Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) is a standard for sharing item-level event data between organizations. An EPCIS repository contains data about what happened to an item, including when, where, and why. RFID e-seals contain item and logistics data that is updated in an EPCIS repository as items move through the supply chain, providing visibility and traceability. A trial implemented EPCIS and RFID e-seals on shipments between ports to securely track containers from stuffing to delivery.

1. EPCIS in Action
EPCIS in RFID Container Visibility
What is an EPCIS?
• Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) is
a specification that defines a standard way to share EPC
observations within and across an enterprise
• Evidence of an event in the physical world
• Observations consisting of “what, when, where, why”
• The sharing is aimed at enabling participants in the
EPCglobal Network to gain a shared view of the
disposition of EPC-bearing objects within a relevant
business context.
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2. EPCIS Observations
1) WHAT?
This is the subject of the event which is the Electronic
Product Code (EPC) which identifies the object
2) WHERE?
This explains where the location of the event took
place.
3) WHEN?
This is where the timestamp of the event is recorded.
4) WHY?
This will explain the business step or operation
activities such as commissioning, packing, load,
shipping and receiving of the Electronic product code
EPCIS
• A repository of item-level event data.
• Sharing item-level event data between business
partners in a standardized way.
• Provides Visibility of item-level that allows
Traceability.
• Allow Business intelligence to detect
inefficiencies in supply chains.
• Provides Visualization of EPCIS repository data.

3. EPCIS in Supply Chain
What is ISO 18186:2010?
• Specifies how freight container logistic transparency
and efficiency can be improved through use of an
RFID cargo shipment tag system and an Internet-
based software package.
• Consisting of
– System Composition : RFID cargo shipment tag
(our case E-seal), reader(s) and network platform
(including database, operational system and
related system software).
– System Operator (Smartag Solution Berhad)
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4. What is ISO 18186:2010?
• ISO 18186:2010 clause 4.1
– System Composition is an open and distributed
system, which can achieve management efficiencies in
different geographical areas.
• Smartag selected EPCIS as the open and
distributed standard for data repository in ISO
18186:2010 implementation
System Overview
ISO 18186:2010
Ocean Port
Port
Shipper Consignee
Loading Discharging
Gate-In Gate-Out
Stuffing Devanning
Point Point
EPCIS
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5. Container Security Threats
Case 1: The Seattle Times
reported (published April 5, 2007)
that 22 stowaways were spotted
by U.S. Washington Customs
hiding in a container.
Approximately 100 stowaways per
year arrive in the port of
Rotterdam by ship.
Container Security Threats
Case 2: According to Labor
Daily China on July 2, 2008,
goods valued more than RMB 1
million were stolen by only one
container truck driver.
Related information has shown
that global cargo loss is
estimated at USD 30-50
billion every year because of
theft.

6. Container Security Threats
Case 3: January 2008, hundreds of
Japanese reported fell ill from eating
tainted dumplings from China.
Contamination took place during the
long transportation and storage
process, since no pesticide residue
was found in the factory.
Essential for us to monitor the
process of production, but also to
monitor the logistics process
effectively.
Potential
Container
Security Threats
• Terrorists could, for example, use containers to transport
dangerous materials, weapons, or use the containers
themselves as weapons of mass destruction.
• The potential threat of terrorists using containers poses a
large risk to our economies and to our societies.
• How large is this risk, and what is the most effective way to
reduce these risks to acceptable levels?

7. The Urgent Need
• An intelligent system based upon RFID : that records the
information of container, cargo, container flow, as well
as the security information, and realize the online real-
time monitoring of the whole process of container
logistics chain by Global Network (such as the Internet)
• This is to guarantee the safety and transparent during
the container transportation and improve the logistics
efficiency and increase the level of container service.
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How Does It Benefits the Industry?
By Using RFID E-seal:
Reduce long queuing time at the Gate In/Out
Improve efficiency of container clearance and real time
authentication
Real time update of container information into system once tagged
container enters certain zone
Provide real time visibility of container status (compromised/open)
Improved security
Prevent container loading onto wrong bay and wrong ships, going to
the wrong port - Prevent re-handling due to mistakes
Reduce manpower & human resource
Improve customer service by :
i) fast clearance at receiving and docking onto ships
ii) online access of container status real time

8. How Does It Benefits the Industry?
• It makes the whole process of container logistics more
transparent.
– Know about the transport status of their cargos in time,
so as to reduce logistics cost and brings obvious
commercial benefits for enterprises.
• More controllable and traceable;
– prevent the loss of goods/cargo.
• Enhance the level of Government supervision
– prevent smuggling and stow away,
– raise the level of national border security and
protection.
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What is RFID E-Seal?
• Normally, a mechanical security seal is applied immediately
after stuffing and seal number recorded manually.
• Objective:
– is to minimize the risk of unauthorized access into the
container
– reduce risk of cargo pilferage and the introduction of
contraband.
RFID E-seal
• However, mechanical seals have weaknesses:
– Manual inspection is required on every container by
enforcement officer
Mechanical Seal
– Unable to record date/time if tempered with
– Seal number can be duplicated and be manufactured
– Unable to carry additional information for cross checking

