In today’s globalized world, container transportation plays a crucial role in the global economy, facilitating international trade and connecting markets worldwide. However, the security and safety of this type of transportation are of utmost importance. At Oiatrans, we have dedicated our expertise to ensure that container transportation is carried out in the safest and most secure way possible.
Container Security Devices: Essential Tools for Securing and Monitoring Containers During Transport
Container security devices are tools used to enhance the security of shipping containers during transit, to prevent theft or fraudulent activities. These range in complexity – some are simple analog locks whose primary purpose is to prevent access to the goods within a shipping container, while others are smart monitoring technologies, like those offered by Oiatrans, that not only prevent access to goods but continuously report their location, as well as any door opening or intrusion into the load in real time.
These sensor-incorporated devices can be attached to any type of container and can be removed once the journey has ended. They can be attached not only to maritime containers but also to air cargoes, pallets, or trucks. With built-in sensors, these standalone devices can make any container smart and can be mounted on any container with ease before the journey begins.
The Need for Container Security Devices
Cargo theft is a billion-dollar problem worldwide. Companies are taking several measures to improve container security measures, using techniques such as blocking, shackling, mechanical locking, etc., to deter theft. However, these mechanisms only provide physical security and are less advanced solutions – prone to failure. Over the years, thieves are becoming smarter, more aggressive, and more selective in choosing their cargo targets. They are now experts in identifying cargoes that carry high-value goods. Moreover, their coordination and execution techniques for theft have become so sophisticated that it requires much more than a simple lock on the container doors to stop them.
Therefore, implementing the right container tracking and monitoring solution, which includes sensor-based security devices, helps mitigate the risk of cargo theft, blackmail, hijacking, and smuggling. These real-time cargo security monitoring devices also aid in the recovery of stolen cargoes by tracking their real-time location, as well as enabling a timely incident response, thanks to real-time alerts.
Benefits of Real-Time Container Security Monitoring Devices
Container security devices, like those offered by Oiatrans, collect real-time information about the container’s location, any seal breach, door intrusion, route deviations, geofences, etc. They provide actionable intelligence reports from real-time data and an intuitive graphical interface for a quick glance at real-time updates. Thanks to real-time alerts, customers can trigger law enforcement protocols and timely cargo recovery actions and can protect the cargo.
