Transportation / Logistics

mBlox works with a wide variety of partners serving the transportation and logistics marketplace. There is a great number and wide range of applications, with many companies effectively using mobile networks as their wide area network (WAN). Applications include:

• Route planning - Text an origin and a destination, then receive back a route-all via SMS.
• Vehicle tracking - Combining SMS systems with GPS, transport companies can use mobile messaging to track the location of vehicles.
• Travel alerts - Travelers set alerts if their usual train or bus is delayed (push alerts), or query a bus/train for real-time information (pull alerts).
• Congestion alerts - Travelers are alerted when part of a regular route is blocked (push alerts), and can request real-time updates on particular road conditions (pull request).
• Flight alerts - Plan a journey more accurately using SMS updates on flight status.
• Taxi rendezvous - Receive an SMS when your cab is waiting outside your location avoiding the need to wait around.
• Parcel delivery - Track status of a consignment and be informed when it has been delivered; Courier companies can have couriers confirm package drop-off, via SMS, parcel-by-parcel (automated).

The many benefits of mobile messaging in transportation and logistics include:

• Cost-effective and rapid communication
• Valuable services to save travelers time and avoid congestion whilst building revenues for suppliers
• Closer monitoring of transport goods and vehicle locations
• Easier access to consumers wherever they may be