From helping to maintain safety and checking-in passengers to tracking valuable assets and managing yard operations, Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers contribute to the smooth operation of port, rail and airport facilities worldwide.

Cargo Management Solution

In this age of complex, tightly-integrated supply chains and intermodal logistics, shippers and buyers must know the exact location and shipment status of their en-route cargo. Without this detailed visibility and tracking status, supply chains bog down and product availability and production commitments suffer. Port, airport and railyard operators that don't use the latest technology to manage and track cargo are at a significant competitive disadvantage in this new era.

Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers help transportation professionals manage all aspects of in-transit cargo, from loading and unloading to storage, bin and location management and yard management. Toughbook mobile computers are lightweight and portable enough to go anywhere. They help provide full visibility into cargo status via integrated barcode scanners, built-in RFID capabilities and comprehensive wireless communications capability. With high drop and shock ratings, magnesium alloy construction and resistance to liquids and extreme temperatures, Toughbook computers are right at home on the loading dock or in the cargo hold. In addition, advanced mobile features, such as long-lasting, hot-swappable batteries for continuous uptime and sunlight-viewable touchscreen displays for quicker data entry and access.

Toughbook computers enhance the productivity of cargo handlers and managers and are an invaluable tool to keep cargo moving with optimum efficiency.

Check In Solution

With ever-more demanding passengers, tighter turnaround schedules and increased regulatory oversight, passenger check-in and processing is a rapidly changing area. Gone are the days of basic lines and queues. Check-in and on-boarding of passengers, luggage and cargo is increasingly mobile. It must go smoothly, quickly and accurately. Mistakes can cause delays, customer dissatisfaction and even government intervention.

To meet pressing needs for increased check-in speed and accuracy, cruise ships, airlines, passenger trains and other carriers are turning to rugged and lightweight Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers. With features like optional barcode and fingerprint readers and robust wireless communications capabilities, Toughbook mobile computers keep passengers moving—and content. Lightweight, rugged designs don't sacrifice functionality, however. Toughbook mobile computers run the full Windows operating system for easy integration into existing systems.

All these features, along with extra-long battery life, add productivity to the demanding jobs of mobile check-in personnel. Touchscreens make information input and access is easier, faster and less error-prone than with other check-in terminals. And with rugged aluminum alloy cases and shock mounted hard drives, Panasonic Toughbook computers keep working if dropped by workers or jostled by passengers.

With Toughbook mobile computers, the check-in staff is more productive. Workers have the tools they need to match luggage to passengers, match passengers to manifests, and match management's goals for on-time performance.

Inspection Solution

With budgets tight and capital expenditures low, transportation companies must get the most out of existing equipment and facilities. One of the best ways to ensure greater uptime is a program of pro-active inspections to monitor assets and make sure they are operating as required. Without an aggressive inspection program, and the technology to support it, higher costs and bigger problems may be waiting down the road.

Panasonic Toughbook computers play a vital role in keeping supply chains running smoothly by assisting managers and field service personnel with inspections. Portability, durability and connectivity make Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers the eyes and ears of inspectors worldwide, helping them keep everything from heavy equipment to vehicles, rail lines, road beds and fire prevention systems operating at peak performance. A complete Microsoft Windows® operating system helps Toughbook devices integrate with centralized maintenance applications and work with an endless variety of reports, work orders and other forms. Full wireless connectivity makes it easy to transmit and receive information. Easy-to-read, sunlight-viewable displays and touchscreens, as well as spill-resistant keyboards, make an inspector's interaction with a Toughbook device simple, intuitive and less prone to errors.

A built-in camera helps inspectors to document damages or problem areas and to annotate reports with images that can be easily transmitted from the Toughbookmobile computers. The integrated GPS capability makes it easier for inspectors to find, locate or map equipment. Shock-mounted hard drives, long-lasting batteries and drop-tested construction make Toughbook computers as rugged as they are functional.

Ergonomically engineered, Toughbook computers are lightweight and durable, providing inspectors with an able assistant to keep equipment up and running and to curtail problems before they occur.

Maintenance Solution

For port, rail and airport terminal operators, maintenance of mission critical assets is a high priority. Aside from the obvious safety issues, poorly maintained equipment breaks down more frequently—impacting schedules, customer satisfaction and ultimately the bottom line. To keep passengers and cargo moving, maintenance must be done efficiently, but it also must be done right.

Panasonic Toughbook computers are widely used to help maintain vehicles, planes and trains. Toughbook mobile computers go where technicians go: under vehicles, in cockpits, cargo holds and engine rooms. Instead of pouring through cumbersome manuals or wasting time walking to centralized computer workstations, technicians use lightweight Toughbook mobile computers to carry drawings, specifications, parts lists and more at their side. In addition to saving time and making the entire maintenance function more efficient, easy-to-read sunlight- viewable displays reduce errors. They also save time because technicians can find information faster and implement fixes more quickly. Service reports and other status information can be sent wirelessly to a central database without reentering data, saving more time and eliminating the potential for errors.

Toughbook mobile computers are built to withstand the rough handling, occasional drops, inclement weather and exposure to liquids and dirt inherent in the maintenance function. Long-lasting batteries and hot-swappable battery packs keep technicians working. The rugged design provides operators with years of trouble-free performance and low total cost of ownership.

Keeping passengers and cargo moving requires reliable and productivity-enhancing maintenance equipment. Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers are the first choice of transportation maintenance professionals around the globe.

Transportation Management Solution

Port, rail and airport operators are the gateways of the supply chain. Most goods flow through their facilities. But operational complexity is magnified by intermodal freight, multiple carriers, third party logistics providers and more. Consequently, managing transportation assets leaves no room for error. Missed shipments and schedules, or missing cargo, can have serious financial ramifications.

That's why savvy operators are using Panasonic Toughbook computers to cost-effectively manage vehicles, vessels and planes, as well as forklifts and facilities. Toughbook mobile devices are lightweight and portable enough to go just about anywhere to track assets and shipments. Long battery life is a hallmark of every Toughbook computer, and they feature extensive wireless communication options for roaming large facilities. For example, built-in GOBI® global mobile internet technology supports multiple wireless networks from a single device. This means port, railyard or airport personnel can stay connected, even while switching between cellular networks on the same Toughbook computer.

Toughbook computers are built for the most demanding environments. They offer drop and moisture-resistant engineering and sunlight-viewable screens. With built-in cameras and barcode readers, Toughbook mobile computers are the ideal all-in-one solution for transportation management in port, rail and airport facilities.