Find containers and objects faster
With the telematics solution for object tracking, you can track mobile objects without having to plan for lengthy search routes or repeated coordination efforts.
Telematics for object tracking
Telematics for object tracking
With A1 Digital’s telematics solution for object tracking, you can view the live locations and historical positions of your mobile assets. This makes locating and tracking your valuable assets transparent, predictable, and easier to manage.
Object tracking telematics for containers and mobile objects
With battery-powered telematics trackers for objects without their own power source, you can reliably keep track of containers and other mobile objects that lack their own power supply. Receive live locations, historical positions, reports, and relevant alerts all in one central location. This provides you with a telematics solution for object tracking that makes location and tracking more transparent and simplifies your operational planning.
Benefits of our telematics for object tracking
Access location data around the clock
The battery- or rechargeable battery-powered telematics device transmits the GPS position at preset transmission intervals. This provides you with up-to-date location data and allows you to better manage object tracking.
Tracking objects without a power source
Object-tracking telematics is suitable for containers and other objects without an external power source.
Less administrative work
Digital location data eliminates the need for many manual inquiries and lists. You can manage containers, bins, swap bodies, and other assets centrally on a single platform.
Greater protection against theft and misuse
Object-tracking telematics helps you detect unauthorized movements more quickly. This improves your ability to respond to theft, loss, or misuse.
Easy integration into existing systems
Live data and historical data can be transferred to third-party systems via interfaces. This allows object tracking to be integrated into existing ERP or backend processes.
Our telematics hardware for object tracking
Battery-powered GPS trackers help you track containers and other objects without a power source. Together, we’ll analyze your specific use case and work with you to develop a customized telematics solution for your object tracking needs.
The TINO product family
These self-powered GPS devices, available in various sizes, help you track your assets.
Features at a glance:
- Replaceable rechargeable battery or regular battery
- Up to 10,000 or 5,000 reports
- Dimensions: 170 x 70 x 43 mm or 84 x 63 x 24 mm
- Time- and motion-based transmission intervals
- Motion Sensor
- Temperature sensor (depending on the device)
- Protection classes I67 and IP68
- Historical Data and Reports
How our object-tracking telematics works
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Equip the vehicle with telematics hardware
You attach the GPS tracker directly to a moving object. For objects without their own power source, a battery-powered telematics device is used, allowing you to track even objects that are not connected to a vehicle or a power source.
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Transmitting location data via SIM Cards
The GPS tracker records location data at defined intervals. The built-in SIM card transmits this data to the cloud platform via the cellular network. Depending on the application, the transmission intervals can be adjusted based on time or motion.
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Consolidating data in the software platform
The telematics platform serves as a central hub for location data, historical positions, and other asset information. There, you can view the current location and movement history of your assets. The platform also supports geofencing, alerts, reports, and interfaces with existing IT systems.
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Use object tracking via the web and app
Your teams access the relevant data through the web application and the app. This allows you to check locations, movements, and notifications directly from the office or on the go. The telematics solution for object tracking thus supports your scheduling and resource planning in day-to-day operations.
Features of our telematics for object tracking
Real-time location tracking
You can view the current location of your unpowered objects via GPS tracking on the telematics platform
Battery status
Depending on the device, you can view the tracker's battery level and take action in time to replace the battery when necessary
History feature
The history shows locations, movement paths, and measurement values over time
Zones and geofencing
You define virtual zones and monitor whether containers or objects are located within those zones
Alarm messages
The solution alerts you when specific events occur, such as zone changes, unauthorized movement, or unusual parameters
Theft and misuse detection
Object-tracking telematics helps you detect unauthorized use more quickly and respond in a targeted manner
Reports and analyses
Standardized reports help you with planning, billing, and process control
What is object tracking?
With object tracking, you can digitally locate and monitor moving or stationary objects. These include containers, swap bodies, trailers, bins, and valuable assets. A tracker records the object’s location and sends the data to software, where it is clearly displayed.
