Shipping containers 2.0: how cakes and crime are redefining the metal box

This article fully explores smart containers and their benefits, offering insights into how they are transforming - and will continue to transform - the logistics landscape.

Natively insulated shipping containers, like AELER's Unit One, offer a superior alternative to traditional methods. They provide better insulation and cost-effectiveness for transporting temperature-sensitive goods while eliminating the need for refrigeration units, increasing cargo capacity, and reducing carbon emissions, thereby revolutionising global logistics and supply chain management.

Geofencing employs geo-coordinates to create virtual perimeters around a specific location, enabling the real-time monitoring of IoT-enabled containers as they enter or leave designated zones. This technology revolutionises logistics management by offering unprecedented visibility and control over container movements. It enhances operational efficiency and security across the global supply chain by allowing companies to monitor and stipulate where, for example, a truck carrying high-value pharmaceuticals or luxury goods can stop. Safe zones can be designated for rests, food, or bathroom breaks to ensure the security of the cargo.