APL is adding oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring capabilities on top of temperature and humidity tracking to its satellite tracking system, SMARTemp, designed for reefer shipments.
APL adds oxygen and CO2 monitoring to reefer shipment tracking APL is adding oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring capabilities on top of temperature and humidity tracking to its satellite tracking system, SMARTemp, designed for reefer shipments. Powered by a microprocessor controller affixed to an APL reefer container, SMARTemp records precise readings on temperature, humidity, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels of the reefer cargo shipment in real-time. Transmitted via satellite to the shipping line's central server, customers can retrieve the data on APL's e-commerce portal, HomePort. Live monitoring of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels comes in most useful for cargoes filled with delicate items or produce that are moved using the carrier's SMARTCare+ technology. This atmospheric control solution manipulates oxygen and carbon dioxide levels within the reefer containers to preserve the qualities and prolong the post-harvest life of the cargo. Head of Special Cargo, Ng Kar Loke, said in a statement: "APL deploys only the best reefer solutions that protect cargo integrity during every APL voyage. APL will continually innovate through our range of SMART reefer technologies to deliver customer value."
