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ZF’s Ultimate Guide to Cargo Security

A Holistic Offering to Protect Your Payload

ZF’s Ultimate Guide to Cargo Security

In the world of freight transport, cargo security is not just a concern; it's a top priority. The safety and protection of your cargo are paramount to the success of your business, and the ever-evolving landscape of transportation poses new challenges and risks every day. As TAPA Premier Partner, we understand the pains and future challenges that the industry faces, and we're here to help you safeguard your fleet and cargo.

ZF`s trailer electrification technology helps to make driving more efficient for all heavy trucks – no matter which type of powertrain they use. Diesel trucks can be transformed into hybrid vehicles; electric trucks (whether battery- or fuel cell-powered) can be given an additional drive. This unique solution can be made possible by integrating ZF´s AxTrax 2 electric axle plus a battery system box with battery modules and battery management in the trailer. This allows braking energy to be recuperated, and the recovered power can support traction and ease the workload of the primary engine in the truck. This alone can reduce fuel consumption and emissions of a diesel truck by up to 16 percent. Through an optional plug-in version, these savings could even rise to 40 percent. Trucks that already have a purely electric drive (BEV or Fuel Cell) can use the additional electric drive on the trailer as a zero-emissions range extender.

With its trailer electrification solution ZF provides a key technology for trailer builders and fleets to meet upcoming local decarbonization legislations.

There are even more benefits once the system is approved for road use: The additional e-Motor / e-Drive offers much more besides recuperation, fuel and emissions savings and range extension. It makes truck drivers' everyday lives easier and transportation more efficient:

Drive-Off-Support: 80% more traction force on slippery ground
Traction Boost: improved acceleration time by up to 50% which is particularly helpful when merging onto the highway or overtaking
Up-Hill-Support
Up to 60% recuperation minimizes brake energy heat waste and brake particle emissions
Supports electric power take-off systems to supply reefers and other external electric auxiliaries

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97900 €

is the average daily loss value of cargo theft in the first 6 months of 2023.

(published in TAPA’s Cargo Crime Monitor, September edition)

The Pain Points of Cargo Security

One of the most significant concerns in the industry is the risk of cargo theft. Organized criminals continually target shipments, making it essential to have comprehensive security measures in place.

Ensuring that your cargo arrives at its destination in the same condition as it was loaded is a constant challenge. Damage or tampering can lead to significant losses and damage to your reputation.

Keeping trucks and trailers safe from unauthorized access and potential theft is a critical aspect of cargo security. Traditional locking systems often fall short in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.

Future Challenges

Beside driver shortage, fleets report parking lot availability as one of today’s biggest challenge concerning road cargo transportation across Europe. The future of cargo security promises to be even more complex and as technology advances, so do the methods used by criminals.

With the transition from combustion engines to electrified trucks, customers anticipate the need to cope with the required recharging times as one of the upcoming major challenges related to cargo security.

"In the light of electrification, parking lots are the main points of attack and in the future, safe parking and recharging will be one of the main topics to ensure transport security across Europe."

Patrick Freitag, Head of Sales & Security in LOG-IN CZ

Voice of the Customer

At ZF, we understand the challenges and risks that come with freight security. With this modular and scalable product bundle, ZF provides a holistic cargo security suite for fleets addressing the rising issue of trailer cargo theft incidents to help secure your cargo and support the success of your business in an ever-changing world.

Explore below actual use cases of our customers to learn more about how they were able to amplify cargo protection leveraging ZF technology.

LOG-IN CZ, a cargo transport fleet headquartered in Czech Republic specialized on the transport of high value goods already uses OptiLock, ZF’s electronic locking system to meet the European standards of Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) for cargo security. Recently, the company also tested ZF’s latest light and motion sensor (LMS) as an add-on to their holistic security concept with positive results.

“Although not every attempted cargo theft can be avoided, by embedding ZF’s OptiLock system into our security processes, we were able to reduce the time from a detected incident until police arrival significantly which helped us to reduce cargo theft incidents.”

Patrick Freitag, Head of Sales & Security in LOG-IN CZ

Soncotra, headquarterted in Belgium, is specialized in road transport of goods to and from Europe and North Africa, annually carrying more than 20.000 Full Truck Loads (FTL), Groupage Loads (LTL) and Express.

To continuously monitor their payload aiming to deliver quickly and safely according to customer requirements, their vehicle fleet is already equipped with a track & trace system that monitors routes, temperature and door opening 24/7 based on ZF’s fleet management solutions. Recently, they also equipped some of their vehicles with Detector, the Intelligent and Connected Tarpaulin System seamlessly integrating with ZF telematics solutions, to reach a new level of cargo security for their customers.

“Our fleet is already equipped with ZF’s advanced telematics, so the addition of a reinforced and connected curtain-sider tarpaulin enables us to significantly increase the security we offer to our customers’ cargo.”

Isabelle Lamaire, CEO of Soncotra.

Don't let the future challenges of cargo security catch you off guard. ZF is right here to help you meeting these challenges ahead.

Take advantage of a free consultation and contact us.

Gert Jan ZUIDEMA
Your Expert for North Europe

Working in the company since 2016
Extensive experience in automotive technology
Know-how in operations management, customer service, and sales

“I’m passionate about creating the future of road transportation by building trust with customers. I don’t just talk, I listen and understand your needs.”

Get in touch with Gert Jan Zuidema

Guillaume PECOUT
Your Expert for South Europe

Working in the company since more than 10 years
Expertise in trailer telematic systems, purchasing consulting, and sales management
Know-how in partnership & business development

“I’m a trusted adviser for TAPA customers who need the optimal level of security. I’m dedicated about giving you the best advice possible.”

Get in touch with Guillaume Pecout

ZF’s Ultimate Guide to Cargo Security

A Holistic Offering to Protect Your Payload