Reefer Monitoring Task Management & Energy

Monitoring and maintaining the temperature of reefer shipping containers is essential for ensuring that perishable goods remain safe during transport. Managing these containers requires careful observation, regular maintenance, and reliable technology in order to maintain the desired temperature range at all times.

In this article, we will provide four tips to help you monitor a reefer shipping container reliably so that your goods arrive in perfect condition.

In most ports, terminal automation largely focuses on container handling while individual containers are monitored manually. Monitoring is vital in keeping the temperature of perishable cargo at the proper levels. Still, it is very labour-intensive as the temperature setting and monitoring are often done manually.

In this post, we discuss six reasons to automate your reefer operations.

Fresh produce like fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, seafood, cut flowers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electronic goods have one thing in common: They require temperature control and must be monitored during transport.

A remote reefer monitoring system can track perishable goods' temperature and humidity during transport and their stay in ports. This information can improve the supply chain by ensuring that goods are transported in optimal conditions and arrive at their destination fresh and unspoiled. A reefer container monitoring system can also help to identify issues with the transportation of perishable goods, such as delays in transit or exposure to extreme temperatures, which can help to improve the overall quality of the supply chain.

Explore the dynamic evolution of reefer monitoring in our comprehensive article. From simple thermostats to AI-powered predictive maintenance, discover how technological advancements are revolutionizing the industry. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity, the growing role of SaaS for smaller-scale operations, and the pivotal importance of standardisation in digital data exchange. Understand how 'smartification' and seamless monitoring ensure the integrity of perishable goods, and the critical role of environmental sustainability. Dive deeper into how digitalisation is closing the gap between industry players and the rising importance of cybersecurity in an increasingly connected world.

Monitoring refrigerated container temperatures plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of perishable goods during transportation. Before the advent of modern refrigeration technology, long-distance transport of fruit, vegetables, or meat was impossible, and significant challenges were faced. The lack of temperature monitoring and regulation capabilities often resulted in product spoilage, economic losses and compromised food safety. Learn more about the reefer temperature monitoring device.

More and more goods need to be transported refrigerated or at a controlled temperature, whether they are perishable or sensitive or, because ambient temperatures in transit could negatively impact the freight.

Reefer gensets play a large part in ensuring that these goods are safely delivered everywhere on the globe, even to remote areas and that as many people as possible can benefit from their safe transport.

Identec Solutions' Reefer Runner and Tideworks Technology flagship, TOS MainSail, have been successfully integrated. Following the requirements of terminal operators in different parts of the world, Identec Solutions developed an interface between Reefer Runner and MainSail TOS, according to Tideworks technical specifications.

The global trade in perishable goods such as fruit, vegetables, and frozen goods, as well as pharmaceuticals and various temperature-sensitive electronics, relies heavily on the use of refrigerated containers called reefers.

In addition to adequate packaging, correct storage within the container and the correct settings, seamless temperature monitoring is a central factor for successful transport. Integration with Terminal Operations Systems (TOS), like Navis N4, is a crucial advantage for real-time monitoring.