DE102009013104A1 - Method and system for monitoring a freight container - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a system for monitoring the integrity of a freight container, preferably a transport container, wherein the freight container has a monitoring device (10) associated therewith, which has at least one monitoring sensor (12) monitoring the integrity of the freight container. The method is characterized by the following measures: after the detection by the monitoring sensor (12) of an event which violates the cargo container integrity, data relating to the integrity violation is transmitted to a remote analysis center (14), in particular to an analysis device (18) associated with the analysis center (14) represent, in the analysis center (14), in particular in the analysis device (18) associated therewith, the transmitted event data are evaluated on the basis of predetermined criteria with regard to either an authorized - authorized or an unauthorized - integrity violation of the freight container.

Description

The The present invention relates to a method of monitoring the integrity of a freight container, preferably a transport container, wherein the freight container a this associated monitoring device has over at least one monitoring sensor monitoring the integrity of the container features. The invention further relates to a system to carry out the process.

National and international demands are increasing in the freight business to the safety of freight containers, in particular transport containers, such as so-called sea or land containers, always on. The risk is considered particularly high that individual freight containers after a loading process by authorized personnel on the way of transportation of terrorists opened and with explosives or the like be provided at the destination of the freight container to detonate.

Around reduce the risk of such scenarios, there are efforts, all freight containers for illegal weapons or other illegal cargo, such as x-ray. Such methods are particularly in view of the multitude of freight containers shipped around the world consuming.

Therefore, a variety of methods have been developed with which the integrity of freight containers can be traced as completely as possible, starting from the loading of the container via its transport route to the destination. A system of the type mentioned is for example from the US 4,750,197 known. Inside a transport container there is arranged a monitoring device with monitoring sensor. The monitoring device is activated by an authorized person by means of a suitable key. After activation, the container is monitored. Events that violate the integrity of the container are detected by the sensor and stored on a local data store. Furthermore, an alarm signal generator is coupled to the monitoring device. As soon as the monitoring detects unauthorized access to the container, the signal generator generates an alarm signal.

A very similar system is used in the DE 60 2004 008 248 T2 described. Also in this document, a transport container is associated with a monitoring device with monitoring sensor. Possible unauthorized or unauthorized accesses are also detected only after an activation of the monitoring device has taken place by means of an activation key. The monitoring device then monitors the container until it is deactivated by means of a suitable deactivation key, usually at the end of the transport path. Any access incidents during transport, such as an unauthorized intrusion into the container during transport, as in the solution of the US 4,750,197 detected and stored in a memory of the monitoring device. At the end of the transport path, the monitoring device can be deactivated by means of a suitable deactivation key, ie switched off. The monitoring of the container is thereby terminated. At the same time, any stored access incident data is transferred to the deactivation key.

The monitoring systems have several disadvantages. The particular problem is that after the authorized opening the respective container no further monitoring of the same more takes place. This can be very dangerous. Because container are often after the first loading at the starting place of the container before reaching the actual destination between loaded. The container is loaded with more freight, the is stored a lying on the transport route place. To this to include additional cargo, the monitoring device must initially disabled in the prior art, ie be switched off. Only then is an authorized opening container and (intermediate) loading of the container possible. After loading, the container is closed again and the monitoring device authorized again.

in the Period between the deactivated and the activated state the monitoring device, d. H. between switching off and restarting the same, accordingly finds no monitoring the container instead. So the container can be in the remain open state and unnoticed, for example opened by the person who authorized the container had to be loaded by other people with illegal cargo. Incidentally, it would also be for the authorized Person who performs the (intermediate) loading after deactivation the monitoring device easily possible, to store hazardous cargo in the container.

outgoing from this prior art, it is an object of the present invention to specify a method and a system of the type mentioned at the outset, with the integrity of a freight container be monitored as completely as possible can.

This object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1 and by a system having the features of the claim 15th

After that become one after the capture of a cargo container integrity hurting event by the monitoring sensor one away from the container positioned analysis center Submit event data representing the integrity violation. In the analysis center, the transmitted event data subsequently on the basis of predetermined criteria with regard to to an either legitimate or unjustified integrity violation of the Freight container rated. Depending on the result This review can then take appropriate action be taken, about to be generated an alarm signal.

