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LXE — a Leading Supplier of Rugged Mobile Computers for Intermodal Transportation -- Joins Smart and Secure Tradelanes as a New Partner
Nov-17-03
WASHINGTON & LIVINGSTON, N.J. LXE Brings Proven Ruggedized Wireless Computer Platform to Largest Global Network for Intermodal Supply Chain Security
Smart and Secure Tradelanes, the global initiative deploying an end-to-end supply chain network to enhance the security and efficiency of ocean-container shipments, announced today that LXE, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers that improve the performance of supply-chain execution applications, has joined the rapidly growing international consortium. Since launched in the summer of 2002, Smart and Secure Tradelanes has attracted more than 65 partners, encompassing the world's leading port operators, major shippers, and best-of-breed ocean cargo services and solution providers.
Today's announcement was made by the Strategic Council on Security Technology, a global resource and catalyst for supply-chain security instrumental in launching SST. The announcement was made at the TransComp 2003 Expo, organized by the National Industrial Transportation League and which is co-locating with the Intermodal Association of North America's Intermodal Expo at The Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. LXE co-exhibited here with fellow SST partners E.J. Brooks and Savi Technology to demonstrate how their supply chain asset management and security systems interoperate with cargo containers. E.J. Brooks demonstrated its recently announced door sensor seal (E-Seal), and Savi demonstrated its two-way network communication transponder and sensor hubs, called Savi Sentinel.
SST leverages the software and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and infrastructure built for the U.S. Department of Defense's Total Asset Visibility network, which is compliant with international RFID technology standards and is the world's largest active RFID cargo tracking system.
LXE has over 30 years of experience in developing fully ruggedized wireless products and solutions that are used in hundreds of ports around the world. LXE will integrate active RFID read/write capability into its MX-5 rugged handheld computers. The MX-5 will then communicate to the SST network via the Universal Data Appliance Protocol (UDAP), a free and openly licensable interface.
"We are proud to be a partner in Smart and Secure Tradelanes," says Jim Childress, LXE President and General Manager. "Implementation of the Security Solutions we are co-developing with our SST partners will be greatly facilitated by the presence of our wireless technologies in hundreds of container terminals worldwide."
"At a time when industry and government officials are promoting more use of smart containers, and as Smart and Secure Tradelanes gains momentum upon entering Phase 2, we welcome LXE for bringing another critical technology component to the network," said Gen. John Coburn (Ret. U.S. Army), Chairman of the Strategic Council on Security Technology, who was instrumental in expanding the military's TAV network.
In SST Phase 2, partners expect U.S. ports to develop and deploy enhanced processes and complementary technologies that will continue to improve the security capabilities within the nation's ports and to extend that security to shipments as they move from sea transportation to truck or rail systems.
"SST has been designed on a flexible and open platform for best-of-breed solution providers, and LXE adds another dimension in data capturing and reporting capabilities," Coburn added. "The LXE partnership brings greater flexibility and agility in identifying and communicating the whereabouts of shipments in real-time at a strategic checkpoint in the supply chain — the ports of debarkation and embarkation."
The SST partnership emphasized that the initiative will benefit from the expertise LXE has gained through its extensive experience in addressing the challenges of applying wireless automatic identification technologies in the environmentally hostile conditions that exist at ports and other intermodal facilities. SST's global information network infrastructure provides real-time data on the physical location, status and integrity of shipments, which is enabled through the unique integration of a wide variety of automatic identification technologies and devices such Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based electronic seals, GPS systems, sensors and biometric access controls with a global security network.
"SST is designed as an open-technology platform from which multiple layers of security and smart container management can be built with advanced systems, best practices and international standards," Coburn added. "The seamless linkage of web-based software with automatic identification technologies now enables anyone responsible for shipments to know the full status of their shipments at all critical times in real-time."
To date, SST has implemented its global information network infrastructure at major seaports worldwide, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Seattle-Tacoma, Los Angeles-Long Beach, New Jersey, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Felixstowe. In Phase 1, the SST network demonstrated a link between improved security and supply chain efficiency while managing hundreds of "smart and secure" containers that automatically transmitted information on their location and security status to the global security network. Results submitted to government officials showed a significant net economic efficiency benefit from participation in the SST program.
Partners in this industry-driven initiative include port operators Hutchison Port Holdings, P&O Ports, PSA Corporation, China Merchants, and Stevedoring Services of America -- which together manage over 75% of world container trade, as well as major multinational shippers, and solution providers such as Savi Technology, EJ Brooks, Parsons Brinckerhoff, and Sandler, Travis Trade Advisory Services.
About LXE Inc.
LXE Inc. improves supply chain performance by applying over 30 years' experience developing wireless products and solutions. From rugged mobile computers, advanced auto ID technologies, and wireless network infrastructure, to our award-winning customer support -- LXE's easy-to-use products are as reliable as the people who install and support them.
Based in Norcross, Ga., LXE also offers a full range of turnkey services, including radio integration, project and installation management, network design, technical support, and repair services. LXE is a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMS Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELMG), and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit our Website at http://www.lxe.com.
About the Strategic Council on Security Technology
The Strategic Council on Security Technology is an international assembly of top executives from the world's largest port operators, major logistics technology providers, four-star generals, former public officials and prominent transportation consultancies. Acting as an international resource, the Strategic Council on Security Technology is committed to helping ensure greater supply chain security through best-of-breed practices and technologies while working with a variety of other industry associations. More information can be found at www.scst.info.