Mar.26--WAM Technologies is to provide M2M technology for remote tracking, monitoring and inspection of Maersk Line North America's refrigerated container generator sets (gensets) across the North American ports and intermodal transport network.
Deployment of WAM's M2M GensetConnect tracking system will support operational, fuel and inspection efficiencies for the shipping line's gensets, to ensure correct temperatures of sensitive cargo and reduce environmental impact.
The company will fit WAM's GensetConnect GPS/GSM wireless telematics devices to 1,453 of its gensets in the initial install, including 881 clip-ons and 572 underslung units, a statement from the carrier said.
Maersk also has the option to install the WAM technology across more of its 6,000+ strong North American genset fleet.
CEO Mark Heck of Mark-It Services (MIS) - WAM's sister company - said: "We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship to provide protective services for Maersk's North American reefer shipments by rail, supported by the latest M2M technology to ensure the best operational, fuel and cost efficiencies."
The M2M devices capture real-time data on location, fuel levels and can determine whether units are running or not.
The information is fed to WAM's M2Connect cloud-based asset management platform, which allows the shipping line and MIS, its reefer service provider, to actively monitor and control genset performance.
WAM's M2Connect platform enables remote management worldwide for reefer containers, gensets, chassis and other transport equipment moving by road, rail and sea.
(Source:shippingazette)