Automated Container Code Recognition –
AI-Powered OCR on Mobile Machinery for Customs Integration


Challenge

Container terminals in Brazil require strict compliance with customs regulations and efficient logistics workflows. Traditionally, containers are identified at gate checkpoints, creating bottlenecks, manual processes, and higher operational costs. Login TVV aimed to automate container code registration directly on Reach Stacker mobile machinery, eliminating the need for gate identification. The challenge was unprecedented: achieving ISO 6346 OCR code recognition from a constantly moving vehicle with real-time data capture and accuracy above 99%.

Solution

The project team designed a solution integrating MOBOTIX cameras with the VAXTOR OCR application:

  • Real-time OCR Recognition:
    Captures container codes in ~900 ms at speeds up to 20 km/h

  • On-Machine Deployment:
    System embedded directly in a Login TVV Reach Stacker

  • Enhanced Stability:
    Connectivity modules and sensors ensure consistent performance in port conditions

  • Customs Integration:
    Captured data flows automatically to the Brazilian Customs “API Recintos”, eliminating manual intervention


Future outlook

Currently undergoing final homologation with Brazilian Customs, the solution will soon be scalable to additional machinery and terminals. This case sets a new benchmark for automation in the Brazilian port and customs sector, positioning MOBOTIX as a trusted innovator and Mantis Tecnologia as a pioneering integrator.

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