ORBCOMM Inc. recently launched a new solar-powered asset tracking solution that enables fleets of any size to cost-effectively monitor trailers, intermodal containers and other transportation assets and gain operational visibility.
ORBCOMM’s new solution, which is part of the company’s award-winning CT 1000 product line, offers unparalleled value for fleet and intermodal managers looking to monitor asset location, start/stop motion status and configurable alerts a few times a day.
With access to critical movements via geofencing through the ORBCOMM platform, fleets can estimate arrival times, detect misuse or unauthorized use of their assets and quickly deploy corrective measures to mitigate delays that impact operations.
This addition to ORBCOMM’s best-in-class asset tracking portfolio delivers the power of IoT technology to transportation customers so they can simplify fleet management, optimize asset utilization, enhance customer service and potentially win more business.
The solution is designed with a rugged enclosure and is IP67, IP69k and ATEX Zone 2 certified to handle virtually any environment. It can be installed in as little as one minute per asset and is built to require no manual attention after installation thanks to its solar-powered battery and over-the-air updates. In addition, ORBCOMM’s global SIM provides unmatched, multi-network 4G LTE cellular connectivity with 3G/2G fallback to support trailers and intermodal containers — no matter where they roam.
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading global shipping lines, was the first to leverage ORBCOMM’s state-of-the-art, CT 1000 technology through a unique solution that was purpose-built to help them increase transparency and improve the management of strained, supply chains.
“ORBCOMM’s latest innovation in IoT technology is targeted for transportation fleets who want a reliable asset tracking solution that balances features, functionality and cost and helps them stay competitive,. We’re making it easy for fleets of any size with multiple asset types to know what is happening across their operations to boost efficiency, improve decision making and keep their assets flowing smoothly along the supply chain.” — Gregg Plonisch, Senior Vice President of Product Management, ORBCOMM