The the aforementioned inventive method is running by using suitable, hereinafter referred to in more detail System components preferably automated or at least partially automated from.

in the The scope of the application is subject to an integrity violation generally any legitimate or unauthorized manipulation in or understood outside the cargo container and / or any physical access to the cargo container, in particular in the interior of the same.

Preferably includes an integrity violation opening and / or closing one or more closing devices, in particular doors, each having at least one access opening can close or release to the container.

Of Further are generally entitled under "Authorized Integrity Violations" Integrity violations understood, unjustified injuries on the other hand, they are called "unauthorized".

The inventive method allows it, the freight container or its status during to monitor the entire transport path continuously.

Different As in the prior art, the monitoring is about as well then, if the freight container, before it even Has reached the destination, authorized and opened with additional Cargo should be provided. Even after such an authorized Intermediate opening with subsequent renewed, authorized Closing process remains the monitoring device or the monitoring sensor operatively connected to it. On activation and deactivation of the monitoring device By activation or deactivation key is advantageously waived. It is therefore also in the period after an authorized (intermediate) opening the container a monitoring of the same. in the The prior art, on the other hand, must have the monitoring device deactivated in the sense of a conventional alarm system, d. H. shut off when the container is opened authorized shall be.

The monitoring sensor detects possible integrity violations accordingly regardless of whether the respective integrity violation authorized or unauthorized. In contrast, in the prior art ultimately only unauthorized integrity violations detected. Because authorized integrity violations, such as an authorized opening, in the state of Technique only in connection with a shutdown of the monitoring device respectively.

According to the invention the cargo container, however, also following authorized Integrity violations continue to be monitored, at least until it reaches its destination. When the monitoring for example by means of movements within the cargo container detecting motion sensors are also after an authorized (Intermediate) opening of the container evaluable monitoring or event data generated. Suspicious movements, for example caused by improper loading activities Therefore, even after the authorized opening of the container be detected and recognized.

When All cargo containers to be monitored come mobile containers in which cargo transported and / or stored. The freight containers surround or limit one arranged inside Freight and / or hold.

Preferably the freight containers each have over at least one closing device, in particular one Door, flap or the like, each at least one Close the loading opening to the freight container and / or release. About the loading opening the cargo container can be loaded with cargo or Cargoes are unloaded from the cargo container.

In The preferred application of the invention are the freight containers Transport containers, in particular sea or land containers.

The Freight containers can also be each firm with Be connected to vehicles such as trucks or the like, or Be part of this.

in principle is also conceivable immobile cargo and / or storage rooms to monitor with the method according to the invention.

Which represent the integrity violation The event data sent to the remote analysis center for subsequent assessment of the detected violation as "Authorized / Unauthorized" is preferably data that directly identifies the status or condition of the container in terms of "integrity violated yes / no".

at this embodiment of the invention takes over the monitoring device in advance of the aforementioned Assess the analysis of whether the readings measured by the sensor to an integrity violation of the container indicate or not.

These Measured value evaluation is expediently carried out in With regard to the observance or exceeding of predetermined ones Measured value limits. If the evaluation of the monitoring device, that there is an integrity violation, the monitoring device a representation of the existence of the integrity violation Send message to the analysis center.

Approximately when using a the inside of the cargo container monitoring Motion sensor would be the monitoring device the measured values then with regard to reaching or exceeding evaluate certain limit values. As a result, for example uncritical (aerial) movements caused by the transport of the freight container are conditioned by critical movements through loading activities to be able to distinguish. The evaluation of the monitoring device Accordingly, it shows whether an integrity violation exists or Not.

alternative or additionally, but also first directly the unanalyzed measured values or the unanalyzed ones Measurements representing data of the sensor transmitted to the analysis center become. As a result, then only in the analysis center the aforementioned analysis with regard to reaching or exceeding limit values and thus in view of the existence of a Integrity violation.

Independently of whether the evaluation of the sensor readings in terms of There is already an integrity violation by the monitoring device or later in the analysis center according to the invention from the freight container or from the monitoring device associated with the freight container outgoing event data in the analysis center later in terms analyzed whether the detected integrity violation either authorized or unauthorized.

One suitable analysis center to perform these tasks can in the simplest embodiment of the invention, for example via a suitable computer device for the analysis or evaluation of Have event data and at least one Receiving device with which of the monitoring device outgoing event data can be received.

