FleetView 3 can be installed on dry vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, and containers, and also supports reefer data monitoring, including temperature set point, fuel level, alarms, and fault codes.FleetView 3 communicates real-time trailer location and event status whether the trailer is tethered or untethered, and provides an accurate record of loaded or unloaded status. Typical benefits associated with FleetView include an increase in trailer utilisation and a reduced trailer-to-tractor ratio.
The technology behind FleetView 3 combines a high-bandwidth digital wireless path with intelligent messaging and sensor capabilities. The design also incorporates GPS and digital CDMA cellular technology for seamless coverage.
From Telematics Update
Written by GPS Tracking Guy on September 5th, 2006 with no comments.
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Bulldog Technologies Inc, a provider of wireless solutions and sensor networks to monitor, track and secure assets for cargo and global supply chain security, today announced that the Costa Rican government has formally approved the patented RoadBOSS GTS system for use in monitoring and enforcement in the country’s mandatory and legislated Tecnologia de Informacion Para el Control Aduanero (”TICA”) customs program. The TICA Commission recently inaugurated its Security Control Center where all affected shipments are tracked and monitored for security and tariff compliance. The RoadBOSS GTS, if purchased, would be attached to incoming containers and redistributed land shipments of cargo traveling throughout the Costa Rican territory.
The RoadBOSS GTS is a patented electronic cargo-container security device that attaches to the locking rods spanning the doors of each container or truck trailer. Powered by a military specification energy cell, the unit uses Satellite GPS, Cellular and Internet technology to report the status of its container to PC-based customer tracking centers. Using Bulldog-supplied software, the customer employs adjustable parameters to locate, track, manage and recover both valuable cargo and the container units themselves. Primary uses are loss prevention, asset management, financial tracking and asset recovery. Overriding capabilities include confirmation of security status of container and contents.
Mr. Sam Raich, Bulldog Channel Manager for Latin America commented today: “We believe that Central and South American governments and industry are concerned about issues of security and of proper tracking of cargo for customs purposes. The Costa Rican government is instituting what we believe could be a universal control mechanism for cargo security and financial tracking in the region. This is an important achievement for Bulldog which could lead to potential orders in this new territory in Latin America.”
Mr. Paul G. Harrington, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “With this legislation, we believe that the government of Costa Rica has taken a significant step in the process of securing containerized cargo shipments traveling across its borders and through its territory. We are extremely pleased that Bulldog’s technology was able to meet the high standards set forth by the certification process. As a certified supplier for global tracking seals to the Costa Rican government, we look forward to working closely with agencies in that country to fulfill the immediate need for what we believe to be a world class technology solution ”
From ABI Research
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Written by GPS Tracking Guy on September 4th, 2006 with no comments.
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Schenker has put ten containers equipped with RFID technology into service at the Port of Hamburg, the first step in a practical test to examine the suitability of new security technology for global freight transport. The new containers will be used in a shuttle service between Hamburg and Hong Kong.“This is pioneering work we are doing for our sea freight customers, especially for groupage shipments,” said Dr. Wolfgang Dräger, Schenker’s vice president of Seafreight.
The container tag will be automatically registered at points where liability changes hands, giving the shipment immediately visibility at important transitional milestones in the transport chain.
The first test phase commences with the partners at the port packing stations. The next step will involve the container terminals as well.
Schenker will also test the ‘e-seal’, an electronic seal that documents any opening and closing of the container, as well as a range of other security devices that will monitor the shipment.
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Written by GPS Tracking Guy on August 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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Alanco Technologies Inc., a leading provider of wireless tracking and asset management solutions, disclosed today that its StarTrak Systems subsidiary has begun delivery on a single contract valued at greater than $10 million for its GenTrak wireless tracking system and related monitoring services. The StarTrak contract represents one of the largest single industrial deployments of wireless tracking and monitoring systems on refrigerated assets anywhere.
GenTrak is a GPS-based, wireless monitoring and control system, initially deployed on marine gensets to monitor the location, operating condition, fuel levels, etc., of both the genset and any connected refrigerated container. A marine genset is a portable generator temporarily connected to a refrigerated container to provide power during the land-based portion of the transport cycle. The GenTrak system provides significant operational savings and quality improvements to global shipping companies in their refrigerated container operations.
Tim Slifkin, StarTrak’s president and CEO, commented, “StarTrak currently has a fiscal year 2007 total order backlog of over $13 million, including approximately 4,000 units remaining on the GenTrak contract. The backlog consists of approximately $8 million in hardware deliveries, plus annual subscription management services in excess of $5 million, which will continue to grow annually with increased system deployments.
“The GenTrak contract is our initial entry into the marine cold-chain shipping market which includes over 700,000 refrigerated containers globally. By providing a high value solution for the refrigerated container shipping industry, GenTrak has further solidified StarTrak’s leading position as a wireless solutions provider to the refrigerated transport industry.”
Alanco Technologies Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., is a rapidly growing provider of wireless tracking and asset management solutions through its StarTrak Systems and Alanco/TSI PRISM subsidiaries. Corporate Web site: www.alanco.com.
StarTrak Systems is a leading provider of GPS tracking and wireless asset management services to the transportation industry and the dominant provider of tracking, monitoring and control services to the refrigerated or “Reefer” segment of the transportation marketplace. StarTrak products increase efficiency and reduce costs of the refrigerated supply chain through the wireless monitoring and control of critical Reefer data, including GPS location, cargo temperatures and Reefer fuel levels. StarTrak offers complete integrated solutions for tracking, monitoring and controlling refrigerated trailers, trucks, railcars, and containers.
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Written by GPS Tracking Guy on August 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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Alanco Technologies reports that it has completed its acquisition of StarTrak Systems. Startrak is the leading provider of GPS tracking for refrigerated trailers.
The transaction was valued at $20 million, including StarkTrak’s liabilities. Alanaco says that Startrak currently has sales of more than $1 million per month with a backlog of $13 million. Alanco’s principal product is TSI Prism, an RFID wireless system for area security and personnel monitoring. To date, Alanco’s focus has been on the corrections system. TSI Prism enables real-time inmate and officer identification in prison.
Written by GPS Tracking Guy on August 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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