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    ORBCOMM Container Tracking

    IoT container tracking for shipping lines with global satellite coverage.

    Founded 1993
    Rochelle Park, NJ
    501-1000
    www.orbcomm.com
    Size:
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
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    Best For:
    Carrier
    Manufacturers and Shippers

    Platform Overview

    ORBCOMM's intermodal solutions combine satellite and cellular connectivity to track shipping containers and cargo across global supply chains. With 31 low-earth-orbit satellites and extensive ground infrastructure, ORBCOMM provides connectivity where cellular networks don't reach. The platform delivers real-time container location, door open/close alerts, and temperature monitoring for refrigerated cargo, helping ocean carriers and shippers maintain visibility throughout international shipping lanes.

    Core Strengths
    • Industry-leading reefer container tracking with 600K+ units monitored
    • CT 1010 device with fire and tampering detection capabilities
    • OGx next-gen satellite IoT service for global coverage
    • Serving 6 of top 10 global shipping lines
    • Real-time temperature and door status monitoring
    Best Suited For
    • Container shipping lines with reefer fleets
    • Food and pharma companies with cold chain needs
    • Intermodal operators requiring cargo security
    • Enterprises needing satellite-cellular hybrid connectivity
    • Companies with global container visibility requirements
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    Why Choose ORBCOMM Container Tracking

    IoT container tracking for shipping lines with global satellite coverage.

    Best For
    Mid-Market & Enterprise
    Carrier
    Manufacturers and Shippers

    ORBCOMM Container Tracking Features (8)

    OGx satellite network (99.9% uptime)
    Dual-mode satellite + cellular
    Cold chain monitoring
    Global coverage
    SC 1000 solar tracker
    Geofence alerts
    Multi-modal support
    Real-time analytics

    ORBCOMM Container Tracking Integrations (7)

    Hapag-Lloyd
    Hub Group
    J.B. Hunt
    TOTE
    Crowley
    McLeod TMS
    TMW Systems

    Company Background

    Company Details
    Founded:1993
    Location:Rochelle Park, NJ
    Employees:501-1000
    Company History
    Founded 1992 Orbital Sciences created early LEO satellites
    2007 Began tracking refrigerated containers at scale
    Sep 2021 Acquired by GI Partners for $1.1B, taken private
    Funding History
    $1.1B acquisition
    1M+ dry container devices shipped 2024, CT 1010 launched
    Investors: GI Partners ($28B+ under management)

    Source: orbcomm.com, GI Partners, SpaceNews. Data verified December 2025.

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