keeping the vessel turn around times to a minimum.

Maersk España SA purchase Radio Data systems for Reach Stackers. (January 2001)
Adding to the existing port infrastructure, Maersk Espana SA have purchased another 2 units for installation on Reach Stacker equipment. Utilising a full colour touchscreen interface the operator is presented with work instructions which are completed and reported to the terminal planning system by 2 touches of the screen - 1 to select the move and another to send the details!

For details of Pre-2001 news contact ITS