Fireside Chat: Hapag-Lloyd and ORBCOMM Discuss Smart Dry Container Tracking

ORBCOMM is working with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading global shipping lines, to provide end-to-end visibility to their extensive fleet of dry marine containers using ORBCOMM telematics. A pioneer in the digitalization of container shipping, Hapag-Lloyd is the first in the industry to leverage ORBCOMM’s purpose-built, innovative dry container IoT technology to drive efficiencies and improve customer satisfaction throughout their operations.
ORBCOMM’s dry container telematics solution meets Hapag-Lloyd’s requirements for future-proofing technology that ensures compliance with certified-safe maritime industry standards, reporting longevity, update flexibility and less than one-minute install. The state-of-the-art device features an impressive battery life, intelligent solar power management and the latest telematics capabilities with optional wireless sensor support, providing Hapag-Lloyd with a best-in-class dry container tracking solution for their large-scale deployment.
The device also leverages ORBCOMM’s Global SIM for unmatched, cost-effective LTE coverage and is capable of supporting a wide range of wireless sensors using Bluetooth 5. ORBCOMM’s solution transmits the container’s real-time location and status over cellular connection to the Hapag-Lloyd LIVE platform, providing Hapag-Lloyd and its customers unmatched visibility of their shipments and deep data insights to make smarter, more informed decisions about their operations. In addition, ORBCOMM’s device is certified to the ATEX Zone 2 explosion-proof standard, ensuring safety for vessel crews and cargo.
0:00 What is driving demand for dry container monitoring?
1:43 How ready is the market for the technology?
4:13 What industry issues can dry container tracking solve?
6:56 What have been the benefits of ORBCOMM and Hapag-Lloyd working together?
11:07 What challenges have you found in implementing the solution?
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