Introduction
In the fast-paced logistics world, ensuring refrigerated cargo’s quality and safety is crucial. Any fluctuations in temperature, humidity, or pressure can lead to significant losses for businesses. Perishable goods such as fresh food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive electronic components require strict environmental control to maintain their integrity throughout the transportation process.
That’s where smart monitoring solutions come into play. In collaboration with a leading Japanese company specializing in refrigerated cargo services, GITS developed a state-of-the-art refrigerated cargo monitoring system that ensures real-time tracking, data security, and seamless logistics management. By leveraging cutting-edge IoT sensors, blockchain technology, and cloud-based analytics, we have created an innovative solution to mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and optimize the supply chain.
This case study explores how GITS leveraged advanced technologies to enhance cargo monitoring, reduce losses, and improve operational efficiency, setting new standards for the refrigerated transport industry.
The challenge
Refrigerated cargo, such as perishable food, pharmaceuticals, and sensitive electronics, requires a tightly controlled environment during transportation. Even minor deviations in temperature or humidity can lead to product spoilage, financial losses, and compliance issues. The client faced multiple challenges, including:
- Inconsistent environmental monitoring – Lack of real-time tracking made it difficult to detect and respond to environmental fluctuations.
- Limited real-time tracking – Without immediate alerts, delays in addressing temperature or pressure changes led to damaged shipments.
- High risk of product loss – Unchecked conditions during transit could result in spoiled or compromised products, leading to financial losses and reputational damage.
- Data security concerns – Traditional tracking methods lacked transparency, and data tampering or inaccuracies could go unnoticed.
GITS took on the challenge of developing a smart monitoring system to provide real-time insights, predictive analytics, and blockchain-based security, ensuring that every shipment remains within optimal conditions from departure to delivery.
The solution: a two-part smart monitoring system
To address these challenges, GITS designed a comprehensive refrigerated cargo monitoring system consisting of two key components:
1. Conditions monitoring (Mobile App)
We developed an advanced mobile application using Flutter, enabling logistics managers to track environmental conditions in real-time. The system integrates IoT sensors that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, pressure, light exposure, and shock levels during transit.
Whenever deviations from preset conditions occur, automated alerts are sent to managers, allowing for immediate corrective action. This minimizes losses, ensures product quality, and enhances customer trust.
2. Delivery quality report (Web-based dashboard)
To provide a seamless and data-driven management experience, we built a cloud-based dashboard using AWS, Node.js, and React.js. The dashboard offers:
- Comprehensive data visualization – Real-time environmental tracking for each shipment.
- Predictive analytics – AI-powered insights to anticipate and prevent cargo damage.
- Automated notifications – Alerts for anomalies in temperature, humidity, or pressure.
- Blockchain-secured data storage – Tamper-proof tracking to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
By combining these two components, GITS created a robust and reliable smart monitoring system tailored to modern logistics needs.
How it works
The system functions through an integrated network of sensors, cloud computing, and blockchain security:
- IoT sensors installed in cargo containers detect environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, pressure, light exposure, and shocks.
- A tablet-based IoT application securely transmits sensor data to the cloud in real-time.
- The Service BUS processes and analyzes incoming data, detecting anomalies and sending alerts if thresholds are exceeded.
- Blockchain technology ensures data security and transparency, preventing tampering or unauthorized modifications.
- A web-based dashboard provides real-time insights, allowing managers to monitor shipments, optimize routes, and improve operational efficiency.
This seamless architecture empowers logistics teams with unprecedented control and visibility, reducing risks and ensuring cargo integrity throughout transit.
The impact: enhanced efficiency and security
The implementation of GITS’ smart monitoring system has resulted in significant improvements in logistics operations:
- Real-time monitoring – Logistics managers can track cargo conditions 24/7, enabling faster responses to anomalies.
- Reduced product loss – By detecting environmental fluctuations early, spoilage and damage have been minimized, leading to substantial cost savings.
- Optimized logistics operations – AI-powered analytics provide route optimization, reducing transit time and enhancing supply chain efficiency.
- Enhanced compliance & security – Blockchain-backed data storage ensures regulatory compliance, prevents data manipulation, and increases transparency across the supply chain.
With these improvements, businesses have seen higher efficiency, increased cost savings, and improved customer satisfaction, setting a new benchmark in refrigerated cargo logistics.
Technologies behind the success
The success of this system is built on modern, scalable, and high-performance technologies:
- Flutter – A cross-platform framework for seamless mobile application development.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services) – Providing secure and scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Node.js – A fast and efficient backend to process large volumes of data.
- React.js – A dynamic and intuitive user interface for real-time monitoring.
- Blockchain – Secure and transparent data storage, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
By leveraging these technologies, GITS has delivered an innovative, future-proof solution that meets the demands of the logistics industry.
Conclusion
As global trade expands, businesses need cutting-edge solutions to ensure the safe and efficient transportation of refrigerated cargo. GITS’ smart monitoring system provides unparalleled visibility, security, and control, helping businesses reduce losses, optimize operations, and improve customer satisfaction.
At GITS, we specialize in custom IT solutions that transform logistics and supply chain management. Whether you need real-time monitoring, blockchain security, or AI-driven analytics, we have the expertise to deliver.
Ready to revolutionize your logistics operations? Contact us today and discover how we can help!
