CMA CGM unveils new solution for tracking reefer containers
French shipping group CMA CGM has launched the SMART reefer container solution, which is based on Emerson technology. By using the company’s new product, the customers will get a unique opportunity for tracking its refrigerated goods.
“With SMART reefer container, you can track the position and status of your refrigerated goods and ensure they travel in optimal conditions. Supply chain management is facilitated through an intuitive online interface that is updated in real-time. This enables you to be more proactive at every step of the transport process,” CMA CGM states. The Emerson technology, which is a vital part of the new tracking solution, allows monitoring the status and conditions of containers in real-time; receiving key data such as location, temperature and gas variations as well as setting up notifications to detect possible anomalies and quickly implement corrective measures.
SMART dry container solution
The SMART reefer container solution complements the SMART dry containers product, which was developed for tracking dry goods. It was launched in 2018 on the basis of the state-of-the-art technology provided by TRAXENS. The solution allows the customers to track the position of their dry containers both at sea and on land as well as alert them about the intensity of possible shocks, the opening and closing of container doors and the temperature variations outside.