プロジェクトの背景
In traditional cross-regional transit customs and multimodal transport, customs authorities heavily relied on disposable mechanical seals. These traditional seals lacked en-route status monitoring capabilities, making it difficult to completely eliminate unauthorized opening. Furthermore, manual inspection, cutting, and sealing workflows caused severe truck congestion at ports and bonded zones, hindering trade facilitation.
To improve digital supervision capabilities and enhance transit cargo security, the HB-A1SP Smart E-Lock was introduced as an intelligent customs electronic seal solution for modern cross-border transportation management.
Solution: HB-A1SP Smart E-Lock for Customs Transit Regulation
The HB-A1SP Smart E-Lock integrates electronic sealing, GPS positioning, IoT communication, and remote management capabilities to support digital customs supervision processes.
By connecting with customs management platforms, the solution enables real-time visibility of transit vehicles, electronic seal monitoring, and more efficient cargo clearance procedures.
コアアプリケーションシナリオ
1. Inter-Customs Transit Regulation
During cross-border or inter-regional transit, containers are secured with the HB-A1SP Smart E-Lock installed on the door locking bars.
With built-in GPS/BDS/LBS multi-mode positioning technology, the device enables customs platforms to monitor vehicle locations and transportation routes in real time.
Through geo-fencing functions, the system can identify abnormal route deviations and provide additional visibility throughout the transit process.
2. Bonded Zone and Customs Warehouse Storage
During temporary storage at customs warehouses, ports, or bonded zones, cargo security remains an important concern.
The HB-A1SP features an IP67 dustproof and waterproof design, allowing reliable operation in challenging environments, including rainy conditions and coastal areas with high salt exposure.
The device provides an additional physical security layer for goods waiting for customs clearance or further transportation.
3. Automated Customs Clearance and Electronic Unlocking
At the destination customs checkpoint, the HB-A1SP supports secure electronic unlocking through multiple authentication methods, including:
- Authorized customs RFID cards
- Bluetooth (BLE) authentication
- Remote unlocking commands from the management platform
This enables paperless cargo handover and helps improve the efficiency of customs clearance procedures.
Customs Pain Points Resolved
1. Reducing Risks of Unauthorized Access and Cargo Swapping
Traditional mechanical seals cannot provide real-time information after installation, creating challenges when unauthorized opening or cargo swapping occurs during transportation.
The HB-A1SP Smart E-Lock integrates IoT sensors to detect abnormal events such as:
- Unauthorized shackle cutting
- Forced lock body damage
- Unauthorized unlocking attempts
When abnormal situations occur, the system records relevant event information, including time and location data, providing valuable support for cargo verification and security investigations.
2. Improving Transit Visibility Across Long Routes
Long-distance cross-border transportation often involves complex routes and different operating environments, making continuous monitoring difficult.
The HB-A1SP supports continuous tracking of vehicle routes and electronic seal status throughout transportation.
Even when communication conditions fluctuate, the device can preserve important status information and synchronize data when network communication is restored, helping customs platforms maintain a more complete digital audit record.
3. Increasing Customs Clearance Efficiency
Traditional seal inspection requires manual checking, cutting, and replacement processes, which can increase waiting time at checkpoints.
By integrating electronic seals with customs information systems, the HB-A1SP enables digital verification between:
- 車両情報
- 貨物マニフェスト
- Electronic lock identification data
This helps simplify inspection procedures and reduce unnecessary vehicle waiting time at customs checkpoints.
4. Supporting Long-Distance Transit Monitoring
Cross-border transportation requires electronic seals that can operate reliably throughout extended journeys.
The HB-A1SP uses high-capacity battery technology combined with intelligent power management features, including:
- Low-power standby mode when stationary
- Automatic activation during movement
This supports multi-week transportation monitoring and helps maintain continuous cargo supervision during transit.
プロジェクトの成果
Enhanced Transit Cargo Security
By combining physical locking protection, IoT monitoring, and digital records, the HB-A1SP helped strengthen customs transit supervision and improve cargo security management.
Improved Customs Clearance Efficiency
Electronic verification and remote unlocking capabilities reduced dependence on traditional manual seal handling processes, helping improve operational efficiency at ports and bonded zones.
Digital Transformation of Customs Operations
The integration of smart electronic seals with customs management systems reduced repetitive inspection tasks and supported the transition from traditional physical supervision toward data-driven digital management.