Port of Oakland deploys GE container security system
Officials at California's Port of Oakland have teamed with General Electric subsidiary GE Security to deploy a new container security system to protect against theft, smuggling and other threats at the nation's fourth busiest container port.
The Bradenton, Fla.-based GE Security system, brand-named CommerceGuard, is mounted inside a container during loading. The device monitors for and reports on any tampering or damage occurring while the container is en route. During transit, the device communicates securely to external fixed and handheld readers. Encrypted information collected from the container security devices is wirelessly transmitted to a GE network where it is accessible by authorized shippers, port authorities and other officials via the Internet. Automated warnings can be routed by the system to appropriate authorities when warranted.
Oakland joins 20 other ports around the world, including Port Everglades in Florida, the Port of Portland in Oregon, the Port of Virginia and the Port of Antwerp in Belgium, which have deployed the system. GE Security, which plans further deployments through the end of the year, has developed the system through collaboration with Mitsubishi Corp., Samsung Corp., and Siemens Building Technologies.
Port of Oakland deploys GE container security system
