Container OCR API for Netherlands Logistics

The Demands of Highly Automated Dutch Ports

The Netherlands, home to the Port of Rotterdam, leads the world in high-density port automation. In these environments, relying on legacy OCR hardware or bulky local software introduces latency that disrupts Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and automated stacking cranes (ARMGs). Furthermore, frequent rain and low-contrast overcast lighting degrade standard optical scans. To maintain continuous throughput, Dutch operators require agile, weather-resilient cloud infrastructure. For a deeper dive into overcoming these environmental hurdles, see our core Container OCR capabilities.

StructOCR: API-First European Edge Infrastructure

Engineered purely as a high-performance REST API to bypass the integration friction of bulky vendor SDKs, this endpoint is powered by our Logistics Container OCR engine. It features complete rotation invariance—automatically reading upside-down text from overhead automated cranes. The system applies strict ISO 6346 validation algorithms to mathematically verify the check digit, ensuring perfect data fidelity before it enters your Terminal Operating System (TOS).

Core Applications for Dutch Logistics

Integration & AI Prompts

Call the endpoint directly via standard HTTP protocols. The API natively supports raw Base64 strings, direct multipart file uploads, or secure image URLs, ensuring data privacy compliance.

import requests
import base64

# Prepare Base64 Image from local Dutch automated terminal capture
with open("rotterdam_agv_cam.jpg", "rb") as image_file:
    base64_image = base64.b64encode(image_file.read()).decode('utf-8')

url = "https://api.structocr.com/v1/container"
headers = {
    "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
payload = {
    "img": base64_image
}

try:
    print("Scanning High-Speed Capture...")
    response = requests.post(url, headers=headers, json=payload)
    result = response.json()

    if result.get('success'):
        data = result['data']['parsed']
        print("✅ Container Code Extracted!")
        print(f"Full Number:  {data.get('owner_code')}{data.get('category')}{data.get('serial_number')}-{data.get('check_digit')}")
    else:
        print(f"❌ Extraction Failed: {result.get('message')}")
except Exception as e:
    print(f"An error occurred: {e}")

{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "container_number": "ZCSU8921655",
    "is_valid": true,
    "confidence": "High",
    "parsed": {
      "owner_code": "ZCS",
      "category": "U",
      "serial_number": "892165",
      "check_digit": "5"
    }
  }
}