A port in a security storm

September 2018 Transport (Industry), Surveillance

When you leave your house in the morning, grab a banana for the road, get in your car, and navigate to work using your smartphone, have you ever stopped to think about how those goods wound up in your hands? What kind of journey did they go on to get from the plantation or the factory to your supermarket or retail store? For most, bananas have found their way to your local supermarket by some form of global trade.

Over the years, South African consumers were accustomed to locally grown bananas. However, due to a severe drought, supermarkets have had to rely on imported bananas to keep up with local demand, resulting in an 867% increase over the last 3 years. The considerable uptick in banana consumption is worldwide. Bananas attributed to 15.3 billion USD of global purchases in 2017 and were one of the most traded goods by weight. It’s mode of transportation? Containers via sea transportation.

Since the late 1960s, container shipping has become one of the most common methods of transporting goods and products between countries and could even stake claim to establishing the first truly global industry. Container shipping forges connections between countries, markets, businesses, and people through global trade.

As the world’s population continues to grow, so does global trade, which puts a need on countries, organisations, and seaports to focus on improving efficiencies and maintaining appropriate levels of security to minimise risk.

Surveillance cameras is one tactic often used to help streamline operations through the leveraging of existing technologies. This approach delivers greater capability and enhanced ROI through the early detection of threats and operational inefficiencies.

When considering a security solutions partner, look to companies who have worked with a variety of ports throughout the world to deliver valuable tools and platforms. Their capabilities should include video surveillance, advanced video analytics, 360-panoramic technology and advanced video monitoring systems; allowing end-users to build stronger security programmes through intelligent data collection.

Security leaders should also consider the capabilities a provider possesses when it comes to the custom integration of existing port management systems with other third-party applications. Open platforms that can easily integrate and support other systems outside of security (i.e. cargo recognition and building management) help to deliver an advanced ROI and add future value for any security investment made today.

The combination of feature-rich video imaging, intelligent analytics, and open video management platforms consolidates security solutions and procedures into an intuitive platform. In turn, this enables seaports to operate at maximum efficiency and security ensuring that consumers can continue to expect bananas at supermarkets.

For more information contact Yvette Venter, Pelco by Schneider Electric, +27 11 254 6400, [email protected], www.schneider-electric.co.za





Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page



Further reading:

Unlock the future of security operations in Bloemfontein
DeepAlert News & Events Surveillance
Security professionals and business leaders are invited to revolutionise their offsite monitoring operations at the DeepAlert Product Road Show, taking place on 16 – 17 September 2025, at the Schoemanspark Golf Club, Bloemfontein.

Read more...
Your Wi-Fi router is about to start watching you
News & Events Surveillance Security Services & Risk Management
Advanced algorithms are able to analyse your Wi-Fi signals and create a representation of your movements, turning your home's Wi-Fi into a motion detection and personal identification system.

Read more...
250 000 connected vehicles in Africa
Asset Management Transport (Industry) Logistics (Industry) IoT & Automation
Wialon, the global fleet digitalisation platform created by software developer Gurtam, announced it has reached a record number of 250 000 fleet vehicles and assets connected in Africa.

Read more...
2025 video surveillance market set for improved fortunes
News & Events Surveillance
Novaira Insights has unveiled its latest report, World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software – 2025 Edition, forecasting a healthy growth rate of 8,1% until 2029, excluding China.

Read more...
Wialon announces integration with fleet maintenance and optimisation platform
News & Events Transport (Industry) Logistics (Industry)
Fleet management software platform integrates with a fleet maintenance and optimisation platform to support mutual customers for better workflows and deeper insights into fleet operations.

Read more...
Next generation of AI-powered video telematics
IoT & Automation Surveillance Transport (Industry)
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution in South Africa, has launched Webfleet Video 2.0, an AI-powered solution designed to enhance fleet safety, security, compliance with local regulations and operational efficiency through real-time video insights.

Read more...
Key design considerations for a control room
Leaderware Editor's Choice Surveillance Training & Education
If you are designing or upgrading a control room, or even reviewing or auditing an existing control room, there are a number of design factors that one would need to consider.

Read more...
Advanced surveillance storage from ASBIS
Infrastructure Surveillance Products & Solutions
From a video storage solutions perspective, SkyHawk drives, designed for DVRs and NVRs, offer high capacity, optimised firmware, and a reliability workload rating of hundreds of terabytes per year.

Read more...
Surveillance to unjam the traffic
Integrated Solutions Transport (Industry)
Traffic is a challenge that affects urban areas across Africa. The city of Johannesburg, South Africa’s most populous city, experiences severe traffic resulting from a confluence of issues, including power outages, faulty traffic lights, and infrastructure theft.

Read more...
4K HDR camera for mobility
Surveillance Transport (Industry)
e-con Systems has introduced a 4K HDR front-view camera, engineered to deliver reliable, long-range imaging for mobility applications such as delivery robots, autonomous vehicles, and off-road vehicles.

Read more...










While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd. | All Rights Reserved.