SeaCube Containers will be the first intermodal equipment leasing company to incorporate Carrier Transicold’s Lynx Fleet solution into its fleet with an initial deployment of 2,000 PrimeLINE refrigerated container units, according to the companies.
Lynx Fleet refrigerated asset management systems include proprietary technology that monitors reefer unit performance and provides early warning actionable diagnostics and predictive analytics down to the level of the machine’s components. The Carrier Lynx Fleet system will provide more detailed machine performance analysis capabilities compared to other telematics platforms on the market by using integrated sensor machine data feeds, Carrier said.
This digital engagement between SeaCube, a global leader in refrigerated equipment leasing, and Carrier Transicold, is intended to drive greater flexibility and data-rich intelligence reporting across the cold chain.
SeaCube describes itself as a technology thought leader in the industry and has a longer-term goal of offering telematics as a standard for leased refrigerated container units. The addition of Lynx Fleet allows for a data-driven leasing model, which leverages data and analytics on equipment health to extend asset life and optimize asset performance, which is another pioneering approach in this space.
“This is an exciting step forward for SeaCube as we move toward realizing our vision of telematics as a standard within our reefer fleet,” said Bob Sappio, CEO of SeaCube. “We are confident that the Lynx Fleet offerings will help drive improvements in our own operating metrics and resonate with our customers to help them achieve optimal reefer performance and act on data-driven insights.”
Lynx Fleet will offer prognostics and data analytics with features that provide differentiation such as:
- Improved fleet uptime through unit health analytics and prognostics using Carrier-unique features with proprietary technology including machine sensor protocols.
- Reduced operational costs, and maintenance and repair expenses as result of optimizing performance with preventative maintenance platform features.
- Incremental value through lower cargo spoilage and possible reduced insurance costs.
“We are confident that Lynx Fleet will enhance connectivity across the cold chain, increasing visibility, providing predictive analytics and driving faster data-driven decisions,” said Kartik Kumar, vice president and general manager of global container refrigeration for Carrier.
The Lynx digital platform applies advanced internet of things (IoT) analytics, machine learning and big data technologies to connect the cold chain in the cloud, automate key processes, and deliver real-time visibility and insights throughout the cargo’s journey.
Learn more at corporate.carrier.com/healthycoldchain or carrier.com/container.
