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Group 207, a leading-edge maritime logistics operator in Israel's Port of Ashdod, implemented Oosto's facial recognition technology for video surveillance of all cargo-handling activities for its customers.

The company saw immediate results upon implementation of OnAccess for security-screening authentication of cargo and ground-handling personnel.

Oosto's solution instantly recognised authorised individuals. leading to manpower saved, reduction in man-hours, and a rapid return on investment.

Oosto calculated waiting time reductions totalling 15-20 minutes per driver on average.

"Before we implemented Oosto's facial recognition solution, we had a problem with identification which required a truck driver to provider his paperwork to a receptionist who would then work to identify the driver and certify the paperwork was correct," said Group 207 chief operating officer Ofer Margules.

"Now, we don't need the paperwork, we don't need the receptionist. The truck driver just goes to Oosto's system, the system recognizes the driver and he can access the cargo he came for. Today, if you ask any driver at this port where the most convenient place to get logistics services in terminals is, definitely they will tell you Group 207."

Said Oosto sales director Ofer Schmidt: "We are thrilled that Group 207 has chosen to partner with Oosto on this top-priority endeavour,"

"This represents a proven scenario of the value that secure, real-time visibility solutions bring to logistics service providers in today's capacity-constrained supply chain environment. In this use case, we can accurately measure the man-hours saved, both on the part of the drivers and in terms of Group 207's manpower, and clearly present a rapid return on investment."