TOTE Maritime Alaska Selects ORBCOMM for Remote Monitoring of Refrigerated and Dry Intermodal and Over-the-Road Assets
October 05 2017 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Significantly improves visibility and
control of containers, trailers and flatbeds moving cargo
throughout Alaska, Canada and the Continental United States
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:ORBC), a leading global provider of
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions,
announced today that TOTE Maritime Alaska has selected ORBCOMM to
provide a broad portfolio of telematics solutions to monitor and
control its refrigerated and dry intermodal and over-the-road
assets, including containers, trailers and flatbeds. TOTE Maritime
Alaska is the leading Jones Act carrier serving the Alaska market,
connecting greater Alaska to the Continental United States and
beyond. This is the second deployment for TOTE Maritime, following
the success of the TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico reefer management
system deployment earlier this year.
ORBCOMM’s ReeferConnect and CargoWatch® solutions provide
real-time cold chain monitoring for TOTE Maritime Alaska’s
refrigerated containers and trailers, delivering the precise
temperature monitoring capabilities and data needed for ensuring
cargo protection as well as compliance with the FDA’s Food Safety
Modernization Act regulatory requirements. TOTE Maritime Alaska is
also deploying ORBCOMM’s CargoWatch solution for tracking their
insulated trailers, dry containers and flatbed equipment to improve
asset utilization and security.
In addition, TOTE Maritime Alaska is deploying ORBCOMM’s
VesselConnect solution on their fleet of Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO)
vessels for “on-water” visibility and control. This is the first
known deployment on a RO/RO vessel in the shipping industry.
ORBCOMM’s VesselConnect allows TOTE Maritime Alaska to receive
critical data from its refrigerated containers and trailers,
including reefer status, temperature and slot location, while at
sea. The VesselConnect solution is enabled with GSM technology
combined with advanced software for on-board monitoring. A key
benefit of ORBCOMM’s VesselConnect is enhanced crew efficiency and
safety by eliminating the need to manually check the temperature
status and condition of reefers. If an alarm occurs, it will be
automatically displayed on the VesselConnect console, and an
engineer can be promptly sent to check and resolve any issues. The
system also identifies non-performing equipment, so shore-based
staff can be alerted in advance that repairs are needed, reducing
time out of service and insurance claims.
“We are pleased to have been selected by TOTE Maritime, one of
the industry’s premier carriers, to extend ORBCOMM’s powerful IoT
solutions to another TOTE subsidiary, TOTE Maritime Alaska,” said
Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMM’s Chief Executive Officer. “By providing a
comprehensive set of telematics solutions to meet their
requirements for multiple asset types, markets and geographies,
ORBCOMM enables TOTE Maritime Alaska to enhance the visibility,
remote control and management of their assets.”
“ORBCOMM’s advanced telematics solutions are an ideal complement
to TOTE Maritime Alaska’s best-in-class service and assets, and
will enable us to provide maximum safety and further improve the
overall customer experience,” said Michael Noone, President, TOTE
Maritime Alaska. “Our commitment to innovate is essential to our
success, and we look forward to deploying ORBCOMM technology on our
assets to provide even greater service for our customers.”
TOTE Maritime Alaska began installing ORBCOMM’s solutions in the
second quarter of 2017 and will complete installation of all
equipment by early Q1 2018.
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 https://www.orbcomm.com.
About TOTE Maritime Alaska
TOTE Maritime Alaska, since setting sail as a one‐ship
company in 1975, has become the premier provider of ocean
transportation service between the ports of Anchorage, Alaska and
Tacoma, Washington. TOTE Maritime Alaska, a privately‐owned Alaska
corporation, operates a fleet of (RO/RO) cargo ships in addition to
providing overland highway and intermodal connections throughout
greater Alaska, Canada and the Lower 48. www.totemaritime.com
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