摘要 |
<p>A container monitoring system (10) and method tracks location and load statu s of shipping containers within defined premises and generates container status reports for customers receiving containers, suppliers or shippers of goods, and container carriers. Carrier and container identifiers are used to track and monitor movements and status of each container from a point of departure to a final destination and return. A combined computer and telecommunications system (16) is also disclosed for executing the tasks of the container monitoring system.</p> |