DC Velocity - June 2016

r o l lo u ts

When you can fill your trailers higher,
which way do you think your profits will go?

ORBIS Small-Format pallets carry the same size load as a standard pallet, while occupying a smaller footprint in your trailers. The 42”x 30” footprint increases order stack height, offering a more economical delivery solution for reduced case orders. With pallets packed-out higher, instead of wider, your trailer density will increase and so will your profit margins. Contact us to learn more.

a shift in thinking | orbiscorporation.com/smallformat

Tracking unit: Lat-Lon has introduced its

Compact Tracking Unit (CTU) for shipment monitoring applications. A small solar-pow-ered tracking device, the CTU is designed to fit in small spots, even in the grooves of a container or other nonpowered asset.

The Compact Tracking Unit possesses many of the same capabilities as the larger Solar-Powered Tracking Unit (STU) used by shippers around the globe. Both Lat-Lon tracking units incorporate lithium iron phosphate rechargeable cells, delivering a long lifecycle product, averaging over seven years. The solar panels, energy storage, and power circuitry are optimized for lower voltage, allowing the CTU to operate its GPS module 24/7 under typical conditions for location and speed awareness.

And in less than ideal conditions, these developments allow for up to five days of messages with no direct or indirect sunlight.

The Compact Tracking Unit has been designed with the most recent firmware from STU with over 15 years of success. As with the STU, the Compact Tracking Unit will continue Lat-Lon’s practice of supporting over-the-air firmware updates to improve performance and add features even after the equipment is deployed. With a secure website, desktop and mobile apps for Android and iOS, or direct software integration options, monitoring a fleet continues to get easier. (Lat-Lon LLC, www.lat-lon.com)

Freight management system: LaneAxis, a San Diego-based company, has launched a virtual freight management system that gives shippers unprecedented end-to-end visibility and control over their freight. The desktop and mobile app delivers real-time analytics and insights that eliminate the need for error-prone manual reporting. By utilizing real-time Internet and mobile GPS data, LaneAxis renders obsolete old and unreliable trucking technology such as EDI.

The simple-to-use app enables shippers to view and manage their cargo in absolute real time, from pre-pickup to final delivery. The app’s ability to match shippers and carriers also benefits the environment by reducing the number of empty trucks (“dead-head loads”)

on the highways.

In addition, LaneAxis automates many tedious but crucial processes, such as ensuring carrier and driver compliance with all insurance and federal safety regulations, including the Hours-of-Service rule. As its network expands, the company says carriers will be able to better forecast their moves, gain discounts on fuel and tires, and save on other costs. (LaneAxis, www.LaneAxis.com)

Rate optimizer: SynchroNet Intermodal Services Inc. (SIS) has introduced RateNow!, an enhanced rate optimizer that simplifies and expedites the pricing process for SIS customers. This unique Web-based rate optimizer, which provides intermodal ISO spot pricing for all single origin/destination door moves in three simple steps, requires only that the customer enter the origin and destination to return all container sizes where capacity is available. RateNow! checks more than 7 million rates within tariffs and reviews 10 billion routing options across all lanes to ensure the customer receives the most competitive and cost-effective rate quote possible.