ISS has revealed that its SecurOS Hazardous Cargo module was recently deployed to monitor cargo shipments and enhance operational safety.
According to the company, the module was deployed across the Tamoios Highway (SP-099) in southeast Brazil, which features some of the longest road tunnels in the country.
Tamoios Highway (SP-099)
The Tamoios Highway (SP-099) is a critical route stretching approximately 50 miles (80 km) and linking São Paulo’s industrial hub of São José dos Campos with the north coast at Caraguatatuba.
The highway’s elevation rises from sea level to nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters), traversing complex mountainous terrain that demands robust engineering and advanced safety measures.
The route features more than 8 miles (13 km) of tunnels, including Brazil’s longest tunnel at 3.5 miles.
The company said that managing these extensive, challenging features introduces significant operational complexities, especially in monitoring the transport of hazardous materials.
SecurOS Hazardous Cargo
Powered by proprietary neural networking algorithms, SecurOS Hazardous Cargo, an optional module within ISS’ SecurOS Auto LPR software, can decode international ADR standards and read hazardous cargo plates at speeds up to 93 mph (150 km/h).
The system subsequently updates vehicle positions in real time as they move through the tunnel complex.
ISS highlighted that the georeferenced tracking allows the concessionaire’s Operational Control Center to know exactly what hazardous materials are circulating and precisely where they are located.
Beyond real-time identification, the solution generates comprehensive reports containing key metadata – including vehicle images, license plate details, the specific hazardous product detected, timestamps and travel direction.
All this information is tied together within the SecurOS Enterprise video management software, ensuring that any irregularity or potential threat is automatically flagged.
This enables the operations team to initiate rapid, targeted responses that are tailored to the exact type of cargo involved, ISS added.
“A vigilant eye”
Aluisio Figueiredo, CEO of ISS commented: “Our system acts as a vigilant eye within the tunnel, instantly identifying a vehicle’s hazardous cargo plate and interpreting its data.
“In the event of an emergency, this gives operators immediate clarity on the specific materials present, allowing for a faster, more informed response.”
Partnerships
In addition to the Tamoios Highway, ISS explained that it recently partnered with Arteris Litoral Sul, another major highway operator in southern Brazil, to deploy our technology on the BR-101 – a critical logistics corridor connecting the cities of Itapema and Balneário Camboriú in the state of Santa Catarina.
This deployment leverages hazardous cargo identification along with automatic incident detection to improve operational safety and efficiency on one of Brazil’s busiest highways.
