Cargo Container Security and Tracking

RFID, RTLS, OCR and GPS Technologies, Sensors, Satellite, Cellular, and Wi-Fi Services

This study explores the tracking and security of freight (“cargo”) containers as they are transported across international trade routes, including maritime environments (e.g. ports, oceans, etc.). The report covers maritime asset management solutions that are enabled with a family of integrated wireless technologies to provide real-time, global tracking, security and communications features. The solutions are largely segmented by either container tracking or container security functionality, and primarily targeted at government and commercial markets.

The research also focuses on the adoption of next-generation wireless technologies as enablers of cargo container tracking and security with a primary focus on active RFID and RTLS technologies. The market for active RFID and RTLS cargo container tracking and security solutions will grow at a 19.2% CAGR to $386.3 million in 2014. Legacy tracking (barcode, OCR, GPS), security (mechanical seals) and communications (satellite, GPRS, Wi-Fi) technologies are also covered.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • How much revenue will be generated by tracking and security solutions?
  • What are key strategic insights for successful market growth?
  • What are the key tracking and security solutions?
  • What are the most important tracking and security technologies?
  • What is the state of the market and what are its key drivers and barriers?
  • Who are the major ecosystem participants?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Cargo container manufacturers and lessors
  • Communications service providers
  • Customs agencies
  • Government and commercial cargo owners
  • Leasing and logistics service providers
  • Ocean carriers
  • Port and terminal operators
  • Tracking and security solution vendors
  • Tracking and security technology vendors

Table of Contents


Section 1.
Executive Summary
1.1. Market
1.2. Technologies and Products
1.3. Solutions and Services
1.4. Market Forecasts
1.5. Conclusions and Recommendations

Section 2.
Market Overview
2.1. International Cargo Container Transportation
2.2. Tracking and Security Value Proposition
2.3. Container Description and Identification
2.4. Target Markets
2.4.1. Aerospace and Defense Market
2.4.2. Transportation and Logistics Market
2.5. Key Market Drivers
2.5.1. US Regulatory Support and Economic Stimulus
2.5.2. Technology and Application Standardization
2.5.3. Improved Ecosystem Synergy
2.5.4. Integrated AIT Solutions
2.6. Key Market Barriers
2.6.1. Global Recession Impacts
2.6.2. Premature Ecosystem Exits
2.6.3. Ineffective Support of Regulations
2.6.4. Cultural Resistance to Technology Adoption

Section 3.
Technologies
3.1. Tracking Technologies
3.1.1. RFID Technology
3.1.1.1. RFID Technology Standards
3.1.1.2. RFID Systems
3.1.1.3. RFID Tags
3.1.1.4. RFID Readers
3.1.1.5. RFID Software
3.1.2. RTLS Technology
3.1.3. OCR Technology
3.1.4. GPS Technology
3.1.5. Barcode Technology
3.2. Security Technologies
3.2.1. Mechanical Seals
3.2.2. Electronic Seals
3.2.3. Ultra-Wideband Technology
3.3. Communications Technologies
3.3.1. Satellite Technologies
3.3.2. Cellular Technologies
3.3.3. Short Packet Data Technologies
3.3.4. Wi-Fi Technology

Section 4.
Ecosystem
4.1. Freight Transportation Services Ecosystem
4.1.1. Container Manufacturers and Lessors
4.1.2. Ocean Carriers
4.1.3. Leasing and Logistics Service Providers
4.1.4. Port and Terminal Operators
4.1.5. Customs Agencies
4.2. Tracking and Security Solution Ecosystem
4.2.1. Technology and Product Vendors
4.2.2. Tracking Solution Providers
4.2.3. Security Solution Providers
4.2.4. Communications Service Providers

Section 5.
Solutions and Services
5.1. Cargo Container Tracking Solutions
5.1.1. Tracking Application Standards
5.1.2. Asset Tracking Solutions
5.1.3. Facility Tracking Solutions
5.2. Cargo Container Security Solutions
5.2.1. Security Application Standards
5.2.2. Asset Security Solutions
5.2.3. Facility Security Solutions
5.3. Integrated AIT Solutions and Services

Section 6.
Market Forecasts
6.1. Methodology and Key Assumptions
6.2. Active RFID and RTLS Solution Revenue Forecasts
6.3. Active RFID System Revenue Forecasts
6.4. RTLS System Revenue Forecasts

Section 7.
Conclusions and Recommendations

Section 8.
Selected Industry Organization Profiles
8.1. American Association of Port Authorities
8.2. Cargo Handling Cooperative Program
8.3. Container Working Group
8.4. International Maritime Organization
8.5. Maritime Administration
8.6. Port Security Council of America
8.7. US Customs and Border Protection
8.8. World Customs Organization
8.9. World Shipping Council

Section 9.
Key Regulations and Initiatives
9.1. United States Regulations and Initiatives
9.1.1. Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism
9.1.2. Automated Commercial Environment
9.1.3. Operation Safe Commerce
9.1.4. 24-Hour Advance Manifest Rule
9.1.5. Container Security Initiative Program
9.1.6. Megaports Initiative
9.1.7. Importer Security Filing Rule (10+2 Program)
9.1.8. Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006
9.2. International Regulations and Initiatives
9.2.1. Secure Trade in the APEC Region Projects
9.2.2. Smart and Secure Trade Lanes Initiative
9.2.3. International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
9.2.4. Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade Framework
9.2.5. INTEGRITY Project

Section 10.
Selected Company Profiles
10.1. APS Technology Group
10.2. CGM Security Solutions
10.3. GlobalTrack
10.4. Hi-G-Tek
10.5. International ISO Group
10.6. Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions
10.7. RFID Global Solution
10.8. Savi Group
10.9. Trojan Defense
10.10. Wavetrend
10.11. Zebra Enterprise Solutions

Section 11.
Ecosystem Directory

Section 12.
Acronyms
Sources and Methodology
Notes





Tables
  • Selected Ports - Container Traffic, World Market: 1Q08 and 1Q09
  • Active RFID Hardware Shipments by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RFID Tag Shipments by Technology, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Reader Shipments by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RTLS Hardware Shipments by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Top 25 Ocean Carriers - Container Fleets, World Market: March 2009
  • Top 20 Ports - Container Throughput, World Market: 2006-2007
  • Active RFID and RTLS Solution Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Solution Revenues by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Solution Revenues by Market, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Solution Revenues by Vertical Application, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RTLS Solution Revenues by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RFID Tag Revenues by Technology, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Reader Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Software Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Services Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RTLS Hardware Revenues by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014

Charts
  • Active RFID and RTLS Solution Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Hardware Shipments by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RFID Tag Shipments by Technology, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Reader Shipments by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RTLS Hardware Shipments by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID and RTLS Solution Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Solution Revenues by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Solution Revenues by Market, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Solution Revenues by Vertical Application, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RTLS Solution Revenues by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RFID Tag Revenues by Technology, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Reader Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Software Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • Active RFID Services Revenues by Type, World Market: 2008 to 2014
  • RTLS Hardware Revenues by Component, World Market: 2008 to 2014