Using SMS and GSM to Track Containers

Shipping in Nigeria is gradually being repositioned to face modern challenges in international trade, reports AllAfrica.

"Last week, a new technology of tracking containers through text messages was introduced to world renowned cargo carriers, in collaboration with Telecommunication giant, MTN.

With the technology, Nigerian importers and other shipping operators can conveniently locate their containers in any part of the world.

How it works:

To track containers by short messaging service (SMS), importers must subscribe to MTN. Typing in ones container number four letters and seven digits (i.e, PCIU1234567) and sending same to short code 2583.

A reply text messages gives the current position of the container in question.

emily | 4:00 PM | SMS and Business |
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