Object tracking is particularly useful in the fields of logistics, construction, manufacturing, and waste management. For example, it allows you to determine more quickly whether a container is in the right place. Unauthorized movements are detected sooner. You can also plan processes more effectively because you have access to up-to-date information. Digital tracking thus provides transparency regarding objects that would otherwise be difficult to keep track of.
For which assets is object tracking telematics suitable?
A telematics solution for object tracking is suitable for mobile objects that frequently change their location. These include:
- Ocean containers: You can track ocean containers over long transport routes. This supports international supply chains and reduces the time and effort spent searching for them.
- Freight containers: Freight containers can be tracked at depots, transshipment points, and along transport routes. This helps you keep better track of your shipments.
- Construction containers: Construction containers are often moved between job sites. A container tracker shows where the unit is located.
- Trailers: Trailers are often separated from their towing vehicles. GPS object tracking helps with scheduling and location monitoring.
- Trash containers and collection bins: Trash containers are often scattered throughout regions or on company premises. Tracking makes it easier to empty them, monitor them, and plan their locations.
- Valuable Goods: High-value goods benefit from location data and optional status updates.
Why companies track containers and other objects
Object tracking with a telematics solution increases operational transparency and saves time and money. You can identify movements, locations, and potential delays more quickly. This makes it easier to plan shipments, assignments, and handoffs.
One important reason is theft protection. When companies track their mobile assets, they can detect unauthorized movements sooner. This enables a quick response in the event of loss, misuse, or improper parking. At the same time, it reduces the time and effort spent searching for items in everyday situations.
You'll also have better control over capacity utilization. You can see which items are available and which are still in use. This helps you avoid unnecessary new purchases or empty trips.
How does location tracking work in practice?
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Determining position
The tracker determines its position using GNSS (GPS). To do this, it receives signals from satellites and uses them to calculate its coordinates.
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Save or send data
The calculated coordinates are saved in the device or transmitted directly. Depending on the device, motion data or status messages may also be included.
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Data transmission
Data is typically transmitted via cellular networks, SIM cards, or other wireless networks. This is how location data is sent to a central platform.
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Viewing Data
In the software, you can see the location on a digital map. There, you can check current locations and historical movements.
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Analyzing information
You can identify times, locations, routes, and deviations. This allows you to track objects and better manage their tracking.
Benefits of telematics for object tracking for businesses
GPS trackers for assets give companies more control over mobile assets and support planning and operations:
Greater transparency
Companies can view the current locations, movements, and key status data for their assets all in one place using a single software platform
Fewer losses
You can identify missing or misplaced items sooner and take targeted corrective action
Faster response in case of theft
Location data and movement alerts help you detect unauthorized use more quickly
Better scheduling
You plan assignments, pickups, and drop-offs based on up-to-date information
Shorter search times
Teams no longer have to manually search for items in yards, on construction sites, or in warehouses
Greater traceability
Historical data show when an object was located at a specific place
Optimized processes
Digital data helps to better evaluate service life, turnaround times, and transport routes
Greater security
Geofencing, status updates, and event data help protect goods and assets
FAQs on telematics for object tracking
You’ll reduce search times, improve planning, and gain greater visibility into mobile assets. You’ll also be able to identify losses, misuse, and unauthorized movements more quickly. Historical data helps you provide evidence to customers, clients, or internal departments. This allows you to build a robust data foundation for better decision-making.
Yes, data can be transferred to existing systems via interfaces. These include ERP, EAM, and IoT platforms. This allows you to integrate location data into existing processes. As a result, your telematics for objects remains integrated rather than isolated, becoming part of your digital workflows.
The process begins with an analysis of your assets, locations, and processes. A1 Digital works with you to determine which trackers, transmission intervals, and platform features are best suited to your needs. Next, the containers or assets are equipped with the appropriate telematics hardware. The result is a solution tailored to your operational workflows.
The costs depend on your specific application. Key factors include the number of objects, the appropriate telematics hardware, the desired transmission intervals, and the platform’s range of features. Interfaces, project services, and support can also affect the cost. A1 Digital will provide you with personalized advice and prepare a quote tailored to your needs.