GTT launches Container Tracking System
Global Tracking Technologies’ container tracking and security technology provides a seamless, integrated container tracking and intrusion alert system over ocean and land to deliver greater ‘global’ homeland security and benefits in the logistics process.
With more than 20 million freight containers currently circulating the world it is surprising that only about 2 percent are physically inspected, according to ABI Research. For good reason, security experts have warned of doomsday scenarios involving unchecked containers that may harbor terrorists, explosives, or other hazardous materials. For this reason, Global Tracking Technologies have integrated an enhanced container security system using the very latest in technologies such as RFID, cellular and satellite communications. This total solution promises substantial commercial benefits from a security, supply chain and enterprise resource planning (ERP) perspective.
Written by GPS Tracking Guy on March 13th, 2007 with no comments.
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