Why Add Automatic Container Number Reading to a Weighbridge System | Smart Weighbridge Malaysia

In today’s logistics, port operations, container yards, warehouses, and industrial supply chains, a weighbridge system is no longer just a tool for measuring weight. It is a critical part of digitalisation, automation, tracking accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Sin Huat Hin Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd now offers a powerful enhancement to modern weighbridge systems: Automatic Container Number Reading (OCR Container Recognition).

1. Why Add Automatic Container Number Reading?

Traditional methods rely heavily on manual entry or drivers reporting the container number. These methods are prone to:

• Typing errors

• Inconsistent data formats

• Delays during peak hours

• Limited traceability and weak evidence

• Difficulty in integration with ERP/WMS/TOS

Automatic container recognition eliminates all these issues.

2. Key Benefits of Automatic Container Number Reading

1. Eliminate human error and ensure high data accuracy

Container numbers combine letters and digits (e.g., MSKU1234567), and manual input is extremely error-prone.
OCR provides over 99% accuracy, ensuring the container number matches the weighbridge record perfectly.

2. Faster weighing process and smoother traffic flow

The system recognises the container number automatically as the truck enters the weighbridge – no manual recording needed.
This allows your operation to:

• Reduce queue time

• Improve weighing speed by 30–50%

• Increase truck throughput capacity

3. Automatic data logging and complete traceability

The system captures container number, licence plate, timestamp, weight, and photos automatically.
This creates a strong audit trail for future dispute resolution or compliance checks.

4. Improved safety and regulatory compliance

In ports, logistics hubs, oil palm mills, construction materials and manufacturing plants, container numbers are essential tracking identifiers.
OCR ensures:

• Each container is linked to the correct weight

• No container switching or manipulation

• Compliance with customs, port, and internal SOP requirements

5. Seamless integration with ERP/WMS/TOS

The automatic container number can be easily integrated with systems such as:

• SAP

• Oracle

• WMS

• TOS (Terminal Operating System)

• Any proprietary database or server

This eliminates redundant manual entry and accelerates digital transformation.

6. Complete photo evidence and higher transparency

High-resolution cameras capture container images, vehicle photos, and weighing scenes automatically.
This enhances visibility, auditability, and operational transparency.

3. Why Choose Sin Huat Hin Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd OCR Solution?

We provide industry-proven container recognition technology with:

• Industrial-grade cameras for outdoor and low-light environments

• AI engine capable of reading damaged, dirty, or reflective containers

• Compatibility with all weighbridge brands

• Support for single, double, and skeletal trailers

• 24/7 heavy-duty operation

• Local installation, support, and maintenance

Applicable for ports, logistics hubs, factories, warehouses, transporter fleets, mining operations, and more.

4. Conclusion: A Smart Module for the Future of Weighbridge Systems

Automatic container number reading is becoming a standard requirement for modern logistics and weighbridge digitalisation.
With this upgrade, your operation becomes:

• Faster

• More accurate

• More secure

• Fully automated

• Competitively advanced

Sin Huat Hin Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd helps your business transition into the era of Intelligent Weighbridge & Smart Logistics.

┌───────────────────────────────┐
│          OCR Camera (AI Recognition)                            │
│     Captures Container Number Automatically              │
└───────────────────────────────┘
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       ┌───────────────────────┐
       │   Weighbridge Deck                                │
       │   (Truck + Container )                             │
       └───────────────────────┘
                 ↓
┌──────────────────────────┐
│  Weighbridge Indicator + Software System     │
│  • Weight Data                                                  │
│  • Container Number                                        │
│  • License Plate                                                │
│  • Timestamp + Photos                                     │
└──────────────────────────┘
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