The Event data is thereby in a preferred embodiment the invention of one of the monitoring device associated Transmission device by long-distance remote data transmission, in particular via satellite radio link, directly or indirectly (possibly through Forwarding via further intermediate transmitting devices) to the analysis center or to the receiving device assigned to it.

What concerns the integrity violations, so the monitoring device detects - how already indicated above - as integrity violations preferably at least one opening and / or closing of the Cargo container. For this purpose, the moni monitoring device have a suitable sensor, such as a door sensor. Naturally, various others can Sensors are used, which are suitable, any integrity violations capture. For example, at least one motion sensor is preferred used, the movements within the cargo container and / or movements of the cargo container itself monitored. It is also conceivable to use detectors containing explosive explosives can detect and / or dangerous radiation, especially radioactive radiation.

What concerns the criteria according to which a detected breach of integrity as authorized or unauthorized is evaluated is, then such a violation is preferred according to the invention evaluated as authorized, if the analysis center in each case to the the integrity violation representing event data one representing the authority of the integrity violation Authorization is present. Appropriately, should this authorization especially at the time of arrival of the Event data in the analysis center or in a particular predetermined time period before or after the arrival of the same, for example, within a few seconds before or after arrival.

Of the Term "authorization" includes in the context of present application any process with which an integrity violation can be proved as justified. An authorization In this sense, in particular, a process may include, in an asserted identity of the authorization initiating Person or institution is checked.

According to the invention all event data sent to the analysis center be checked to see if the respective Event data, d. H. to the corresponding integrity violation incidents, each has a suitable authorization.

If For example, a sender of a freight container previously authorized to open locked freight container would like, without possibly in the last consequence an alarm condition is triggered, he can do so by reach an authorized opening of the same. The corresponding, physical opening process of the sender is doing first as an integrity violation event sent to the analysis center. If then submitted to the analysis center for this Infringement process, there will be a corresponding authorization the violation is considered to have been assessed or authorized he follows. Then usually no alarm signal is generated.

The transmitted Integrity violation, in the above example opening of the container, on the other hand, is assessed as unauthorized, if the analysis center, in particular in the aforementioned times or time periods, not the permission of the integrity violation representing authorization. If with others Words the sender opens the container without Being authorized to do so leads the rating of the opening representing event data in the analysis center to one Rating the opening as unauthorized.

Around Authorize the individual integrity violations to be able to electronic codes are preferably used. To obtain an authorization for an integrity violation preferably initiates the person or institution that the Integrity Violation wants to authorize the submission one representing the authority of the integrity violation, electronic authorization codes to the analysis center. The authoritative The person is usually the person who holds the freight container (authorized) to load cargo or open this would like to close after loading.

Preferably The electronic authorization codes include data for verification the identity of the persons using the codes or Institutions, in particular digital certificates or signatures.

The transmission The code can be done in many ways. For example can one for the transport of the container responsible consignor first one or more electronic, to the respective container and / or the monitoring device used appropriate codes are transmitted. The codes can in this case, for example, preferably designed as a hand-held device Authorization be transferred, about one Handheld or the like of a person instructed by the shipper.

If then the person assigned by the consignor Container authorized to open or authorized Then you can use the Authorization device at, or in a fixed period of time before or after closing or opening the Container one of the previously transmitted, suitable Send authorization codes to the analysis center. This can be done by remote data transmission, for example by means of a satellite radio link or similar.

In a further advantageous embodiment The invention has the authorization device - for example a handheld, a mobile phone or the like -, over a transmitting device, with the authorization codes in particular by remote data transmission, preferably wireless, to the analysis center or to one of these associated receiving device can be transmitted are.

The transmission the respective authorization code to the analysis center may also indirectly using the monitoring device or the abovementioned transmission and / or Receiving device done. The monitoring device is usually over anyway in the manner described above Satellite communication technology or other wireless remote data transmission means connected or connectable to the analysis center. The one from the sender authorized person can therefore the respective authorization code for example, with the authorization device via wireless Data short distance communication first to the monitoring device or transmit to the transmitting device associated therewith. The transmitting device transmits the monitoring device the authorization code then directly or indirectly to the analysis center.

