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Reefers at the Jebel Ali Port
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region
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This marks another major achievement where the port operator has adapted state-of-the-art technology to serve customer needs, and to assure the highest possible standards of operation.
The REFCON system, manufactured by Johnson Controls, enables authorised reefer operators to track refrigerated containers (“reefers”) throughout their journey, via remote access.
Data is processed through the REFCON Global Monitoring System (GMS) server at the manufacturer’s facility in Denmark.
Work began on the REFCON project at Jebel Ali Port’s Container Terminal 1 in May 2007, and at Terminal 2 in April 2008.
Installation at both terminals was completed earlier this month.The REFCON reefer container monitoring system is fully compatible with the ISO 10368 Standard, which sets data-logging formats and message protocols governing remote reefer monitoring systems. REFCON enables operators to respond quickly to emergencies, and reduces or eliminates downtime. Any temperature or other irregularities within the container unit triggers an alarm in the reefer control office, which dispatches a mechanic to investigate the problem.
DP World, UAE Region’s investment in REFCON has already shown positive results, both in monitoring live reefer containers and ensuring consistency and accuracy of records.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region, said:
“The completion of the REFCON project is a proud moment for DP World, UAE Region. What was once a time consuming, multi-handed job has now become a one-man, one station operation. The establishment of this system is yet another step towards meeting our customers’ needs. I congratulate the DP World team and Johnson Controls experts for the successful completion of this project.”
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