ZIM to Launch a New Monitoring and Tracking Service for Sensitive Cargo

The new service enables the safe shipping of a wide range of sensitive and valuable cargo, such as pharmaceuticals, food and delicate electronics

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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.

Jan 27, 2015, 04:09 ET

FRANKFURT, Germany, January 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

ZIM integrated shipping services today announced the launching of a new monitoring, tracking and security services package, specifically designed for valuable and sensitive cargo stowed in reefer containers. The service allows customers to closely monitor their cargo's status, change settings remotely and intervene to prevent damages

The announcement was made at the Cool Chain & Temperature Controlled Logistics Europe conference in Frankfurt, where it will be showcased between January 26^th and 29^th.

ZIM's system employs state-of-the-art technology and provides a tailored solution for customers shipping sensitive cargos. The system has been successfully tested in an international pilot with a global pharmaceutical company.

ZIMonitor is particularly suited for the Pharma industry, designed to comply with GDP regulations and provide ongoing data flow, alerts and automatic reports, along with a 24/7 professional response along the cargo route to prevent damages.

Some of the system features:

- Online alerts to mobile and email, monitoring temperature, humidity, route deviation and unauthorized door opening

- 24/7 dedicated ZIM response team to prevent damages

- GDP Compliance

- Predefined reports for logistical & operational analysis

- Reducing Insurance costs

The online monitoring service is also suited for other types of valuable or sensitive cargo such as Medical lab equipment; Aviation products; perishable foodstuffs; Wines and other alcoholic beverages; agriculture (seeds); Electronics; art work and antiques; as well as hazardous or IMDG code goods.

ZIM's exclusive new Service is part of the company's ongoing effort to provide innovative, value added services to its customers.

For more details please contact:
Maor Aharoni
Communications Consultant
+972-3-5115207
[email protected]

SOURCE ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd.