Choosing Dual-Mode Satellite/Cellular Service for Mobile Resource Management Applications
Cargo loss and security is an expensive problem. In 2001, worldwide cargo losses were estimated at $30 billion USD a year with annual direct cargo loss in the US alone ranging from $3 billion to $10 billion USD. These estimates do not include the indirect costs of cargo losses, such as investigation and insurance payments, which are estimated to be between two to five times the costs of direct cargo losses. Since road transport is associated with about 87% of the total direct cargo losses, freight security is a big concern for fleet managers.
For those looking to capitalize on the operational and cost-benefits of cellular service with the reliability and security of satellite service, many are turning to dual-mode satellite/cellular equipment. This white paper discusses the different types of tracking equipment available to fleet managers and the merits of selecting a dual-mode solution.
