ORBCOMM Partners with Vobal Technologies to Enable Refrigerated Container Management at Sea
May 23 2017 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Technology partnership enables shipping
lines to equip vessels with low-cost GSM architecture for wireless
monitoring and control of smart containers and cargo throughout the
supply chain
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a leading global provider of
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions,
announced today that it has partnered with Vobal Technologies
(Vobal) to enable end-to-end visibility of refrigerated smart
containers and other IoT-connected assets transporting
temperature-sensitive, high-value cargo across international
waters.
Based in Evanston, IL, Vobal Technologies has developed and
deployed its CargoGSM™ network over the past 5 years, thereby
extending IoT connectivity to sea. ORBCOMM is deploying Vobal’s
maritime GSM technology as part of its new VesselConnect solution,
which allows shipping lines to monitor and control smart containers
and their cargo on-board their ships. As announced last week, early
adopters of ORBCOMM’s VesselConnect solution include TOTE Maritime
Puerto Rico, a premier shipping carrier specializing in moving
cargo between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico.
VesselConnect allows carriers to receive critical data from
smart containers loaded on their ships above and below deck,
including reefer status, temperature and slot location, as well as
to adjust reefer container set points and conduct pre-trip
inspections on-board, reducing manual labor and expediting cargo
distribution on land. The solution enhances crew efficiency and
safety by eliminating the need to manually check reefer and other
containers carrying perishable cargo. Status reports and alarms are
automatically displayed on the VesselConnect console on-board and
can also be viewed by shore-based personnel on ORBCOMM’s Cloud
platform for immediate action.
“Bringing connectivity to the sea leg of the supply chain is a
critical extension of ORBCOMM’s extensive portfolio of IoT
solutions for remote monitoring of transportation assets on land,”
said Christian Allred, ORBCOMM’s Senior Vice President and General
Manager of Global Sales. “We are pleased to partner with Vobal
Technologies to deliver the next generation of connected container
solutions that help our customers reduce cargo damage, decrease
operating costs and enhance customer service.”
“Vobal’s core GSM technology was developed specifically for use
at sea, which means that not only does CargoGSM work with VSAT but
also, uniquely, with FleetBroadband®. CargoGSM on board enables
ORBCOMM VesselConnect to extend reliable network coverage
throughout the vessel’s cargo spaces, above and below deck,” said
John Nix, Vobal Technologies’ Founder and Chief Executive Officer.
“Using Vobal’s system to plug the mid-ocean connectivity ‘black
hole’, ORBCOMM can now provide shipping lines with end-to-end
traceability of reefer containers throughout the supply chain both
on land and at sea in real time.”
About ORBCOMM Inc.
ORBCOMM (Nasdaq: ORBC) is a global leader and innovator in the
industrial Internet of Things, providing solutions that connect
businesses to their assets to deliver increased visibility and
operational efficiency. The company offers a broad set of asset
monitoring and control solutions, including seamless satellite and
cellular connectivity, unique hardware and powerful applications,
all backed by end-to-end customer support, from installation to
deployment to customer care. ORBCOMM has a diverse customer base
including premier OEMs, solutions customers and channel partners
spanning transportation, supply chain, warehousing and inventory,
heavy equipment, maritime, natural resources, and government. For
more information, visit www.orbcomm.com.
About Vobal Technologies, LLC
Vobal Technologies delivers high-quality, low-cost and secure
VoIP and M2M Solutions for commercial maritime customers. Founded
in Evanston, Illinois in 2010, Vobal Technologies’ team has built a
reputation for solving the unique telecommunications challenges of
commercial vessels. These solutions were created by leveraging more
than 20 years’ experience providing networking connectivity in many
of the world’s most technically challenging operating
environments.
As of mid-2017, Vobal’s maritime network has enabled monitoring
of over 15,000 refrigerated containers and connected more than
20,000 mobile handsets on more than 100 vessels ranging from small
cruise ships to large container ships. Vobal’s solutions have also
carried nearly two million minutes of phone calls at sea. For more
information, visit www.vobal.com.
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