Logistics
In order to optimise and gain
maximum control over logistics
processes, access to integrated
real-time information is critical
– which requires a platform
to bring disparate telematics
together.
The cargo transport sector is one that
optimise their processes, helping them
deals in precision. When containers
to deal with these challenges more
arrive at the various ports in South
effectively.
Africa, they need to be moved quickly
to their destinations.
Telematics
solutions
have
become
increasingly common in the transport
The cargo ships themselves have
and logistics sector as a way of provid-
schedules to meet, and the trucking
ing this much-needed information.
companies need to deliver goods to
customers within a certain time frame,
particularly if the goods are perishable.
However, when trucks and trailers
from different suppliers with different
telematics systems are combined into
However, moving cargo from the ports,
a single convoy, valuable information
through cities, across provinces and to
may be lost, as manual reconcilia-
different areas relies on limited road
tion between the different systems is
and rail infrastructure, which often
required.
causes bottlenecks. If there are delays
at the harbour, or accidents along the
roads, or if the trains are not running
on schedule, cargo is delayed.
Often, different systems from various suppliers cannot work seamlessly
together. In addition, individual systems
do not provide any benefit to any of the
Truckers may have to wait outside
stakeholders outside of the owners of
ports, or on roads, potentially causing
that system.
traffic congestion. In addition, they are
being paid for their time but are not
productive due to delays. These are but
a few examples of the many challenges
these companies face.
The key to unlocking the value of
telematics lies in breaking down these
silos to deliver visibility between the
different providers. In order to gain a
full understanding of the entire cargo
Having the necessary information in
transport chain, integrating multiple
real time about every aspect of the
systems into a portal that offers
cargo value chain can assist logistics
full end-to-end visibility is critical to
companies to gain greater control and
efficiency.
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