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ZIM MAGAZINE
The Pilot
ZIM completed a successful pilot test with a major
multinational pharmaceutical company, which involved
installing monitoring devices on containers of sensitive
goods being transported from Israel to destinations in the
USA and Europe. Valuable containers were safely shipped
to the USA, and the project was deemed a success by both
the customer and the team at ZIM. We are currently in
contact with a number of additional customers in Israel
and the USA, with the aim of expanding the project and
adding more customers.
Following the success of this pilot, ZIM is set to offer a
complete service package that includes the installation of
the monitoring device, which allows the customer to fully
monitor the container from any location, as well as alerts
about abnormal events being sent to predefined individuals,
and – first and foremost – the allocation of a dedicated team
to deal with any issues that arise.
ZIM completed a successful pilot test with a major
multinational pharmaceutical company, which involved
installing monitoring devices on containers of sensitive goods
being transported from Israel to destinations in Europe and
the USA. These valuable containers were safely shipped to
the USA, and the project was deemed a success by both
the customer and the team at ZIM.
The System
The ArrowSpot device incorporates sensors that monitor the
container’s temperature and humidity, and issues alerts in
the event of any deviation from the preset values. The device
also monitors the generator responsible for refrigerating the
container and, in the event of any inactivity, it sends an alert
within a specified time via cellphone, e-mail, or dedicated
website, as determined in advance.
The device monitors any full or partial opening of the
container door and sends an alert.
The device tracks the position of the container on land and
between ports, and compares the actual route with the
preplanned one.An alert is sent in the event of any deviation.
Device calibration can be carried out remotely by a
qualified technician while the container is en route.
When on board ship, the device’s sensors are
connected to the ship’s monitoring system.
Technicians from “Carrier” connect the device to the generator
of the reefer before it is shipped to the customer, and they
also remove it when the empty container is returned at the
end of its journey.
The cost of this service depends on the length of the voyage
and other factors, but the expense to the customer does not
compare with the potential expenses that could be incurred
if the cargo is damaged. The assumption is that insurance
companies will recognize the benefits of the device and
accordingly lower the premiums required for monitored
cargo, because their risk levels will be significantly reduced.
When an alert is received, ZIM’s service enables the problem
to be dealt with immediately by the relevant ZIM team
member.
The Service
ZIM’s service begins with the connection of the device
(supplied by ArrowSpot, which has an agreement with Carrier,
the world’s largest manufacturer of reefer containers) to
the reefer container’s generator. As mentioned above, the
device will issue real-time alerts in the event of changes to
When an alert is received, ZIM’s
service enables the problem to
be dealt with immediately by the
relevant ZIM team member.
Following the success of this pilot,
ZIM is set to offer a complete
service package
