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Increasing Carrier Accountability

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Cargo Signal's sensors give you the inside look you need to keep carriers accountable. If your freight is mishandled or experiences unauthorized delays, dwell times, or reroutes, you'll know about it in real-time. 

In-Transit Vulnerability

Carriers and forwarders are expected to follow protocols and protect your freight in transit, but goods in transit are always at risk for potential issues:

  • Poor and unsafe handling of cargo is responsible for 65% of all damages
  • Traveling rough terrain can increase the stress put on in-transit cargo by up to 10x
  • 11% of products arriving at distribution centers are reported as damaged
  • 71% - 87% of global cargo theft happens when cargo is in transit
  • $30 billion of cargo is stolen every year

Finding Trustworthy Carriers and Forwarders 

When it comes to selecting a reliable carrier, you have to trust that a carrier’s history will reflect consistent future behavior. Even the most responsible person might look away at the wrong moment, make the wrong call when stopping, or be oblivious to how road or weather conditions are affecting the contents of your freight. Real-time visibility allows you to help your carrier make the best choice possible no matter what.

The Cargo Signal Solution

Cargo Signal’s IoT-powered sensors attached to your global freight track real-time data about shipments in transit, providing end-to-end visibility, security, and quality control. Our technology is supported by a Command Center staffed by logistics professionals who monitor your shipments around the clock, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

With Cargo Signal, keep an eye on your freight 24/7 as it moves from the point of origin to its destination, and hold those handling your freight accountable in real-time. You can rest easy knowing that our team is looking after your freight at all times.

Trust Cargo Signal to Hold Your Carriers and Forwarders Accountable

Cargo Signal offers 24/7 transparency for your carriers and forwarders. With this new level of oversight, you will know immediately if your freight has been mishandled or damaged. If any unauthorized rerouting or dwell times have occurred that may potentially delay your shipment, you’ll be able to see as soon as it happens. 

Customizable alerts provide you and your chosen stakeholders with updates about your carriers’ performance. Our location & delay alerts will let you know exactly where your cargo is, whether it’s on the correct and timeliest route, if any unexpected or unplanned stops have occurred, and how far it is from its final destination. Our security and impact alerts will sound the alarm if your cargo is compromised or has become vulnerable to theft.

Cargo Signal’s real-time alerts can be configured according to the policies that you’ve set to hold your carriers accountable to ensure that your freight arrives safe, sound, and on time. Place your cargo in the hands of a technology and support team that delivers real-time oversight.

Cargo Signal Can Help You:

  • Increase the accountability of your carrier and forwarders by introducing real-time visibility 
  • Set customizable real-time alerts according to company policy
  • Be proactive with your freight tracking so you’ll know if it is subject to theft or damage

 

Contact Cargo Signal today so we can help you and your business stay ahead of potential carrier issues. Because connected freight means never losing sight of what matters.