Automated shipment load measuring

Industries that handle large amounts of materials, such as wood, sand, or gravel, often face a significant challenge: measuring these materials is slow, expensive, and inaccurate. Whether it’s a port terminal receiving a shipment of wood or a construction site getting a delivery of gravel, most organizations rely on manual processes, which can be time-consuming and prone to human error. 

Moreover, handling the paperwork for these shipments adds another layer of complexity, and documentation can quickly become disorganized and difficult to manage. It’s a labour-intensive manual workflow that demands significant human resources, especially for operations running around the clock.

To eliminate manual processes while delivering unprecedented measurement accuracy and operational efficiency, we’ve built an advanced automated materials measurement system. Our automated shipment load measuring leverages computer vision technology and high-resolution cameras, transforming how organizations handle bulk materials across industries like forestry, manufacturing, mining, waste management, and others.

The system uses LiDAR sensors and RGB cameras to create a 3D point cloud and a set of images of the area and vehicles. Using software developed by LMT, the system identifies objects, calculates volumes and compares with historical data, scans vehicles, and captures videos for precise analysis and record-keeping.  

The system’s smart vehicle recognition capabilities can automatically identify incoming trucks through license plate recognition and vehicle type classification. The system analyzes cargo content using AI-powered assessment tools that determine material types, sizes, and quality characteristics without human intervention.

Our automated shipment load measuring integrates directly with existing information systems, automatically validating supplier contracts and delivery documentation while generating real-time data feeds.

The system effectively reduces processing time per delivery while eliminating human error from measurement calculations. Organizations achieve consistent accuracy across multiple locations and shifts, maintaining full compliance with industry standards while freeing personnel for higher-value tasks. 

Beyond efficiency, our technology delivers a clear ROI by reducing labor costs and streamlining operations. It also provides the data needed to make smarter, more strategic decisions about materials management.

The automated shipment load measuring can benefit various industries, including:

• Construction – faster aggregate processing and precise material inventory tracking
• Agriculture – accurate grain measurement capabilities to optimize storage and shipping
• Mining – automated ore and material handling while ensuring strict measurement compliance
• Port facilities – consistent cargo processing across all shifts, regardless of operator availability

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