Crane OCR Reporting: Moves, Exceptions and the Audit Trail
Crane OCR does not only read container numbers. Because every read is stored with a time, a crane and an image, it also builds a detailed record of terminal activity. That record can be turned into reports for operations, planning and customer queries. This guide shows what a terminal can report once crane OCR is running and how those reports are used.
Key takeaways
- Each crane move is stored with the container ID, time, crane and image.
- Reports can show moves per crane, exceptions and time between events.
- The audit trail helps settle disputes about what was loaded or discharged and when.
- Reports are only as good as the data, so keep exception handling disciplined.
What is stored for each move
For every lift the system stores the container number, ISO type code, time stamp, crane ID, direction (load or discharge) and one or more images. Where available, it also records seal and damage views. This forms the base of every report. Read what data crane OCR captures for detail.
Operations reports
Operations teams use the data to see moves per crane and per shift, the time between moves and the share of reads that needed a manual check. This helps them find slow areas and balance work across cranes.
| Report | Use |
|---|---|
| Moves per crane and shift | Compare crane output and plan labour |
| Exception list | Find unreadable or mismatched containers |
| Time between events | Spot delays in the lift cycle |
| Container history | Trace a container from discharge to yard |
Answering customer and claim queries
When a shipping line asks whether a container was discharged on a given day, or a customer disputes its condition, the stored images and time stamps provide the answer. See crane OCR damage records for how images support claims.
Keeping the data clean
Reports mislead if exceptions are ignored. Review the exception queue every shift, correct IDs promptly and check that the crane and time settings are right. Feed the data to the terminal system as described in crane OCR integration with the TOS.
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Crane OCR reporting: common questions
What data does crane OCR store?
The container ID, time, crane, direction and images for each move, plus other markings where read.
What reports can a terminal get?
Moves per crane and shift, exceptions, time between events and container history.
Can the images be used for disputes?
Yes. The stored images and time stamps show what was handled and when.
How long should data be kept?
Follow your terminal’s retention policy and legal requirements.
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