Maersk NA to use genset tracking devices

North American arm of the world’s biggest container line will use tracking and monitoring technology from WAM for more than 1,400 of its gensets initially.    Maersk Line North America will use WAM Technologies to provide remote tracking, monitoring and inspection technology for its refrigerated container generator sets.
   The container line will fit WAM’s GensetConnect GPS/GSM wireless telematics devices to 1,453 of its gensets in the initial install, with the option to install the WAM technology across the rest of its more than 6,000 North American gensets.
   The WAM devices capture real-time data on location, fuel levels, whether units are running or not and other key operating parameters. Information is fed to WAM’s cloud-based asset management platform, which allows Maersk and Mark-It Services (MIS), its reefer service provider, to actively monitor and control genset performance. The system also includes alarms for immediate, automated notification of unplanned genset shut-downs, low fuel and other critical conditions. WAM’s M2Connect platform enables remote management worldwide for reefer containers, gensets, chassis and other transport equipment moving by road, rail and sea.
   WAM said in a statement the technology alleviates the need for gensets to undergo manual inspections.
   “On a long-haul U.S. rail trip, a reefer container and its genset typically require four to six manual inspections at rail ramps while in-transit, to ensure the integrity of refrigerated loads,” said WAM. “This includes checking that the genset is working properly and has enough fuel.”