Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), a global provider of video intelligence and data solutions, has announced the implementation of its SecurOS® Hazardous Cargo module. This technology has been deployed to enhance safety measures for cargo shipments along the Tamoios Highway (SP-099) in southeast Brazil, known for its extensive network of long road tunnels.
The Tamoios Highway is a vital transport route of approximately 80 km, connecting São Paulo’s industrial area of São José dos Campos to the coastal region of Caraguatatuba. With an elevation rise to nearly 600 meters, the highway traverses complex mountainous terrain and includes over 13 km of tunnels, one of which is the longest in Brazil at 3.5 miles.
These geographic features pose significant challenges in managing and monitoring hazardous material transport. In response, the Tamoios Concessionaire collaborated with ISS to introduce an automated solution to manage these complexities better.
The SecurOS® Hazardous Cargo module, integrated with ISS’s SecurOS® Auto LPR software, employs proprietary neural networking algorithms to decode international ADR standards and read hazardous cargo plates at speeds up to 150 km/h. This solution provides real-time georeferenced tracking of vehicles carrying hazardous materials, enabling the Operational Control Center to monitor cargo location precisely.
Beyond identification, the system generates detailed reports with metadata such as vehicle images, license plate data, detected hazardous products, timestamps, and travel directions. This information is managed within the SecurOS® Enterprise video management software, which flags any irregularities.
Aluisio Figueiredo, CEO of ISS, stated, “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.”
The effectiveness of the system was demonstrated during a recent incident when a tow truck caught fire inside a tunnel, enabling the control center to immediately halt traffic and guide the driver to safety. Moving forward, the Tamoios Concessionaire intends to expand the hazardous cargo technology to other strategic sections of the highway, exploring potential applications for detecting and preventing chemical leakage into local waterways, thereby enhancing environmental protection along with roadway safety.
ISS has also expanded its partnership with Arteris Litoral Sul, deploying similar technology on the BR-101 highway in southern Brazil. This initiative aims to improve operational safety and efficiency on one of the country’s busiest logistics corridors, connecting the cities of Itapema and Balneário Camboriú
