Tank telematics to the next level...

...by using solar power

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Optimizing and controlling the logistic chains

Monitor 24/7 both the product and the tank container

Why telematics?

The world around us is changing, fast. Telematics are taking over and transforming industries, including the logistics sector. Adapting is crucial. By creating smart tank containers and rail wagons with telematics. This offers you the opportunity to innovate in ways you could never have imagined.

Our sensors and platform offer you better insights, enabling you to better monitor product quality and improve the safety and efficiency of the logistics process.

  • Improve operating efficiencies.
  • Secure quality of cargo.
  • Provide track history of all relevant data of each container: location, temperature, pressure, full-empty, heating, …

So take your tank telematics and your business, to the next level. With IMT.

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Integrity control, safety & quality

The market demands high standards of integrity control, safety & quality before even considering the logistic services offered. Quality and safety are of paramount importance at IMT. We work according to high quality guidelines and are certified according to international standards.

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Just-in-Time assured deliveries

Just-In-Time information will be increasingly necessary across all modes of transport. But this creates a planning hazard for dateless-driven asset management. Telematics helps with Just-in-Time deliveries. Knowing the exact status of the load 24/7 means that resources can be better used.

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Flexibility & efficiency

Environmental and operational efficiency is prompting major market players to more (inter)modal logistics. Telematics can give companies the vital data they need to control the supply chain more efficiently, data that’s available at every level of the manufacturing and delivery process.

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Management by exception

The driving need for intermodal solutions creates new challenges, as more different transport types are used. Telematics ensures that these different forms of transport become organized and manageable. For example, it is possible to receive alerts with anomalies and to respond with appropriate interventions.

Smart telematics solutions for tank container or rail wagon

Whether it is a tank container or a rail wagon, any standard tank can be converted easily and quickly into a smart tank.

The concept of a smart tank is the installation of the IMT Communication & Location terminal that monitors the geoposition of the device and detects physical motion.

It also collects all data from other IMT sensors that are attached to the tank container or rail wagon and

sends the data to the IMT back-end where it can be accessed remotely via our web application, the IMT platform.

Depending on your needs and requirements, creating a smart tank can be done within five minutes. You can do that with any existing tank container that comes in for the 2.5 / 5 year inspection. In this way, the entire fleet can be ready for the future within 2.5 years, without any hindrance in terms of availability.

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Smart sensors & platform

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Cryogene solution
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Overview

IMT introduces solar-powered breakthrough in tank telematics

The latest in a series of innovations is the new solar-powered Communication and Location Terminal (CLT20-Ex). The CLT20-Ex provides a worldwide connectivity and enables unlimited wireless data transfer, allowing for optimal accuracy.

The CLT20-Ex promises to be a real game changer, as it takes the monitoring of the safety and quality of the logistics process to a whole next level. Find out more >>

IMT develops and produces customized industrial smart sensors which collect and transmit data about the tank container or rail wagon and its cargo to a web application. They provide history of all relevant data of each container or wagon such as location, temperature, pressure, full-empty status, heating information, load-unload status. All smart sensors will serve the overall objective: improve transparency, increase safety, increase efficiency, reduce costs and make management by exceptions possible.

Overview of sensors:

  • (1) Communication & Location Terminal (CLT)
  • (2) Pressure sensor (PS)
  • (3) Full-Empty sensor (FE)
  • (4) Temperature sensor (WT)
  • (5) Heating sensor (HS)
  • (6) Heating & Cooling terminal (HCT)
  • (7) Residue Detection Sensor (RD)
  • Load-unload sensor (LU) for railcars

On the IMT platform you can consult all relevant information that is collected via IMT sensors during the transport of your cargo. The IMT platform provides a good overview of all data and facilitates the logistics process.

The IMT platform is based on the management by exception principle. This means that you only have to act if necessary. You can set the desired values and alerts yourself, so that the alerts are also fully aligned with your organization.

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Rail wagon platform

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Rail wagon smart sensors

IMT develops its platform and sensors specifically for and together with rail wagon manufacturers, shippers, operators and leasing companies. Because of this, the platform does not stay at a specific level per customer, but instead grows and new features that are implemented for one customer become available in time for all customers if these features are of general benefit.

The information that can be provided by installing IMT services and sensors include a rail wagon’s location. Besides position, we can provide temperature and heating process monitoring, loading and unloading status and filling status (full/empty) of each railcar.

IMT also develops tailor-made sensors based on the wishes and specifications of our customers. All the data combined will help enable the automation of supporting processes.

You can click on each sensor for more information:

  1. Communication & Location Terminal
  2. Temperature sensor
  3. Full-Empty sensor
  4. Pressure sensor
  5. Load-Unload sensor
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Rail wagon Platform

The IMT Platform is an ISO 27001/27017 certified cloud-based SAAS (Software as a Service) that provides a powerful, secure, semi real-time monitoring, controlling and notification environment for IMT account holders and their customers. While the IMT Platform can be used as a simple Asset Tracking solution, its true value stems from its powerful customization and enterprise integration features.

