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Shipment tracker comparison

Single-use trackers, reusable trackers, data loggers and RFID tags each solve part of the problem. Here is how ParceLive compares, feature by feature.

ParceLive compared with single-use trackers, reusable trackers you return yourself, data loggers and RFID tags
FeatureParceLiveSingle-use trackersReusable trackers you return yourselfData loggersRFID tags
Live location, anywhereYes, GPS + GLONASS over the mobile networkYesYesNo, read after deliveryOnly when a tag passes a reader
Live condition alertsYes: temperature, humidity, shock, freefall, light and tiltVaries by model; often fewer sensorsVaries by modelRecorded, seen after deliveryOnly at reader points
Air, sea and road in one deviceYesDepends on the modelDepends on the modelYes, records throughoutOnly where readers are installed
Approved for air cargoYes, by IATA and 40+ airlinesCheck each model and airlineCheck each model and airlineCheck each model and airlineNot applicable
Your own alerts and geofencesYes, set per shipmentVaries by providerVaries by providerNoNo
Data into your systemsAPI into your TMS, ERP or WMS, plus CSV downloadsVaries by providerVaries by providerUsually a download after the tripThrough your reader software
Shareable live journey linksYesVaries by providerVaries by providerNoNo
After the journeyHanhaa collects, recharges and reuses the trackerThrown away, adding to e-wasteYou arrange the return, often with labels or minimum quantitiesOften single-useTags are often single-use
Who handles returnsHanhaa, at no extra costNo returnYou doYou do, if the logger is reusedNot applicable
OwnershipRented: no device stock to buy or manageBought for each shipmentUsually bought or leasedUsually boughtUsually bought

Compared with typical devices of each type; individual products vary. For how each technology works, read GPS tracker vs data logger vs RFID.

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