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Electronic Asset Tracking Freight Containers

As a freight container moves through the transport network, electronic asset tracking activates: sensors, RFID tags, GPS modules, and IoT devices continuously relay location and condition data to a central platform.

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As a freight container moves through the transport network, electronic asset tracking activates: sensors, RFID tags, GPS modules, and IoT devices continuously relay location and condition data to a…

Beyond position, the systems capture environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and shock exposure—critical for pharmaceuticals, perishables, and high-value cargo.

Supply chain partners gain uninterrupted visibility, can detect deviations from expected conditions immediately, and respond proactively to delays or security incidents.

Last updated: 23 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asset_tracking

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As a freight container moves through the transport network, electronic asset tracking activates: sensors, RFID tags, GPS modules, and IoT devices continuously relay location and condition data to a central platform. Beyond position, the systems capture environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and shock exposure—critical for pharmaceuticals, perishables, and high-value cargo. Supply chain partners gain uninterrupted visibility, can detect deviations from expected conditions immediately, and respond proactively to delays or security incidents. Unlike basic track-and-trace, which only records status events at fixed scan points, asset tracking provides continuous, event-driven monitoring of the physical container itself.

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