The Port Interface

1. The Port &Terminal
Truck Interface
Presentation by:
R. Gordon Payne,
Chairman: HLCSI
THE PORT INTERFACE

2. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc.
A Truck Carriers Expectation at the Port Interface
To achieve congestion free access and the fast turnaround
of trucks at the terminal
To optimize two way container moves whenever possible
o Move an export or empty container into the terminal
o Move an import or empty container out of the terminal
 To secure timely pick-up and delivery reservations that
match the requirements of the Customer’s supply chain

3. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc.
Today’s Successful Truck Carrier
Is a multi million dollar “Asset Based” business that provides:
• The seamless integration of services to match the customer’s supply chain
• Offers integrated container terminal and container transport solutions “Port to
Door” “Door to Port” “Port to Port”
• Uses vigilant truck/chassis and driver safety protocols to ensure full
compliance with NSC and US-DOT safety standards using “Best Industry
Practices”
• Uses leading edge information technology that integrates the dispatch and
billing functions with the real time tracking of all trucks, chassis, containers
using GPS, Geo Fencing and bar coding technology
• Provides customers with the ability to track and monitor the status of
shipments within the supply chain between the Port and Door.
• Uses Industry Best Practices and monitors driver and truck performance every
step of the way.

4. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc.
Truck Carrier Customers: Who are They?
HLCSI’s Customers Include:
• Shipping Companies
• Big Box retailers
• Freight forwarding & 3PL service providers
• Importers and Exporters that route their containerized cargo through:
 The Vancouver Gateway and the CP & CN Railheads
 The US Gateways of Seattle and Tacoma and all points within
Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest States of the USA.

5. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc.
Truck Service Requirements
Today’s Service Requirements Include:
•A “Sufferance Bonded” Off-dock container terminal to enable customers
to pre-stage import/export cargo to coincide seamlessly with their
production/cargo flow requirements.
•The integration of Off-Dock and trucking services to eliminate the
uncertainty of the transfer of containers between the port and the
customers doors on a 24/7 basis.
•The resources, technology, knowledge and operating processes to
manage the peaks of each customer’s business
•Understanding all facets of the customer’s Supply Chain to ensure the
right solution is chosen to fit the requirements of the customer’s supply
chain.
•Performing services as a component of the customer’s business
•The ability to foresee changes to market needs and to plan ahead for
them: Night gates - weekends

6. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc.
Features of HLCSI’s Computer Technology
• Integrates job order, dispatch, navigation, truck chassis and
container tracking, messaging, wage capture, billing and accounting
system.
• Combines the dispatch functions and the tracking of all trucks,
chassis and containers on a real time basis using GPS technology.
• Uses geo fencing to capture cycle times at all port and rail facilities
plus at HLCSI’s Off dock terminal and other high activity locations
such as Cross Border points
• Bar coding technology to track the deployment and location of our
fleet of over 300 chassis
• PDA’s (personal data assistant devices) used by drivers:
 To receive dispatch assignments
 To relay messages pertaining to each assignment
 To obtain electronic signatures for the receipt of containers by
customers.

7. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc.
Features of Dispatch System (continued)
• Enables the Company to track and monitor the actual location and
status of every truck in the fleet.
• Provides the ability for customers to track the status of their
shipments in real time using web based technology.
• The system is unique to Harbour Link and is designed to optimize
dispatch, driver communication, truck turn-around, transport
security, driver safety and to maximize two way movements and
overall trucking performance.
• The system was adapted from a system used in Europe by the courier
sector.
• The system was developed jointly by the UK supplier and Harbour
Link to fit the unique requirements of the NA container drayage
sector.
• The system is presently exclusive to Harbour Link

8. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc
Job Preparation

9. DISPATCH PROCESS
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10. HarbourLinkContainerServicesInc
Tracking Process; Overview

11. TRACKING PROCESS: TERMINAL
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12. PDA & BAR CODES
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13. GEO FENCING: REGIONAL
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14. GEO FENCING: CONTAINER TERMINAL
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15. TRACKING TURN TIMES
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16. COMPLETION OF JOB
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