Redefining global supply chain
Real-time control over every container, anywhere.
Live location, condition and security data from every container you own - streamed by Balder Northstar sensors into the Balder Cloud platform, for the full lifetime of the container.
Partners
Production Northstar hardware, live on active fleets with established Scandinavian operators - real devices on real routes.
Our solution
One sensor. One platform. Complete asset intelligence.
We turn the dry containers you already own into smart assets - real-time monitoring and seamless tracking across intermodal transport, for the full lifetime of the container.
From delivery to live data
01. Fit the sensor
Northstar fits to the container door - no wiring, no power to run. Fitted and paired in less than two minutes.
02. Assets come online
Devices register automatically in Balder Cloud and begin reporting position and condition immediately.
03. Operate on live data
Your team monitors the fleet, receives alerts on deviations, and shares access with partners and customers.
Value in action
EmergingInsight that pays for itself.
Tracking is table stakes. The value is in what the data does next - catching the costly events as they unfold and putting money and hours back on your side of the ledger. Here's where we're taking it.
Every door opening, on the record - with a location.
Every door opening is logged the instant it happens, stamped with exact time and coordinates. A door that opens where it shouldn't is flagged in minutes.
Theft and smuggling, surfaced in minutes - with proof of what happened and where, for insurers and customs alike.See these numbers on your own fleet - 30 minutes, your routes, your cargo.
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Long-lasting sensors that deliver control for decades.
We built Balder around three principles that make it dependable at scale - and simple to operate. The result is container operations intelligence, not just container data.
True reliability
Consistent performance and predictable battery life, independent of light, weather or season - with adaptive sampling down to every five minutes in key transit points. Engineered for extreme maritime environments, from stacked holds to Nordic winters.
Simplicity
No charging, no service visits, nothing to think about. We remove complexity from the value chain with a maintenance-free product that just works - for the full life of the container.
True connectivity
The newest generation of cellular technology with satellite fallback, and AIS integration for full visibility at sea. Global coverage without blind-spots - at terminals, in transit, and in remote territory.
Designed, engineered and built in Norway - our North Sea origins taught us to build durable products through responsible supply chains and materials made for the harshest conditions. One device for the container's lifetime also means less material, less waste, and greener logistics.
- Made in Norway
- Responsible supply chain
Engineering specifications
Northstar, in numbers.
No solar means no light to depend on - and nothing to dust off or mask over when containers are repainted. The device reports the same in stacked holds, under deck and covered terminals - and wakes reliably after a long, cold winter in an outdoor stack.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Go beyond basic tracking. You need fail-proof devices to avoid costly maintenance, and robust, uncompromisable intrusion detection. Balder offers sensors with over 12 years of battery life, best-in-class global tracking, and an intuitive platform built for logistics teams - designed, engineered and built in Norway with a responsible supply chain.
Yes - Northstar retrofits onto the dry containers you already own. It mounts on the container door in under a minute, with no wiring and no power to run, and works across intermodal transport: road, rail and sea.
Live position, movement, door and intrusion events, temperature and shock - streamed to Balder Cloud with alerts within five minutes, worldwide. Everything is available through the dashboard and a full API, with controlled sharing for the carriers, shippers and partners you choose - your data stays yours.
Following a great period of field testing in Northern Europe together with our valued pilot customers, we are actively scaling our operations. Contact us to discuss how Balder could support your fleet - let's meet up or schedule a call.
See what Balder does for your fleet.
We're a Norwegian tech company on a mission to bring greater visibility and efficiency to global trade. Book a 30-minute demo and we'll walk through the platform against your routes and cargo - and we're actively taking on pilot fleets, so if that's a fit, we'll explore it together.