Transport and Logistics
Asset tracking and loss prevention are two of the biggest challenges faced by the Logistics industry, especially when vehicles and cargo are traversing across remote regions lacking in cellular coverage.
Ground Control has been solving the remote connectivity issues of Transport and Logistics organizations for over 20 years, building customized satellite IoT and asset tracking solutions to help keep people and cargo connected across the world.
Track Cargo Anywhere with Satellite Connectivity
Global Coverage
Keep remote teams, vehicles, assets and sensors connected with reliable satellite tracking and IoT solutions. Ground Control combines its own hardware with trusted network partners to provide the right mix of devices and airtime.
Real Time Tracking
Track vehicles, drivers and cargo across road, rail, sea and air, including in remote regions and across borders. Live location data helps teams respond quickly to route changes, weather disruption and delivery delays.
Instant Alerts
Receive alerts throughout the journey, from collection to delivery. Geofencing and route deviation notifications help operators identify delays, unexpected stops and off-route movements quickly.
Tracking Platform
Cloudloop Tracking provides real time visibility of vehicles, cargo and field operations through a cloud-based platform. APIs can also feed tracking data into your existing transport or logistics management system.
Recommended Devices
Asset Management
We offer a series of devices for asset tracking with minimal power draw, ensuring assets are constantly monitored.
The RockBLOCK Mini and RockFLEET leverage the Iridium network, offering global pole-to-pole coverage with low latency.
SmartOne C is compact, cost-effective and uses the Globalstar network of LEO satellites.
The Orbcomm ST 2100 and ST 6100 utilizes the Viasat satellite network of Geostationary satellites.
Remote Surveillance
The RockREMOTE suite of products offers intelligent data compression, delivering effective real time surveillance solutions for remote areas.
Integrate your existing cameras via USB or IP with RockREMOTE Rugged and Videosoft to enable cost-effective, secure video streaming over the global Iridium Certus 100 network.
Our smaller model, RockREMOTE Mini (also available as an OEM unit), can transmit compressed surveillance images over the Iridium network.
RockBLOCK RTU can be used to remotely open and close doors and gates, providing secure access to remote sites outside of normal operating hours
Monitoring Sensors
RockBLOCK devices transmit vehicle and cargo sensor data over the global Iridium network, maintaining visibility where cellular coverage is limited or unavailable.
RockBLOCK 9704 adds satellite connectivity to existing sensing equipment and supports larger payloads for richer telemetry. For more advanced applications, RockBLOCK Pro combines Iridium Messaging Transport with configurable I/O, onboard storage and local processing, allowing data to be collected, filtered and prioritized before transmission.
Driver Safety
The RockSTAR is a rugged, tough device designed for teams working in remote locations. It enables two-way text communication, and features a dedicated SOS button and a ‘check-in’ countdown timer.
The RockDASH is a carry-on, carry off device which transmits location and vehicle telemetry, and offers least cost routing, two way text communication and alert functions.
These Rock devices utilize the global Iridium network and feature geofencing capabilities to keep teams and vehicles safe.
Who Uses Ground Control’s Satellite Solutions for Logistics?
Fleet Managers
Satellite enabled asset trackers and vehicle sensors provide fleet managers with insights into driver behaviour, refrigerated cargo status, and telemetry information, such as vehicle wear and tear and fuel efficiency. This data reduces mechanical breakdowns, safeguards drivers and ensures deliveries arrive on time and in good condition.
Compliance Officers
Moving vehicles and cargo from country to country requires forward planning to ensure regulatory compliance. Real-time insights from satellite enabled asset trackers and sensors allows for increased transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain, and timely provision of driver and cargo documentation to reduce delays at borders and ports.
Operations Analysts
Data collection from satellite-enabled sensors and asset trackers provides Operations Analysts with comprehensive insights into every aspect of the delivery journey, which is crucial for identifying inefficiencies, optimizing processes, and improving the cost-effectiveness of logistics operations.
Logistics Coordinators
With real time satellite asset tracking, ensuring the right cargo arrives at the right destination and at the right time becomes much more accurate and efficient. Cloudloop, our IoT platform, provides detailed location data to visually track shipments from collection to destination, and every point in between, anywhere on Earth.
Depot Managers
Satellite-enabled sensors and surveillance can help prevent unauthorized access and theft of vehicles and cargo at remote depot locations. Additionally, they support out-of-hours operations for delayed deliveries and monitor depot facilities to meet capacity demands and ensure site safety. This technology provides comprehensive security and operational oversight in remote settings.
Satellite Connectivity for Cargo and Logistics
Stay connected and informed with real time data updates on cargo shipments, port operations and transport situations anywhere on the globe. Equip your vehicles and in-transit facilities with reliable satellite IoT and asset tracking devices, paired with competitive airtime plans and our powerful IoT platform, Cloudloop.
Contact our team today to explore how our satellite connectivity solutions can improve the visibility and efficiency of your logistics operations.