Tank container smart sensors

IMT develops its platform and sensors specifically for and together with tank container manufacturers, shippers, operators and leasing companies. Because of this, the platform does not stay at a specific level per customer, but instead grows and new features that are implemented for one customer become available in time for all customers if these features are of general benefit.

The standard information which can be provided by IMT devices and sensors for tank wagons  include a tank container’s location, cargo temperature, ambient temperature by GPS position and cargo pressure. The heating sensor shows how long and at which temperature the tank container was heated by a third party. Also, the heating and cooling equipment that is installed on the tanks can be remotely controlled via IMT’s platform.

Besides this, we can also provide the filing status (full-empty) of the tank container. IMT also develops tailor-made sensors based on customers wishes and specifications. All the data combined will help enable the automation of supporting processes.

You can click on each sensor for more information:

  1. Communication & Location Terminal
  2. Pressure sensor
  3. Full-Empty sensor
  4. Temperature sensor
  5. Heating sensor
  6. Heating & Cooling terminal
  7. Residue Detection Sensor
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Tank container platform

The IMT platform is an ISO 27001/27017 certified cloud-based SAAS (Software as a Service) that provides a powerful, secure, semi real-time monitoring, controlling and notification environment for IMT account holders and their customers. While the IMT platform can be used as a simple Asset Tracking solution, its true value stems from its powerful customization and enterprise integration features.

Cryogene solution

IMT has developed a specialist sensor that measures the top and bottom pressures of cryogenic tank containers. Based on these pressure and volume measurements, a pre-set alert can be incorporated in the sensor, giving time for the operator or shipper to take appropriate action.

Main features of the cryogene solution (CS20)

  • Measuring the liquid level of cryogenic liquids in tank containers is commonly done by measuring the differential pressure between the liquid phase and the gas phase within the tank container. The differential pressure directly corresponds to the filling level of the tank. When the physical properties of the liquid and tank container are well known, one can easily calculate the loaded mass by measuring the differential pressure.
  • The gas pressure (aka working pressure) alone is also very valuable to measure, because for too low rest volumes after unloading it is known to come to a rapid increase in the gas pressure, which may result in the overpressure valve to open. To get an early warning of such a development, the gas pressure is an important key value to be monitored.
  • The IMT differential pressure sensing solution CS20 caters for both pressure measurements by using two PS18-Ex pressure sensor devices. The PS18-Ex is ATEX certified.
  • Can be updated with new firmware wirelessly (OTA)

USP’s

  • A digital pressure sensing solution for tank containers and rail wagons
  • Monitoring the pressure inside of a cryogenic tank on 2 levels:
  • 1) Pressure Gauge
  • 2) Differential Pressure
  • Sending the measured values wirelessly to an IMT Communication and Location Terminal (CLT)
  • Possibility to automatically calculate weight
  • Data can be accessed remotely via our web application
  • Status changes (exceeding pressure thresholds) can serve as a trigger for alert notifications

The setup of a cryogenic tank with a cryogenic telematic solution consists of:

  • P1 = Pressure Gauge (Pressure)
  • P2 = Differential Pressure (Volume)

“The pleasant cooperation in combination with the insights Kube & Kubenz gained and the accuracy with which Kube & Kubenz can follow the cargo made this logistics specialist in chemical gases decide to expand the cooperation with IMT.”

– Kube & Kubenz –

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Kube & Kubenz

“Anhalt Logistics partnering with IMT for the most suitable fully-fledged telematics solution.”

– Anhalt Logistics –

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Anhalt Logistics

“There comes a time when you have to join in. Whoever only starts then, will be too late.”

– Peacock –

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Peacock

“Digital technologies are enabling completely new services to be developed.”

– VTG Group –

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VTG Group

“Eurotainer tanks to be equipped with digital thermometers to provide customers with better
service.”

– Eurotainer –

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Eurotainer

“Telematics solutions will dramatically change the global transportation of hazardous goods. Resolute action, speed and the active inclusion of all employees in the process are factors that will determine its success.”

– Hoyer –

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Hoyer

IMT, your telematics partner

IMT is the independent telematics solution partner for the tank container and rail car industry and is the world’s leading telematics company. IMT was founded in October 2013 with the aim of providing telematics solutions for the intermodal market. Innovative research has led to filing several patents. IMT also develops tailor-made solutions for their customers and sets the standard in smart sensor technology. All to take your tank telematics and your business to the next level.

Market leader

IMT is the number 1 in Tank Container Telematics and therefore the world’s leading telematics company.

Clients

IMT’s clients vary from operators, manufacturers, leasing companies to product owners in both the tank container and rail way industry.

100% in-house

R&D, production, hardware and software development; IMT has it all in-house. The sensors and platform are developed by a dedicated team of 12 hardware engineers and 35 software engineers. Cost-effective product development with a team of 70 people in the Netherlands and Spain, backed by an entrepreneurial management team with significant industry experience.

