Maryland s port takes another step closer to perfecting auto handling Maryland s port takes another step closer to perfecting auto handling.
New technology tracks cars from port to parking lot.
The Port of Baltimore s first-rate handling of automobiles is among the best in the nation. Now, thanks to a port-wide agreement with the ILA, information about automobiles rolling on and off ships calling at Baltimore is being electronically tracked to pinpoint the cause of any damage. The cutting-edge system, which is the first of its kind, scans and captures a driver s ID badge number along with the Vehicle Identification Number on the car. With cooperation from everybody it s getting done and the manufacturers have been very happy. Labor is taking more pride in their work and it s really a top down effect.