Efficient cold chain management

NEW: S.CU dc90 transport refrigeration unit - premiere at Solutrans 2025

With the introduction of the new refrigerant, Schmitz Cargobull is once again setting new standards in terms of efficiency, sustainability and future-proofing in temperature-controlled transport with the new S.CU dc90 transport refrigeration unit. The new unit replaces the S.CU dc85. It offers further technical developments that are designed for higher performance requirements and increased environmental compatibility. The new S.CU dc90 is characterised by up to 6% higher cooling capacity and up to 10% lower fuel consumption compared to the predecessor model S.CU dc85. (See also press release 2025-510).

NEW: Interior monitoring - more safety and efficiency at the touch of a button

The interior monitoring of the S.KO COOL semi-trailer offers numerous advantages that significantly improve the efficiency and complete transparency of transport. At the touch of a button in the TrailerConnect® portal, the dispatcher can create a photo of the trailer's interior, which provides clear proof thanks to the date, time and location stamp. This makes it possible to precisely check whether the correct goods are loaded, whether the goods are properly secured, whether the partition wall is in place, and whether the air duct is clear. Even when the trailer is uncoupled, i.e. when it is parked without the tractor unit, it is possible to take a photo of the interior. To do this, the refrigerated box body is "woken up" via the TrailerConnect® portal. The interior lighting switches on and the photo can be taken. This ensures the necessary transparency of the load at all times.

Telematics ex works

Numerous data and information on the trailer and load are continuously recorded by the TrailerConnect® telematics system installed ex works and can therefore be easily used to analyse and control the vehicles and fleet. The standard integration of the TrailerConnect® telematics system turns the networked trailer into an IoT device and an elementary component for greater transparency and efficiency in the supply chain. The TrailerConnect® portal is the central data platform in which all relevant telematics data is collated and made available, regardless of the telematics hardware used. Not only is the data from Schmitz Cargobull's own telematics units displayed, but the data from numerous other telematics providers can also be integrated. This includes data on the position, temperature, tyre pressure, EBS information or door status of the vehicles. This data is transmitted to the TrailerConnect® portal and to the beUptoDate app for the dispatcher or the beSmart app for the driver. The data is used to monitor the condition of the freight and the trailer, to optimise routes and schedules and to improve and increase the efficiency of logistics performance.

Safety equipment according to TAPA standards

The certification of the security equipment in accordance with the TAPA TSR1 standards, the highest requirement level of the Transported Asset Protection Association Trucking Security Requirements (TAPA TSR) was extended in 2024. To meet the high requirements for the protection of high-value and sensitive goods during transport, an alarm and communication system is integrated into TrailerConnect® that triggers an acoustic alarm in the event of an unauthorised opening attempt. In addition, the TL4 electronic door locking system ensures that the freight is protected against access by unauthorised third parties. This is only possible with the networked TrailerConnect® telematics solution from Schmitz Cargobull. In the TrailerConnect® portal, the user can define loading and unloading points at which the door locking system automatically locks and unlocks on entry and exit. These geofence areas are configured once, simply and conveniently in the TrailerConnect® portal. In addition, a general automatic locking system can be activated with a click of the mouse in the TrailerConnect® portal or the beSmart app after the trailer door has been closed.