CONTRAK - Long Range Container Movement Tracking Solution for Shipping Industry

Contrack addresses the need to track location of containers moving across various continents over various modes of transportation over a time period extending multiple months. A unique battery management technique supported by a internet enabled wireless communication infrastructure allows seamless visibility of assets and containers critical to this industry.



HARDWARE COMPONENTS:

AIM 3000 UHF RFID Mobile Handheld Computer

TM3000 RFID Fixed reader and antenna system

GPS + GPRS + UHF RFID Tag


SOFTWARE COMPONENTS:

Commissioning system -

A handheld computer to commission a GPS and GPRS enabled tracking device installed on a container at the beginning of the journey. An operator can verify device operation and successful commissioning before starting to load container with goods.

Control Module -

Allows operators at various points throughout the transport route to process arrival / departure information. This module can be completely automated using a fixed reader infrastructure.

Communication Module -

A global GSM/GPRS network sends location data from the device to the server real time or at predetermined intervals.

Command Module -

Allows operators in a central location send queries to the devices mounted on containers.

Reporting Module -

Provides historical and real time reporting on all devices deployed globally using a central system. Information about routes, stoppages, speed, violations of a route can be obtained. Any movement out of the pre specified geo fence is sent out as an alert using SMS/Emails.

CUSTOMER PROFILE: Sarjak Shipping Lines

Being able to track containers over a period of 30 days without having any power on the tracking device is very important feature for our business. With a GPS enabled fleet our utilization is higher, our turnaround is greater and it all will translate into higher profitability.
- CFO