SolVisionCase Study

ALPR and Shipping Container Number Recognition Using AI

Case

Automatic Character Recognition in Logistics and Transportation

Cargo terminals are vital hubs in logistics, offering services such as container storage, maintenance, inspection, and warehousing. The operational efficiency of these terminals is essential for maintaining service quality. Each shipping container is assigned a unique identification number, while the vehicles transporting these containers are identified by their license plates. Tracking and verifying both shipping container numbers and freight vehicle license plates is critical for efficient terminal operations.

A close-up image of a gray shipping container with its unique shipping container number recognized by AI OCR

Challenge

Recognizing License Plates and Shipping Container Numbers

The inspection of freight vehicle license plates and shipping container identification numbers presents significant challenges due to variable positioning and unpredictable lighting conditions within container terminals. License plates may be angled or partially obscured, making them difficult to read, especially in low-light or glare-heavy situations. Similarly, shipping container numbers, typically printed on their exteriors, can vary in font size, color, and clarity, leading to recognition difficulties. These inconsistencies, combined with the dynamic environment of terminals, necessitate robust technology capable of accurately detecting and interpreting both freight vehicle license plates and shipping container numbers under varying conditions.

Solution

AI-Enhanced Optical Character Recognition with SolVision

SolVision leverages advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to enable accurate Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and shipping container number recognition. The system effectively reads freight vehicle license plates and shipping container numbers, even when the fonts, colors, and positions of characters vary. By training a rapid AI model with a diverse set of sample images, SolVision automatically converts visual data into digitized information. This capability significantly enhances inspection accuracy and streamlines logistics management processes, enabling efficient tracking and verification within container terminals.

AI Optical Character Recognition

A close-up image of an orange shipping container with its unique shipping container number recognized by AI OCR

Shipping Container Number Recognition

A truck parked on a street with its license plate number (2254459) recognized by AI OCR

Automatic License Plate Recognition

Outcome

Integrated with cargo management system for real-time tracking

Enhanced operational efficiency through accurate data digitization

Automatically captured and verified license plate and container numbers