The document discusses the critical need for a smart cargo tracking system to address the growing issue of container losses at sea, which significantly impacts industries and causes shortages. It outlines how smart containers equipped with GPS and IoT technology can enhance tracking capabilities by providing real-time data on location and status, though challenges like standardization remain. The benefits of such tracking solutions include improved transparency, reduced customer inquiries, and accountability in the delivery process, which can lead to efficiency gains across various industries.

1. Smart cargo traking system :-
The number of containers lost in sea causes great loss to industries and even due
to this some item witness shortage. Also causes loss of valuable goods send to
other countries in need.
Every year , According to figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC) 3,133
containers were lost overboard in the 2020 – 2021 period compared to 779 in the
previous period, an increase of 400%. WSC noted the winter of 2020 – 2021 saw
an unusually high number of weather-related incidents.
In Indian ocean a loss of 4,293 containers in 2013 according to WSC.

2. Why tracking is needed and what is smart container tracking
system?
Shipping containers go through numerous checkpoints before they get to their
destination. Still, you want to make sure your goods get through their long journey
and to your customers’ doors safeand sound. That’s why cargo container tracking
is necessary.
A smart container is essentially a regular container equipped with GPS tracking
devices (also referred to as container security devices or cargo trackers). These are
removable IoT-powered devices with built-in sensors that are attached to the
container or placed in between the goods to be shipped. Such container trackers
work reliably offline without an internet connection or with internet .
How does a container tracking system work?

3. Every smart container solution builds on several technological pillars:
 An active smart device attached to the container
 Collecting and sending data from sensors to cloud
 A cloud-based platform for collecting, processing, and sharing data
 A catalog of APIs for easy integration into different platforms
 Various communication protocols
What data is monitored by shipping container tracking technology?
The most important information for a logistics manager relates to a container’s
status and location. All the telematics data intelligence listed below can be
obtained with the help of a smart container tracking system:
 Geolocation
 Geofencing and predicted ETA
 Door status (open/close)
 Temperature and moisture level
 Shockdetection
 Unusual activity
 Late in/out site
 Fall off detection

4. What are the challenges in implementing a container tracking
system?
One major challenge in this regard is standardization. Technology is developing at
an incredible pace, and today, universal standards are more needed than ever.
Failure to develop suchstandards may cause unpleasant issues, such as:
 Lack of interoperability among devices and systems
 Overly expensive and time-consuming integrations
 Major deployment limitations due to proprietary technologies
 Prohibiting international validation of technology
 Possibility of vendor lock-in
What are the benefits of container tracking solutions?
Container tracing software can make life much easier for customers and businesses
related to transportation of goods and development of supply chain solutions. With
a GPS container tracking system, you can:
 Save time on answering numerous customer issues related to orders status.
Customers will automatically receive notifications on meaningful events
happening to their orders.
 Achieve visibility and transparency about all processes,storedata about
shipments, and provide proof of delivery at every touchpoint for an
unlimited period of time.
 Maintain peace of mind for delivery orders, count the costofdelivery fast
and easily, and provide real-time updates for drivers and customers.
 Guarantee accountability, as delivery losses or delays will be evident to
everyone involved in the delivery process.
CONCLUSION :
If we can reduce the costof this technology Container tracking solutions can bring
tangible results for many stakeholders throughout the supply chain. Businesses can
use them to reduce their shipment times and their manual workloads. A huge

5. variety of industries beyond logistics and transportation can win from developing,
running, and integrating GPS tracking for shipping containers, including retail,
aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, electronics, and automotive.