It is also conceivable that the authorization device is an immediate component of the monitoring device. It can then have, for example, an input device directly connected to the monitoring device by means of suitable lines, such as a keyboard. In each case, the authorization device then uses the input device to enter the authorization codes which are subsequently transmitted to the monitoring device or indirectly to its transmitting device for forwarding to the analysis center. Advantageously, the authorization device and / or the monitoring device has a display on which, in particular during the input of the authorization codes, suitable data can be visualized. These are preferably data that serve to guide the person instructed by the sender during the authorization process.

The Authorization codes are preferably previously in the analysis center generated, in particular in one or the associated computer device, before being transmitted to the person or institution, authorizing the planned integrity violations would like to.

In a further advantageous embodiment The invention is the validity of the respective electronic Authorization codes checked after use.

This review can for example be based on stored authorization parameters take place, preferably in a the analysis center, in particular the computer device thereof, associated memory and / or a corresponding database are stored.

In easiest implementation of the test procedure for verification the validity of the authorization codes the codes previously generated in the analysis center and copied into stored in the memory / the database. The following from the authorization device respectively to the analysis center directly or indirectly transmitted authorization codes will be at or after their arrival at the analysis center matched with the stored in the memory copies of the codes.

Naturally there There are a variety of other ways to validate or authenticity of the authorization codes used for the respective authorization to check.

According to the invention be further provided, to each monitored cargo container and / or to each monitoring device to be used or multiple authorization codes, in particular one set each of authorization codes. These authorization codes can then after generation of the same example, the consignor. For every freight container and / or for each monitoring device then own sets of authorization codes are available.

In another embodiment of the invention is provided Authorization codes or sets of authorization codes particular groups of freight containers and / or Assign to groups of monitoring devices.

With The authorization codes can then each individual freight containers from these groups or individual freight containers, the equipped with monitoring devices from these groups are to be locked or opened authoritatively.

All The assignments mentioned are advantageously in a suitable Memory stored, in particular in a suitable database.

Further Features of the invention will become apparent from the attached Claims, the following description of a preferred embodiment and the attached Drawing.

In this shows:

1 a schematic block diagram of a system according to the invention for monitoring the integrity of a cargo container, which is operated according to the inventive method.

An important part of the inventive system for monitoring cargo containers according to 1 is on the one hand a monitoring device 10 ,

This monitoring device 10 has one or more sensors 12 with which a cargo container, in the present example a sea, land and / or standard container, can be monitored.

The monitoring device 10 In case of violation of the integrity of the container, event data representing this violation is provided. In particular, an integrity violation includes the opening and / or closing of one or more loading or access doors to the container, regardless of whether this opening / closing is authorized or not authorized.

The sensor (s) 12 stand with a control unit 11 the monitoring device 10 in business communication. The communication between control unit 11 and sensor 12 can be wired, but also wirelessly by radio or the like.

The monitoring device 10 is preferred together with the sensor 12 positioned within the container to be monitored and secured there by means of suitable measures.

With the system according to the invention not only a container is monitored in the rule, but a variety of containers. In each case, the respective containers of the system are similar monitoring equipment 10 assigned. The assignment of the respective monitoring devices 10 to the respective transport containers usually takes place at the beginning of a transport.

In The rule is a transport of a transport container from one Loading or starting point to a destination by a logistics company organized. If necessary, this logistics company orders an external consignor with the actual loading of the container and the actual transport of the same.

The consignor equips the transport container provided for each transport with the monitoring device 10 out. Subsequently, the monitoring device 10 switched on by pressing a corresponding on / off switch. To all the functions of the monitoring device 10 To ensure this, it has a suitable, self-sufficient energy supply, such as appropriate batteries or accumulators.

From the switch-on, the monitoring device begins 10 or the sensor (s) 12 same to monitor the container.

As a rule, at least one of the sensors 12 designed as the status of the door of the transport container monitoring door sensor. One of the sensors 12 may further be a motion sensor that monitors movements within the container and / or movements of the container itself. It is also conceivable to use detectors that can detect explosive explosives or dangerous radiation, in particular radioactive radiation. The sensor (s) 12 generate from the switch-on of the monitoring device 10 suitable data.

