Food waste isn’t just a dinner-table issue, it often starts long before food reaches consumers. During transportation, 7% to 15% of perishable food is lost due to temperature deviations, improper handling, or delays in transit¹. In the U.S. alone, nearly one-third of all food is lost or wasted each year, much of it happens during logistics processes².

In cold chain logistics, every degree and minute matters. Monitoring effectively isn’t just a slogan, it’s about maintaining freshness, reducing waste, and improving global sustainability.

Why Cold Chain Monitoring Matters

• Small temperature deviations can have big impacts: Leafy greens, dairy, meat, and seafood can spoil quickly if temperatures rise even slightly above threshold ranges.
• Delays cost more than time: A study found that 46% of shippers have had to discard an entire shipment due to transport-related temperature issues, with an average loss of 2.4 million pounds of food per year per shipper³.
• The global cost of food waste exceeds $1 trillion annually, not including environmental impact or opportunity cost⁴.

JimiIoT Cold Chain Solution: LL301 + K7800P

To combat these challenges, JimiIoT offers a plug-and-play cold chain tracking solution combining LL301 asset tracker and K7800P temperature & humidity sensor.

LL301: 4G LTE Magnetic GPS Asset Tracker

• Tool-free installation with a strong magnetic base—mounts securely in seconds
• 10,000 mAh high-capacity battery for long-term deployment
• Supports GPS, BDS, LBS, and Wi-Fi positioning
• Built-in motion and tamper detection for cargo security

K7800P: Temperature & Humidity Sensor

• ±0.5°C temperature accuracy and full-range humidity monitoring (0–100% RH)
• BLE 5.0 communication for stable, low-power wireless connectivity
• Up to 3 years battery life with replaceable CR2477 battery
• IP65-rated durability, ideal for cold chain, warehousing, and reefer containers

These two devices work together to give logistics managers real-time alerts when cold chain conditions are breached, enabling fast response before spoilage occurs.

What You Gain

Benefit	Impact
Real-time visibility	Catch and correct temperature issues instantly
Reduced spoilage	Prevent product losses caused by refrigeration failure
Regulatory compliance	Easy access to temperature logs and location history
Plug-and-play deployment	LL301’s magnetic design simplifies installation across containers, trucks
Long battery performance	Supports long-haul or cross-border shipments without frequent maintenance

In Summary

Each year, over 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted globally, and a significant portion happens in transport⁵. That’s not just a waste of money, but of water, fuel, labor, and emissions.

By implementing smart cold chain tracking with LL301 and K7800P, businesses can:

• Minimize avoidable spoilage
• Maintain product quality and shelf life
• Enhance supply chain accountability and resilience

JimiIoT, making connections simpler.

Why Jimi IoT?

At JimiIoT, we understand that one size does not fit all. That’s why we offer a diverse portfolio of tracking devices supporting GPS, LBS, or hybrid configurations. Whether you’re managing a fleet, tracking assets across regions, or ensuring personal safety, our solutions are built to adapt to your unique challenges.

From high-precision GPS devices with advanced telematics to compact LBS tags for indoor asset monitoring, Jimi IoT delivers innovation, scalability, and support to ensure you’re always connected to what matters most.

Explore our GPS and LBS tracking solutions today and experience the future of smart tracking.

References

1. Food Logistics. (2023). Food Wastage During Transportation. https://www.foodlogistics.com/sustainability/waste-reduction/article/22861618/seacube-container-leasing-todays-food-wastage-costs-1t-a-year
2. U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2022). Food Loss and Waste. https://www.usda.gov/foodlossandwaste
3. Metro Airport News. (2024). Freight Inefficiencies Fuel Food Waste. https://metroairportnews.com/flock-freight-study-reveals-freight-inefficiencies-fuel-americas-food-and-beverage-waste
4. Food Engineering. (2023). Mitigating Food Waste via Transportation Tech. https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/101206-food-waste-mitigation-via-transportation
5. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). (2023). Global Food Losses and Food Waste – Extent, Causes and Prevention. https://www.fao.org/3/i2697e/i2697e.pdf