Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Hi-G-Tek Inc. deploys electronic cargo monitoring system in Ghana

Monday, August 2, 2010

To ensure proper transport to its destination and to better enforce compliance with trade regulations, all bonded cargo arriving at Ghana’s ports will be electronically sealed and monitored with Hi-G-Locks from Hi-G-Tek Inc.

The Hi-G-Lock, a portable and reusable electronic seal, uses highly intelligent RFID wireless technology to provide robust physical security, as well as automatic processing and real-time monitoring of secured cargo both in transit and in storage.


Embedded sensors prevent any attempt at opening, bypassing, or tampering with the Hi-G-Lock. If the system detects any such attempt, it records the event and sends an alert to the proper personnel.

The data terminal saves the electronic manifest of the sealed cargo into the electronic seal’s memory. The information can include vehicle ID, container and invoice numbers, cargo descriptions, quantities and destinations.

In low-frequency short-range mode, the Hi-G-Lock logs and communicates data through a hand held data terminal and can also be inspected or set by a small key fob, or Micro Reader. The high frequency long-range mode provides full two-way read/write data communication capabilities at a distance of 100+ meters. [end] 

EarthSearch announced that it has shipped products on purchase orders from its Ghanaian partner MultiPlant for oil tanker monitoring and other logistics solutions.

To stabilize gas prices, the Ghanaian government reimburses oil companies delivering to the interiors of the country, which would not otherwise get services due to the cost of delivering to those regions.The Ghanaian government will deploy EarthSearch’s integrated LogiBoxx RF GPS device to prevent fraudulent claims for payment by oil distributors.

read more »

A research team at the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) has developed an antennaless RFID tag designed to offer enhanced tracking of metal and liquids.

read more »

East Coast Diversified Corporation announced delivery of its EarthSearch Communications wireless communication products to Russia telecommunications provider, Komtelekom.

The integrated system provides real-time data about the state of cargo and the truck, including monitoring pickup and drop-off times, verifying accuracy of shipments and alerting as to whether trucks or cargo have been tampered with or stolen.

read more »

Goodpack Limited has begun the implementation of RFID tagging every one of its more than 2.6 million intermediate bulk containers (IBC). The Singapore-based company provides a patented unique packaging alternative for bulk cargo to replace wooden boxes and metal drums, for cost and environmental advantages.

read more »

Be first to comment...
Comment on this article

Your full name and URL will be displayed with your comment.

Your email is not shown or shared, and is used only for your Gravatar image.




characters left.