The underlying solution for an end-to-end real-time cargo monitoring solution are devices on containers/trucks/rail cars as well as eventually wireless integrated additional devices on pallets and packages, which communicate via a mobile phone network or satellite to a gateway. The gateway is used for receiving messages and for uploading the business rules onto the devices as well as to update device software and/or business rules (en-route) to the devices. The communication is two-way between the device and the gateway.

The device autonomously monitors, analyzes and reports the position, status (e.g. humidity, temperature, light, vibration, shock, door openings, etc.) and security of shipping containers and their contents across the entire intermodal transportation network (ship, rail, air, truck) anytime, anywhere on the planet.

Two way, redundant wireless communications provide continuous global position and status reporting, alerts, and remote configuration, using GPS, Iridium global satellite, multi-ban cellular, local wireless transceivers, and RFID.

A comprehensive, customizable sensor suite monitors conditions including door security, temperature, humidity, G-force, tilt and movement, multi-spectral light (for roof holes or unauthorized breach of the container, and more. Sensors are available as an integral part of the device or in one or more wireless remote sensor units.