All-In-One Solution
Streamlined refrigeration monitoring from loading to transportation, and all the way to the terminal—ensuring minimal temperature-related spoilage costs.
SOLUTIONS
Temperature Monitoring for Refrigerated Containers
Monitor temperature, location, and supported door activity across refrigerated shipping containers. Use the appropriate powered, battery-backed, or standalone architecture for terminals, storage, and transit.
Temperature & Location Records
Historical Temperature Records
Configured Threshold Alerts
Environmental visibility for containers and remote cargo
Overview
Remotely monitor & Track temperature & location Across Your refrigerated shipping containers & cargo
Our refrigerated container monitoring system utilizes our industry-leading wired and wireless temperature sensors to actively track and monitor the temperature and location of reefer shipping containers and valuable cargo. This system provides customers with 24/7 temperature visibility, the ability to monitor unlimited cold zones simultaneously, real-time and historical reports, and real-time alerts on temperature deviations, all while minimizing temperature-related spoilage costs.
Cargo Monitoring
Monitor reefers from any location with our powerful cloud platform. Set up alerts for connection loss or temperature deviations and access real-time and historical data to ensure optimal performance.
Increase Operating Efficiency
Seamlessly and automatically record temperature across your cold chain, removing the need for manual record keeping by creating a unified, automated temperature logbook.
Hardware
We Offer The Following Devices To Meet Your Needs & Requirements:
Tracking hardwarePiccolo TMX+
- External digital temperature sensor of +/- 0.5˚ C, +/- 0.9˚F accuracy
- Up to 6 wired digital temperature sensors
- Battery life of up to 5000 check-ins when fully charged
- 1 temperature & location check in / 1 hour (customizable)
- IP67 Waterproof enclosure
- 4G CATM1/NB1
Tracking hardwarePiccolo Hybrid IOT
- Wireless Temperature: Unlimited cold zones simultaneously
- Back-up battery life up to 5 years, 5000 check-ins on a single charge
- Check-in rate: Real-time & when unpowered: default of 1x/day when parked & every 10 min when in move mode (customizable)
Tracking hardwareWireless Temperature Sensor
- GPS Temperature Sensor high accuracy of +/- 0.9°F (0.5°C)
- Battery life of RFID tags: up to 24-36 months. Solar panel extends battery life to 5 years.
- Check-in rate: Real time when in Piccolo radius of up to 350 ft. When disconnected: drop-off/pick-up location check-ins
For Reefers • Refrigerated Trailers • Cold Rooms • Temperature Sensitive Shipments
Solution details
Active Refrigerated Container Monitoring
See Temperature and Container Location Together
Review current and historical temperature readings alongside container location to understand where an exception occurred and which shipment requires attention.
Monitor Separate Container Zones
Place supported wired or wireless temperature sensors in the areas that need independent monitoring, then review each zone with its own configured limits.
Preserve Records When Coverage Is Unavailable
Supported devices retain temperature and location records locally during cellular coverage gaps and upload them to Fleet.Net after service returns.
Investigate Temperature and Door Exceptions
Notify designated team members when readings move outside configured high or low limits, or when a supported door event requires attention.
Maintain Temperature History and Reports
Review time-stamped temperature history, container location, supported door events, and exceptions for quality, customer, and compliance workflows.
Faster Response Time
With active refrigeration monitoring and real-time alerts, you can immediately take action when temperatures deviate from your set thresholds. Whether your product is on board a vessel, en route, or at a fixed location, you are always in control.
START NOWWireless Temperature Sensors for Refrigerated Container Monitoring
The temperature sensors are small and can easily fit inside the Supply air vent (as seen in the picture). The temperature sensor is actually inside the vent while the solar unit sits just outside the vent so that it can better interface with the devices that pickup the data from the sensor.
Dedicated App for Temperature Monitoring
“When reefers are left over the weekend at the freight or main office, the reefer technician can monitor both locations using the mobile app. If you have reefers running at either location, your technicians can set up alerts to notify them if:
- The reefer loses connection with the monitoring device (Piccolo).
- The reefer gets warmer than the desired temperature.
Technicians can also access the current temperatures of any actively monitored reefer.
Benefits
Safer Monitoring for Ship Crews
Safer for Ship’s Crew
At sea, walking up and down to take temperature readings is not always safe, which is why it’s done only every few hours. With this system, a technician will know in advance if a reefer is in trouble before making their rounds.
Built for Refrigerated Container Operations
Configure refrigerated-container monitoring for ocean, rail, terminal, yard, and intermodal cold-chain operations.
Global Container Shipping Lines
Refrigerated Cargo Logistics
Pharmaceutical Container Shipments
Ports, Terminals & Container Yards
Fresh Produce & Seafood Transport
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reefer trailer temperature monitoring?
Reefer trailer temperature monitoring helps carriers cut the risk of cargo loss and asset damage and minimize temperature-related spoilage costs. It ensures cargo temperatures stays within the acceptable range with the use of sensors to alert if any sudden temperature changes occur.
What is a GPS temperature monitoring device?
A GPS temperature monitoring device is one that combines GPS tracking, telematics and reefer temperature control in one solution.
Can I monitor different cold zones inside the reefer?
Our Piccolo STX is capable of monitoring up to 6 different cold zones simultaneously with wired digital temperature sensors. We also offer wireless temperature sensors to monitor multiple compartments at once.
What are the benefits of refrigerated trailer tracking?
The benefits of refrigerated trailer tracking include gaining visibility & control into the location and temperature status of your perishable assets as they move through the cold chain, while reducing operational costs & cutting the risk of cargo loss and asset damage.
What is the difference between a GPS temperature sensor and a GPS temperature monitoring device?
A GPS temperature sensor and a GPS temperature monitoring device are basically interchangeable definitions. Both systems help monitor real-time temperature while providing GPS fleet data.