Imagine a solution where your entire fleet of reefers positioned at multiple locations can be collectively viewed and monitored through a single portal.
DBSync collects and synchronizes reefer data from seaborne vessels and remote terminals where internet connectivity is limited or unreliable to present a complete overview of the entire operation.
​Use Case: Shipping line administrators working from a centralized location, like a city office building, need a simplified way of managing a fleet of reefers positioned at multiple remote land-based facilities or ships at sea.
Vessel Operations
​Consider seaborne vessels. Each is an independent data collection environment.
GRASP3 Servers installed on each vessel and RTE monitoring devices connected to each reefer provide a two-way communication link between the vessel operator and the reefer. This local vessel-based system allows the ship’s reefer operator to manage this data locally, receive alarms and notifications, and adjust setpoint configurations to protect the perishable cargo from loss due to mechanical failure or incorrect temperature settings.
But the shipping line operator needs to view the data too. And not only from this ship but also from the others in the fleet. Plus, there is the complexity of intermittent communication associated with ocean shipping.
Having a centralized database for viewing all reefers on every ship in the fleet, no matter their location, will provide greater insight, increase operational efficiency, and provide better customer service.
DBSync addresses these challenges.
​RTE’s DBSync organizes reefer data from multiple remote locations where network communication is not always reliable or achievable, like ships at sea, into a single centralized database.
When the ship is positioned to connect to the internet, either by cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite communications, GRASP3 sends the stored data to the centralized server. The dBSync program, loaded onto both the vessel and central office’s GRASP3 Servers, synchronizes the data for seamless visibility of worldwide operations in a single viewing portal.
Land and Rail Operations
But this is not only for vessels. Land-based operations that experience internet connectivity challenges can benefit from this data synchronization. For example, DBSync, installed on a remote terminal’s local GRASP 3 server, can collect and store reefer data like the vessel use-case. Data is updated and synced with the central server once an internet connection is restored.
Recent expansion by logistics operators to move more refrigerated containers by rail offers opportunities for reefer monitoring.
RTE’s DBSync allows rail operations with yards in multiple regions to share data from every site to one central database. Linked data provides workers a view of all reefers from every location through a single GRASP3 WebUI.
The result
​Regardless of the reefer manufacturer, RTE’s Remote Reefer Monitoring Platform with the DBSync system will provide accurate worldwide accessibility to reefer data from your fleet of reefer container ships and remote terminals. And more importantly, every container, no matter its location, can be viewed on a single local or cloud-based network.
Better visibility equals greater control over product quality and gives customers peace-of-mind assurance that their perishable cargo is in good hands.
Another way in which RTE is committed to providing solutions for refrigerated transport.Â
Learn more about DBSync. Take the Next Step
Find out more by reading these articles.
- What is remote reefer monitoring?
- How does remote reefer monitoring work?
- What are the benefits of remote reefer monitoring?
- Where is remote reefer monitoring used?
- How to choose a reefer monitoring system.
Contact RTE to learn how a customized remote reefer monitoring solution can help your reefer terminal provide better value and grow.
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