APM Terminals will use RFID to prevent yard accidents

Technology

Monday, January 21, 2013

APM Terminals said its operation in Callao, Peru, will use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to improve safety . Operators of heavy equipment, such as reach stackers and forklifts, will receive automatic alerts if pedestrians or other personnel are close to the machinery and at risk. APM Terminals noted these terminal workhorse vehicles are known to have certain “blind spots” in which the operators cannot easily see nearby activity. All yard perso...

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