Total solution

IMT is the sole supplier of a full-fledged telematics solution for tank containers and rail wagons. Complete range of monitoring sensors and telematics systems including location, temperature, pressure, full/empty and heating sensors, all connected to its proprietary software platform.

Certifications

IMT is fully certified: CE, ISO. The sensors of IMT are ATEX certified and can therefore be used in the transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous liquids in all sectors (Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Petro, etc.).

Open solutions

Our platform is open to third-party input and output. You can choose to use our interface, but also can build your own dashboard on it. By developing both the hardware and software in-house, IMT can offer the right solution.

The statuses are displayed in the IMT web application and can also be accessed via IMT’s open and free API, so it’s easy to integrate the IMT solution into any pre-existing TMS (transportation management system).

IMT is part of the ITSS practice group and is committed to support existing and upcoming ITSS standards and therefore will be able to read-out other than IMT sensors.

News and events

Den Hartogh in TCM: In the case with IMT, the chemistry is certainly there

Tank Container Magazine (TCM) has highlighted the Den Hartogh case study in telematics. The corporation with the Dutch-based specialist in telematics Intermodal Telematics (IMT) fits perfectly in taking next steps in providing smart logistics on their Tank Containers. Read the contribution on the IMT website.

Digital fleet: IMT and VTG partner to boost connectivity in rail freight

Intermodal Telematics BV (IMT) and VTG AG have agreed on a long-term partnership to extend the digitisation of VTG’s rail wagon fleet. The first step in this new arrangement will be the delivery of 15,000 of IMT’s CLT20-Ex main GPS units over the next 15 months, with the potential to substantially expand that number over the coming years.

Introduction Pressure Sensor PS20-Ex with ATEX IIC certification

Following the WT19-Ex, IMT has now also obtained the highest requirements within the gas groups for the pressure sensor. IMT is pleased to introduce the new PS20-Ex with ATEX IIC certification. The PS20-Ex can be used in the transportation of hazardous products in all sectors (Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Petro, etc.).

IMT in the media: Innovation unites Kube & Kubenz and IMT

Tank News International (TNI) paid attention to the IMT - Kube & Kubenz case study in telematics in March. Telematics is best explained with practical applications and the experience from the market with telematics. Read the contribution in TNI on the IMT website.

IMT wishes you a Happy New Year!

The team and management at IMT wishes you good health, joy and prosperity throughout the coming year. Wishing your company all the best as we enter 2021. We look forward to working together throughout the upcoming year. The IMT team

IMT in the media: Exception Management (HCB Cargo)

IMT has developed – and continues to develop – an alerting module that provides its customers with immediate notifications of events of interest.

Intermodal Telematics Winner of Telematik Award 2020

The power of the solar-powered CLT20-Ex, the latest innovation from Intermodal Telematics BV (IMT), has now been internationally recognized with the Telematik Award 2020. In the jubilee year of the Telematik Award, IMT received this international prize during a digital ceremony.

Innotrans sneak preview this week

To give you a preview, Innotrans is organizing the Innotrans Sneak Preview. IMT also presents itself online, and we will also be present at the Innotrans live fair next year.
LogiChem 2020 sponsored by IMT

LogiChem 2020 has gone Virtual

LogiChem 2020, the must attend event for heads of supply chain and logistics from the world’s leading chemicals manufacturers, has gone virtual! IMT is present as a sponsor during this edition of LogiChem from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 September 2020. Let's meet at Logichem 2020!

IMT introduces solar-powered breakthrough in tank telematics

IMT continues to innovate to offer customers the most suitable telematics solutions in the rapidly evolving tank container telematics sector. The latest in a series of innovations is the new solar-powered Communication and Location Terminal (CLT20-Ex).

Discover Telematics with the IMT magazine "Telematics taking over"

We are happy to share with you the first edition of our magazine “Telematics taking over”. The world around us is changing, fast. The developments in Internet of Things and telematics are changing the way we communicate and work in many ways. Telematics are taking over.

NTtank and IMT promote “smart” cooperation

NTtank established cooperation relationship with IMT by choosing IMT’s so-called ‘Pre-Kit’ to install on all their tank containers, and at no extra cost for new-builds. In addition, NTtank will become the exclusive sales agent in China (excluding tank container manufacturers) of the complete telematics solution of IMT.

Intermodal Exhibition 2019

Let's meet at Intermodal 2019 in Hamburg! As a world leading independent telematics solution provider for the tank container and rail wagon industry, Intermodal Telematics (IMT) will be present too from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 November. At this exhibition we will be displaying our state of the art sensor technology and web application, and our latest innovations.

Intermodal Telematics BV

Korte Huifakkerstraat 8
4815 PS Breda
The Netherlands

phone+31 76 231 02 00
mailinfo@intermodaltelematics.com
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