Shippers in many industries have asked for the monitoring and tracking capability, according to Groppe, who said the service will cost "several hundred dollars a month per device."Ĭustomers that have asked for tracking capability include medical companies that need to ship sensitive cargo such as transplant organs. Communications on a package's location and other key criteria are sent to the DHL data center in Sterling, Va., and posted on a website for customers to monitor. The device also knows to turn off automatically while on a flight to avoid interrupting airline communications, just as passengers on commercial flights must turn off their cell phones, Groppe said. Sensors in the device will also track changes in temperature, humidity, pressure, shock and vibration. For example, a bio-pharmaceutical company could use the device to monitor the location of an antidote sent in an emergency. The device is not intended for one-time users, but for companies that have regularly ship for urgent materials, he said. Customers also will be able to recharge the devices through a USB port or a wall charger, Groppe said. DHL's shipping customers can order the locators to affix to packages.
The device is about the size of two cigarette packs - 5 by 4 by 1 in.
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