Each monitoring device 10 of the system according to the invention is by suitable wireless data transmission techniques, preferably communication techniques involving satellites (radio), with an analysis center 14 connected or connectable. For this purpose, have the monitoring devices 10 as well as the analysis center 14 each suitable communication modules 15 on, namely transmitting and / or receiving modules, in particular radio-based. Suitable transmitting and / or receiving modules for this purpose, including the necessary antenna technology, are known in the prior art and will not be explained in detail here.

Preferably following the previously described installation of a monitoring device 10 in the respective transport container this is loaded with the cargo to be transported. In principle, the loading can of course also before the installation of the monitoring device 10 respectively.

In order to be able to meet safety requirements, it is ensured according to the invention that the loading and closing of the container is verifiably carried out by a person authorized to do so:
For this purpose, the system provides for the use of electronic authorization codes. The authorization codes can be used to authorize violations of the integrity of the container. In particular, an opening and / or closing a container access door in this way can be marked as authorized.

In the present embodiment, the authorization codes comprise in particular digital certificates with which the identity of the authorized person conveying the respective authorization code can be checked. Further, the authorization codes comprise data representing the respective monitoring device 10 and / or uniquely identify the respective container for which authorization codes are used respectively.

The authorization codes are previously from corresponding computer facilities in the analysis center 14 generated and the authorized person of the analysis center 14 been transmitted. The transmission can take place, for example, via correspondingly secured, electronic data transport paths.

In a variant of the invention, the electronic authorization codes are from the analysis center 14 directly by remote data transmission as a handset - for example, as a handheld - trained authorization device 16 transfer. For example, it is conceivable for the authorized person to obtain the authorization codes via a secure, wireless Internet connection from a corresponding server of the analysis center 14 to the authorization device 16 downloads. In the authorization device 16 or one of the authorization device 16 associated memory, the authorization codes are then stored.

After loading the container, the authorized person closes the door of the same. This closing operation leads to a signal of the door sensor 12 the monitoring device 10 , Because in the installed and switched state of the monitoring device 10 Any breach of integrity, in this case any closing and opening of the access door of the container, will result in such a door sensor signal. The generated signal or corresponding event data, which represent this signal are then ü via the communication modules 15 via wireless remote data transmission to the analysis center 14 transfer.

The authorized person can authorize the closing process to prevent the closing signal in the analysis center 14 triggers an alarm.

In an implementation of the invention is provided for this purpose that the authorized person by means of the authorization device 16 the transfer of one of the previously the authorization device 16 submitted codes suitable for authorization to the analysis center 14 initiated. For this purpose, the authorized person positions himself with the authorization device 16 in the hand in front of the container. By actuating suitable controls of the authorization device 16 For example, a transmission of one of the codes is initiated by short-range wireless data transmission, initially from the authorizing device 16 towards the monitoring device 10 , The authorization device 16 and the monitoring device 10 For this purpose they have communication modules suitable for short distance data transmission.

The transmission device 10 Forwards the transmitted code via the communication modules 15 then to the analysis center 14 further. The transmitted authorization codes will subsequently be in one of the analysis center 14 associated memory stored.

In one of the analysis center 14 associated analysis device 18 the evaluation of the transmitted closing signal takes place with regard to whether the closing operation was authorized or unauthorized. The analysis device 18 For this purpose, it may be, for example, a suitably designed control device and / or a computer device designed with suitable software. It checks if in the analysis center 14 associated memory respectively at the same time as the arrival of the closing of the door representing event data or in a predetermined period of time before or after a suitable authorization code has arrived. The analysis device 18 accesses this for the analysis center 14 and thus their associated memory too.

The analysis device 18 furthermore checks by means of suitable algorithms in particular the validity or authenticity of the respective transmitted authorization code. For this purpose, it compares the transmitted authorization code with one or the analysis device 18 or the analysis center 14 associated memory stored authorization code parameters. In this case, these authorization code parameters must match or be in the proper relationship with the submitted authorization code for the latter to be considered valid. Preferably, the authorization code parameters are stored in a database installed in the memory.

If, therefore, the authorized person to close in the manner described above in the immediate and fixed temporal proximity to the closing of the container door the analysis center 14 sends an appropriate authorization code, the closing of the door is judged to be authorized by the analyzer.

thereupon no alarm message will be generated accordingly in the analysis center.

Something but otherwise applies if during the transport route unauthorized persons the integrity of the container For example, you should violate unjustified penetrate the door of the container into its interior.

