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Hanjin Terminal at Pier T, Long
Beach --ESC Delivers Technical Infrastructure and Operating
System to a Mega Terminal
Handling more than one million TEUs per year, the 385-acre Pier T Terminal at the Port of Long Beach, California, certainly qualifies as a "mega terminal." Total Terminals International (TTI), a joint venture between Marine Terminals Corporation and Hanjin Shipping, relocated its operations from the Pier A Terminal to the newly developed Pier T Terminal at the Port of Long Beach. TTI chose Embarcadero Systems Corporation to ready the new facility for operations and to design, develop, and implement a state-of-the-art Terminal Operating System (TOS). The impressive Pier T Terminal opened in August 2002, and now boasts one of the largest outdoor wireless networks in the world.
TTI selected ESC to lead the terminal
operator's efforts to lay the infrastructure-including facility
security and TOS. The first-rate facility security system
includes perimeter security and surveillance. ESC provided
an access control solution that involves smart cameras and
motor carrier identification equipment at gates to validate
truckers and bookings.
TI found a valuable partner in ESC who-as
project manager-directed the competitive bid and award process
on complex contracts for third party technology vendors providing
wireless, automation and computing equipment solutions. The
project also involved working closely with TTI to ensure all
third parties met their important milestones and satisfied
the terminal's technical requirement.
ESC was tasked to ensure a smooth transition
to the new facility and to help TTI meet its objective of
operating a productive terminal within six months of initiating
the project. To meet these objectives, ESC deployed the new
technology systems and infrastructure project in tandem with
terminal's construction. ESC coordinated project deployment
with the Port of Long Beach authorities and its numerous construction
teams working on the physical build-out of the terminal, which
included lanes, offices, lights, and cranes.
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The Challenges
TTI's challenges centered on deploying
a greenfield terminal infrastructure and operating system
at one of the world's largest terminals. In addition, TTI's
multiple software and hardware systems needed to be integrated.
ESC supported the terminal operator's objective of opening
a productive new facility within the very short timeframe
of six months.
The Result
TTI's Pier T solution was comprised of the following systems:
- Automation (e.g. cameras, barcode readers and printers)
- Wireless (e.g. antennas, handhelds)
- Network
- Telecommunications
- Cabling
- Computing equipment and peripherals
- Terminal Operating Software implementation and integration
CCTV system consisted of:
- 101 cameras (72 Spectra dome PTZ; 29 fixed)
- Matrix switcher (148 X 48)
- Custom software for control
- Fiber optic transceivers (IFS)
- 2-way audio communication to 70 stations
- Data collection devices
- Web interface
ESC's Technical and Project Leadership
ESC managed all aspects of infrastructure
analysis and design, the bid process for each of the system
areas, and systems integration for the terminal operating
system. ESC developed and outlined a project plan for each
design and deployment area. As project lead, ESC established
detailed requirements, created Requests For Proposals, and
competitively bid the cabling, wireless networks, computer
equipment, and terminal operating system. Under ESC's leadership,
the project successfully coordinated all of the parties associated
with the building and operating of a successful, high-volume
marine terminal.
ESC Contact
Ed Schriger
Embarcadero Systems Corporation
1701 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502
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