Containers and swap bodies transport goods over long distances and enable efficient transfer between rail, road, and ship. Yet logistics companies face real challenges: goods are lost through theft or unauthorized access, deliveries are delayed, or loading capacity is used inefficiently. This is exactly where telematics solutions come in.
How Telematics Works for Containers and Swap Bodies
Telematics solutions combine sensor data with GPS (GNSS) and send it to the cloud via a mobile connection, where the data can be monitored and analyzed. Among other things, the following are recorded:
Location and movement
Condition of the asset
Temperature and humidity
Shock and vibration
Opening and closing of doors
The Key Benefits at a Glance
Real-Time Monitoring
Companies can track the location and condition of their containers at any time. This creates greater transparency and control across the entire logistics process.
Less Theft and Loss
Sensors detect movement as well as the opening and closing of doors and report unauthorized activity in real time. This allows for a quick response, and stolen or lost goods can be recovered more easily.
Better Maintenance and Asset Management
Sensors monitor the condition of containers and swap bodies and signal upcoming maintenance needs. This enables companies to act proactively and reduce downtime.
The Right Hardware from Telic
For these applications, Telic offers solar-powered standard hardware that works without an external power supply. The devices are designed to bridge even long periods of darkness. Sensors inside the container or swap body can be monitored continuously via Bluetooth.
The ideal standard device is the Telic Solar, an IP69-certified tracking device that, at just 20 mm in height, can be mounted flat on the outer wall of containers. Where standard solutions are not enough, the Telic engineering team makes customized adjustments to the hardware and brings them into production.
Related Topics
To see how telematics is used in other areas of logistics, take a look at our articles on Telematics Solutions for Transport and Logistics and Successful Fleet Management Through Cost Reduction.
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