The ability to track the route taken by a container or shipment is now almost a standard in most logistics companies. However, precisely pinpointing the current location of transported goods is made possible by a small GPS tracker and GPS Trace software. This solution allows for constant monitoring of the route being taken, and in the event of theft, enables a quick response and the recovery of valuable items.
How does it work?
Monitoring a package or container is possible by placing a tracker inside the shipment and logging into appropriate software, e.g., GPS Trace. The GPS tracker is based on satellite tracking conducted by two independent navigation systems – from GPS transmitters and GLONASS. Information about the current position or the route the shipment has taken is collected on a server and made available to users with an internet-enabled device, such as a tablet or mobile phone. This function allows you to check where a package or container is, regardless of time or place. In the case of transporting valuable goods between continents, route information also allows for estimating when they will reach their destination. It is worth emphasizing that using the GPS Trace platform panel is simple, and the current shipment location is presented on a map. Thanks to this, using the system in a company does not require hiring an additional person to operate it. Moreover, recorded routes can be exported, stored on a hard drive, and analyzed.
A model commonly chosen by entrepreneurs is the GPS GL 300 Server tracker. It is characterized by a compact, lightweight design and resistance to splashes and shocks. These parameters allow the device to be placed inside a shipment without worrying about its proper functioning. Equally important is the long-term operation of the equipment. The built-in 1300 mAh lithium-polymer battery provides efficient power for the tracker for up to 95 days in sleep mode, and in the case of GPS tracking every 10 minutes, it ensures continuous operation for up to 10 days. Location precision is guaranteed by the U-blox M8 module, which, thanks to the use of the SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System), tracks an object with an accuracy of up to 2 meters.
Protection against theft
Transporting valuable items carries the risk of theft. To be sure that a shipment is delivered to the indicated address without worrying about its contents, it is worth “equipping” it with a mini GPS tracker. The device not only indicates the current location of the goods but also allows for defining a safe zone within which it can move. In the event of leaving the designated area, e.g., the territory of a province or country, the owner receives information about the event and, additionally, immediately receives a message with the current location where the package is. This solution enables notifying the appropriate services and almost immediate recovery of the misappropriated property.
Downtime during shipment transport or the theft of valuable items is the reality for many logistics companies. These problems can be eliminated by a system for monitoring and tracking transported goods. Equipping a container with a GPS tracker and having access to the GPS Trace platform will enable constant control over the location of valuable shipments and allow for an appropriate response in a threatening situation.