9. What is RFID E-Seal?
• A RFID tag with seal function
• Allows importers, shipping companies, port officials
and customs inspectors to determine, without a
physical inspection (automatically), whether the seal
has been tampered or compromised.
• Readers now can be placed in strategic places to
query the seal info and check its status. RFID E-seal
• Additional memory inside the seal allows for storing
of information which can be used by
Custom/Shippers to double checking, thus providing Mechanical Seal
faster clearance.
What is RFID E-Seal?
The information that is contained inside:
• Real-time transmission of container logistics
information
– Container information
– Cargo information
– Logistics information
RFID E-seal
• Security information of container logistics
– Time of when opening or closing the container
– Location of container when opened/closed
Mechanical Seal
(connect with GPS)
– Dynamic information and authorized stated of
container

10. What is RFID E-Seal?
Mechanical Seal RFID E-Seal
The RFID Seal can be utilized with the original
seal simultaneously without any interference.
How Does It Work?
Handheld
with Active
Reader
Container Truck
RFID E-seal
EPCIS Repository

11. How Does It Work?
Shipper @ Stuffing point
At stuffing area, information of container and cargo are written into the
RFID Seal using the handheld/mobile device.
The container door is closed and the RFID Seal will be affixed.
Information of affixing/closing of doors will be send over the Internet via
WiFi/GPRS/3G and is reflected on the website, also showing the time and
location of the container and other related information of the container.
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How Does It Work?
Gate In & Gate Out
At the gate, fixed RFID reader will retrieve information from RFID Seal and
then uploads them to the server.
The system will give alarmed/alert to the officer if security of the tag has
been compromised – found to be opened illegally during transit.
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12. How Does It Work?
Loading/Unloading at Quay Crane
At QC, during the process of lifting the container into vessel, the fixed
RFID reader will read the information from RFID Seal again and upload its
information (the security condition of container) to the server for record.
Likewise, it would give alarm message to if found to be compromised.
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How Does It Work?
Destination - Inspection Area
If containers are found to be suspicious and had to be inspected by the
Customs officer, the RFID Seal can be legally opened by using authorized
handset provided to them.
After inspection, it can lock RFID Seal again. The RFID Seal will
automatically recorded the opening date & time of the inspection as well.
Faster clearance may be introduced for Containers with RFID Seal which
are not compromised and not suspicious.
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13. How Does It Work?
Consignee @ Unstuffing Point
At unstuffing area, handheld/mobile devices are used to retrieve
information of the whole process from the RFID Seal and upload them to
the server for record.
Unlock the RFID Seal for another cycle use.
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Case Studies
Port-to-Port

14. Shanghai-Savannah Trial
• SIPG and Savannah Port have completed trial project
equipping RFID Seals, on the container boxes of ships sailing
from Shanghai to Savannah.
• Since March 2008, weekly sailings have averaged 350-500
TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) per vessel between
Shanghai and Savannah.
Shanghai-Johor Port Trial
• SIPG and Johor Port have
completed trial project equipping
RFID Seals, on the container
boxes of ships sailing from Pasir
Gudang, Johor to SIPG.
• Successful trial, and is now
making preparations to go into
next stage of commercial
adoption and awareness.

15. Kaohsiung - Penang
EPCIS Trial between Smartag
And Taiwan customs
• On-going trial between Smartag
and Taiwan customs including
EPCIS data sharing between
Taiwan customs and Smartag.
• 1st Shipment arrived at Penang
Port 25th September 2010
• 2nd shipment arrived at Penang
Port on 1st October 2010
Case Studies
Overland Transport

16. Thailand Check-Point
• Sadau & Mukdahan border to Survanabumi, vice-versa.
• Thai Royal Custom Introduce the system to ensure integrity of
cargos going IN/OUT of Thailand airport from check-point /
Free Zone.
Moving Forward
• We are serious and committed to move forward, not
only with a technical trial, but with commercial
implementation, that will reap great benefits.
• Asian to become the first mover, and the showcase
for the entire world as a model to follow.
• Thus, we encourage and need many more
shippers/liners/ports/manufacturers to come
forward and participate in this exciting RFID future.

17. To Participate & Inquiries
• Email us at info@smartag.my and provide us
with the following information:
Company information
Contact details
Date, venue, and time to meet up for further
discussion
Questions and Answers
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