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Damco Selects System Planning Corporation's GlobalTrak(R) Advanced Technology Asset Tracking System to Secure International Shipments

Posted on: Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 12:06 CDT

ARLINGTON, Va., July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- System Planning Corporation (SPC) today announced that its GlobalTrak(R) Advanced Technology Asset Tracking System has been selected by Damco, a global freight forwarder and part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, 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. The GlobalTrak system is designed and produced by Arlington, Va.-based System Planning Corporation, known for its technologically advanced systems engineering and development capabilities, especially of world-class radar measurement systems for DoD.

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.

GlobalTrak, the most capable tracking and monitoring system available today, provides security, cargo condition monitoring, and cargo tracking and inventory management on a single platform. Because GlobalTrak uses publicly available global communications networks, no additional infrastructure is required. GlobalTrak's highly flexible and adaptable units are currently deployed on intermodal shipping containers, railway cars, and truck trailers on U.S., European, and international shipping routes.

"GlobalTrak is committed to delivering advanced technology solutions to global logistics providers, like Damco, to provide the granular supply chain visibility necessary to effectively manage and respond to security breaches and in transit disruptions of their customer's cargo," said Richard C. Meyers, CEO of GlobalTrak.

About System Planning Corporation

System Planning Corporation was founded in 1970 to provide the government with solutions to complex security problems through the application of systems engineering concepts. For 39 years, SPC has been a research/studies organization focusing on advanced technologies, public safety, and support for government research and development efforts. SPC also designs and builds specialty radar measurement systems. SPC initiated development of the GlobalTrak(R) system in response to the post-9/11 threat environment and adapted the system for commercial supply chain security and visibility applications. Visit SPC at www.sysplan.com.

About Damco

Damco, a leading global freight forwarder with 3,600 employees in 110 countries, offers ocean freight, air freight, and landside services including trucking, customs clearance, document management, and cargo insurance. The Damco global network is comprised of local branches with in-depth knowledge of local market conditions enabling tailored service offerings that meet the needs of these local markets. Visit Damco at www.damco.com.

SOURCE System Planning Corporation


Source: PR Newswire

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