Magnetic reefer device launched by Orbcomm to help carriers monitor third-party units

Orbcomm has introduced a temporary monitoring system for reefers, which it claimed would help carriers and ports handling third-party containers.

Speaking to The Loadstar at Intermodal Europe in Rotterdam this week, vice president of container and port solutions Mike Dempsey said the magnetic system provides “complete” control”.

“Genesis of the temporary CT3100 was a request from a shipping line that wanted a way to monitor guest boxes that came aboard its vessels,” said Mr Dempsey.

“Under the new VSA regulations, the carrier was ...