FLOW-THROUGH GATE

The Flow-Through Gate system, introduced in 1997, is a fully automated system that identifies trucks and gives drivers instructions within 25 seconds.

The Flow Through Gate system handles an average traffic flow of 700 prime movers per peak hour, and 8000 prime movers per day.

The fully automated and paperless process clears prime movers going into the port within 25 seconds using the following steps:

A manifest is submitted through PORTNET 36 hours in advance.

1. The truck arrives at the gate and is weighed by the weighbridge.

2. The driver taps his id card on the card reader and keys in an id number.

3. A signal is automatically picked up from the transponder atop the truck’s cabin.

4. The container number is captured by the Container Number Recognition System via the CCTVs at the gate.

5. The weight of the truck, driver’s identity, truck’s identity, and the container number is all checked against the manifest and cleared.

6. The automatic paging system tells the driver the exact position in the yard where the container will be stacked.

In 1999, the Flow-Through Gate System was conferred an Innovation Award at the 11th UK Seatrade Awards for its contribution to the port's excellence.