Significantly improves visibility and control of containers,
trailers and flatbeds moving cargo throughout Alaska, Canada and the
Continental United States
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2017--
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:ORBC), a leading global provider of
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions,
announced today that TOTE Maritime Alaska has selected ORBCOMM to
provide a broad portfolio of telematics
solutions to monitor and control its refrigerated and dry intermodal
and over-the-road assets, including containers, trailers and flatbeds.
TOTE Maritime Alaska is the leading Jones Act carrier serving the Alaska
market, connecting greater Alaska to the Continental United States and
beyond. This is the second deployment for TOTE Maritime, following the
success of the TOTE
Maritime Puerto Rico reefer management system deployment earlier
this year.
ORBCOMM’s ReeferConnect
and CargoWatch®
solutions provide real-time cold
chain monitoring for TOTE Maritime Alaska’s refrigerated containers
and trailers, delivering the precise temperature
monitoring capabilities and data needed for ensuring cargo
protection as well as compliance with the FDA’s Food
Safety Modernization Act regulatory requirements. TOTE Maritime
Alaska is also deploying ORBCOMM’s CargoWatch solution for tracking
their insulated trailers, dry containers and flatbed equipment to
improve asset utilization and security.
In addition, TOTE Maritime Alaska is deploying ORBCOMM’s VesselConnect
solution on their fleet of Roll-On/Roll-Off (RO/RO) vessels for
“on-water” visibility and control. This is the first known deployment on
a RO/RO vessel in the shipping industry. ORBCOMM’s VesselConnect allows
TOTE Maritime Alaska to receive critical data from its refrigerated
containers and trailers, including reefer status, temperature and slot
location, while at sea. The VesselConnect solution is enabled with GSM
technology combined with advanced software for on-board monitoring. A
key benefit of ORBCOMM’s VesselConnect is enhanced crew efficiency and
safety by eliminating the need to manually check the temperature status
and condition of reefers. If an alarm occurs, it will be automatically
displayed on the VesselConnect console, and an engineer can be promptly
sent to check and resolve any issues. The system also identifies
non-performing equipment, so shore-based staff can be alerted in advance
that repairs are needed, reducing time out of service and insurance
claims.
“We are pleased to have been selected by TOTE Maritime, one of the
industry’s premier carriers, to extend ORBCOMM’s powerful IoT solutions
to another TOTE subsidiary, TOTE Maritime Alaska,” said Marc Eisenberg,
ORBCOMM’s Chief Executive Officer. “By providing a comprehensive set of
telematics solutions to meet their requirements for multiple asset
types, markets and geographies, ORBCOMM enables TOTE Maritime Alaska to
enhance the visibility, remote control and management of their assets.”
“ORBCOMM’s advanced telematics solutions are an ideal complement to TOTE
Maritime Alaska’s best-in-class service and assets, and will enable us
to provide maximum safety and further improve the overall customer
experience,” said Michael Noone, President, TOTE Maritime Alaska. “Our
commitment to innovate is essential to our success, and we look forward
to deploying ORBCOMM technology on our assets to provide even greater
service for our customers.”
TOTE Maritime Alaska began installing ORBCOMM’s solutions in the second
quarter of 2017 and will complete installation of all equipment by early
Q1 2018.
About ORBCOMM Inc.
ORBCOMM (Nasdaq: ORBC) is a global leader and innovator in the
industrial Internet of Things, providing solutions that connect
businesses to their assets to deliver increased visibility and
operational efficiency. The company offers a broad set of asset
monitoring and control solutions, including seamless satellite and
cellular connectivity, unique hardware and powerful applications, all
backed by end-to-end customer support, from installation to deployment
to customer care. ORBCOMM has a diverse customer base including premier
OEMs, solutions customers and channel partners spanning transportation,
supply chain, warehousing and inventory, heavy equipment, maritime,
natural resources, and government. For more information, visit https://www.orbcomm.com.
About TOTE Maritime Alaska
TOTE Maritime Alaska, since setting sail as a one‐ship company in 1975,
has become the premier provider of ocean transportation service between
the ports of Anchorage, Alaska and Tacoma, Washington. TOTE Maritime
Alaska, a privately‐owned Alaska corporation, operates a fleet of
(RO/RO) cargo ships in addition to providing overland highway and
intermodal connections throughout greater Alaska, Canada and the Lower
48. www.totemaritime.com
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