TRANSWAGGON and ScandFibre Logistics equip 3,000 freight wagons with SAVVY telematics technology

TRANSWAGGON (TWA) and ScandFibre Logistics (SFL) have evaluated several telematics providers with respect to tracking goods and chose SAVVY’s solution for 3,000 wagons.

SAVVY best met the requirements of TWA and SFL, and proved to be the most reliable and competent provider available.

Functionalities on the 50 TWA freight wagons used across Europe in SFL transport and SAVVY team’s service quality were then subjected to intense testing; Battery drain in cold Scandinavian countries, the accompanying risk of battery self-discharge, and the configuration flexibility of the SAVVY Cargo Trac-I telematics units were a major focus.

SAVVY provides precise position data in real-time along the entire route – from freight wagon loading to unloading – with an accuracy of up to two metres including shock detection. At more than 1,000 points of interest (POI), also known as geofences, such as loading and unloading points, or switch yards, the distance up to the next 10 POIs is displayed with each position report. In addition to transmitting position data and the resulting route deviation and performance data, the system provides additional shock detection data.

SAVVY also records updates, configuration changes etc. on the devices; additional sensors to indicate temperature or overloading can also be installed.

CEO SAVVY Telematic Systems AG, Paul Kaeser said: “All three companies complement each other perfectly, and have introduced something uniquely innovative into the process of digitalising transport and logistics for the forestry and paper industries on the Scandinavian market. We are proud we can provide top quality even under the harshest climatic conditions. The competitive advantages are obvious!”

TWA’S Managing Director, Anders Nilsson SAID: “Because we are a company that works across borders, with the daily challenge of distributing vacant wagons also used for forwarding goods, it is always important for TWA to know where its approximately 13,500 freight wagons are located. We already have a specially developed market-leading planning system in place. With SAVVY Telematic Systems we can now easily also show our customers exactly where their goods and wagons are located with an accuracy of two metres. Digitalisation makes it possible to provide new generation information access to our technicians, transport planners, and current and future customers. Regardless of country and on which railroad the goods are shipped. We plan to develop the TRANSWAGGON brand systems so that they do more than just record geo-data, and, under the name TWA Freight Buddy, TFB for short – provide all of our customers with improved digital services for their goods transports.”

Logistics Development AT SFL, Pär Sund said: “We at ScandFibre work closely with TWA and SAVVY to prepare ourselves and our Rail17 System for the future digitalisation of the European railroads.”

For more information visit www.savvy-telematics.com

20th March 2017