Maersk has started rolling out next-generation IoT connectivity devices across its refrigerated container fleet, with around 30% of its reefers already upgraded by June.
The Danish carrier said the new devices will replace all existing IoT units across the fleet over the coming years, standardising equipment and improving data flow for cold chain customers.
The upgrade follows Maersk’s wider rollout of a new digital connectivity platform across 450 vessels, creating the basis for smarter cargo tracking and management services.
“As real-time access and data availability grow increasingly vital for our cold chain customers, the deployment of our next-generation IoT devices will provide them with a much more reliable data flow throughout the container journey,” said Bruce Marshall, head of reefer cargo at Maersk.
Maersk has offered its Captain Peter visibility product since 2019, allowing customers to monitor cargo from the moment goods are sealed in the container through to final delivery.
The new devices support 4G and 5G connectivity, remain backwards-compatible with 2G and 3G networks, and harvest energy through solar panels to support always-on operation.
Maersk said the upgrade will also provide the building blocks for new features and tools to help customers interpret data and respond during the container journey.
