Top Highlights
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Seamless Communication: Vehicles and containers must communicate effectively to share crucial data, from location updates to monitoring the integrity of the cold chain for perishables.
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Cellular Limitations: While 4G and 5G networks are essential for vehicle mobility, they face challenges like incomplete coverage and potential service interruptions, hindering critical transport communications.
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Satellite Technology: Satellite connectivity is increasingly favored for its reliability and affordability, providing necessary redundancy and coverage in areas lacking cellular service, including oceans.
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Market Growth: The market for satellite IoT in transport and logistics is projected to grow significantly, with an expected 18.7% CAGR by 2024, driven by enhanced satellite designs and cooperation with cellular networks.
The Need for Reliable Connectivity
Modern vehicles and shipping containers must exchange data to ensure smooth operations. For example, simple updates like location tracking help predict arrival times. However, complex scenarios, such as maintaining the cold chain for perishables, require more critical communication. As automation in transportation increases, the need for consistent connectivity grows. Cellular networks, particularly 4G and 5G, often manage these demands. Still, gaps exist. Major coverage blackspots on land and limited ocean access hinder full connectivity. Moreover, cellular networks occasionally face congestion and service interruptions, impacting timely and essential data transmission.
Why Satellite Technology Leads the Way
Satellite technology offers a robust solution for these coverage challenges. It provides low-latency and high-capacity bandwidth, meeting the demands of modern transportation applications. Notably, advancements in satellite design and economies of scale have reduced costs, making this technology accessible to more users. As providers collaborate with cellular networks, integrated solutions emerge. This helps systems switch from cellular to satellite when needed. The transport and logistics sector anticipates substantial growth in satellite IoT, projected to reach over $1.3 billion by 2024. By utilizing satellite connectivity, fleet managers can enhance data use and optimize operations while ensuring reliable communication, even in the most challenging environments.
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