UNIT45 B.V., specialising in the construction and delivery of 45 foot containers for European intermodal transport operations, has selected Orbcomm, a mobile network provider to supply its end-to-end telematics solution and Cloud platform for remote container monitoring and control. UNIT45’s diesel-electric containers provide maximum capacity and cargo stability for long-haul rail, transport temperature-controlled cargo, including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, printers and computers, along the New Silk Road linking China and Europe.
UNIT45 is using Orbcomm’s complete telematics solution, including hardware, connectivity, device management, and its robust CargoWatch web reporting platform, for their container fleet. Due to the remote nature and harsh climate of the New Silk Road rail route, the Orbcomm devices are dual-mode, automatically switching to satellite when there is no cellular coverage, to ensure uninterrupted, reliable service and full visibility of Unit45’s containers from origin to destination.
CargoWatch solution allows UNIT45 to receive critical data from its containers, including the container temperature, diesel volume and machine performance as well as alerts and alarms. The Orbcomm platform also enables UNIT45 to remotely control its refrigerated units, such as adjusting the temperature and starting and stopping the reefer. In addition, Orbcomm’s solution reports when preventive maintenance or repair is needed, which allows for advance arrangements to be made for a qualified technician or the right parts to be waiting at the earliest checkpoint to minimize downtime.
By utilizing Orbcomm’s container monitoring solution, UNIT45’s logistics customers and shipper end users can see the data on their own computer screens or on Orbcomm’s web platform or mobile phone app. Customers can also seamlessly interface with their internal enterprise systems for maximum efficiency.
UNIT45 expects to complete deployment of Orbcomm’s container monitoring solution in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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