Container OCR API for UAE Ports & Logistics

The Extreme Environment of Middle Eastern Ports

Terminals in the UAE, such as Jebel Ali, are global pioneers in smart port technology. However, implementing vision-based automation here faces extreme physical hurdles. Traditional optical scanners frequently fail due to the intense, blinding reflection of the desert sun on corrugated metal containers, or when lenses are obscured by airborne sand and dust. Local IT teams need cloud infrastructure that filters out environmental noise natively. For a deeper dive into overcoming these specific environmental hurdles, see our core Container OCR capabilities.

StructOCR: Built for the Harsh Desert Environment

Engineered purely as a high-performance REST API to bypass the maintenance of localized vendor SDKs, this endpoint is powered by our Logistics Container OCR engine. It features complete rotation invariance—automatically reading upside-down text from automated top-down cranes. The system applies strict ISO 6346 validation algorithms to mathematically verify the check digit, ensuring perfect data fidelity even if characters are partially obscured by sand or intense glare.

Core Applications for UAE Supply Chains

Integration & AI Prompts

Call the endpoint directly via standard HTTP protocols. The API natively supports raw Base64 strings and direct multipart file uploads, eliminating the need to host sensitive security footage publicly.

import requests
import base64

# Prepare Base64 Image from local UAE port CCTV capture
with open("jebel_ali_gate4.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-Glare 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": "EMCU8504730",
    "is_valid": true,
    "confidence": "High",
    "parsed": {
      "owner_code": "EMC",
      "category": "U",
      "serial_number": "850473",
      "check_digit": "0"
    }
  }
}