REPORT

The dry container IoT revolution-why it’s finally taking off

Dry containers—long overlooked in the digital transformation of shipping—are finally catching up.

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The dry container IoT revolution-why it’s finally taking off
REPORT OVERVIEW
Key stats
  • 57.4% of shippers now demand real-time shipment visibility 
  • 76% of executives believe they are facing more frequent supply chain shocks 
  • Dry containers represent roughly 90% of global non-bulk seaborne trade 
What you’ll learn
  • Analysts now predict that 25% of the global dry container fleet will be IoT-enabled by 2026 
  • Dry container IoT technology offers live location, status updates and event-triggered alerts 
  • Knowing container location and status helps minimize idle time, avoid unnecessary repositioning and plan faster turnarounds
Real-world examples
  • Only 20.2% of shippers surveyed felt their network was fully transparent.
  • in April 2022, Hapag-Lloyd announced plans to outfit its 3 million TEU dry container fleet with IoT hardware 
  • What once seemed impractical—real-time visibility into millions of dry boxes—is now not only possible, but inevitable