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Global freight forwarder Damco has selected the GlobalTrak Advanced Technology Asset Tracking System from System Planning Corp. (SPC) to increase visibility of shipments to ensure the safety and security of the logistics efforts of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in the Middle East. Damco is employing GlobalTrak to track and monitor shipments of Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) goods from their transshipment point. The cargoes arrive in Turkey and then travel cross-country to destinations in Iraq. Damco places the GlobalTrak quick-mount asset monitoring unit (AMU) on truck trailers crossing Turkey. This AMU carries a suite of sensors to report location and cargo condition via fully 2-way cellular and satellite communications to a secure, online portal called the Information Management Bureau. This information gives Damco and AAFES greatly enhanced visibility into the safety and security of shipments it manages. "The GlobalTrak system delivers the visibility required to track AAFES goods in a market where safety and security of shipments is a top priority. We are pleased that we can provide this vital solution for our U.S. Government customer," said Jens Wessel, Chief Commercial Officer, Damco North America.
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