In this case, the door sensor generates 12 first again corresponding event data, ie data representing the integrity violation - in this case the door opening.

These event data are also automatically sent to the analysis center 14 transfer. However, in the present case of unauthorized opening of the container, the analysis center naturally becomes 14 does not transmit a suitable authorization code. In the analysis center 14 accordingly allocated memory is not stored for authorizing the opening operation suitable authorization code.

As a result, the subsequent evaluation of the event data representing the opening signal provides the result that the opening must have been unauthorized. The corresponding assessment in turn leads the analysis device 18 which, for this purpose, in turn, in the manner already described, the analysis center 14 read out associated memory. It is determined that there is no suitable authorization code stored there.

Appropriate measures may be taken in response to the evaluation of the opening as unauthorized. For example, by means of a signal generator, an alarm signal representing a particular audible or visual alarm signal can be generated, which is fed to various private and regulatory authorities. For example, security authorities who examine the container in question can be notified. In the simplest case, the analysis center 14 associated analyzer 18 initiate the sending of a corresponding e-mail or SMS.

In particular insofar as the monitoring device 10 a suitable locating module, such as a GPS module, can also be easily located the exact location of the container in question.

In another scenario covered by the invention is the opening of the container - unlike the one described above Case - authorized. This can be useful in particular be when the container is in transit before reaching the actual final destination with more cargo between loaded shall be.

According to the invention, a person entitled to the intermediate load can open the container without immediately triggering an alarm. Although the opening process of the container is in turn in the manner described above by the corresponding sensor 12 the monitoring device 10 and corresponding event data representing this opening process will subsequently become the analysis center 14 sent. However, if the authorized person, in an analogous manner as in the closing process described above, sends an appropriate authorization code within the specified time limits to the analysis center 14 shipped there, the opening of the container is evaluated in this case as authorized.

The monitoring device 10 remains active during the intermediate loading of the container. The container will therefore continue to be monitored. The monitoring device 10 continues to send event data to the analytic center 14 , If about one of the sensors 12 is designed as a motion sensor, this sends even after the authorized opening of the container continuously data on movements within the container to the analysis center 14 ,

As soon as the loading completed in the context of this Zwischenbeladevorgangs is, the authorized person by means of another authorization code Close the container again authorized.

The Overall, the invention allows complete monitoring of the container starting from a first authorized closure over the entire transport route including possible intermediate loadings until reaching the destination.

As the person skilled in the art recognizes, naturally different exist inventive alternatives to the one described above Embodiment. As the person skilled in the art in particular recognizes exist different possibilities, the individual components of the system and / or each other via suitable data interfaces to connect with each other to the invention Perform procedure.

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Cited patent literature

• - US 4750197 [0004, 0005]
• - DE 602004008248 T2 [0005]

Claims (18)

Method for monitoring the integrity of a freight container, preferably a transport container, wherein the freight container has a monitoring device ( 10 ) which has at least one monitoring sensor which monitors the integrity of the freight container ( 12 ) characterized by the following measures: - after the detection by the monitoring sensor of an event violating cargo containment integrity ( 12 ) are sent to a remote analysis center ( 14 ), in particular one of the analysis center ( 14 ) associated analysis device ( 18 ), Conveys event data representing the integrity violation, - in the analysis center ( 14 ), in particular in the associated analysis device ( 18 ), the transmitted event data is evaluated on the basis of predetermined criteria with regard to either an authorized - authorized - or an unauthorized - unauthorized - integrity violation of the freight container. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the monitoring device ( 10 ) by means of a suitable sensor ( 12 ) detected as integrity violations preferably at least one opening or closing of the cargo container. Method according to claim 2, characterized in that the monitoring device ( 10 ) monitors the cargo container also in the period between authorized opening of the cargo container and subsequent authorized closure of the cargo container so that event data representing violation of the cargo containment integrity is reported to the analysis center ( 14 ) are also sent in this period. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monitoring device ( 10 ) monitors the cargo container without interruption until it is switched off. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integrity violation, in particular opening or closing of a freight container, is assessed as authorized or authorized if the analysis center ( 14 ) - in particular at the time of arrival of the event data in the analysis center ( 14 ) or in a particular predetermined period of time before or after the arrival thereof - for the event data representing the integrity violation, there is an authorization representing the justification of the integrity violation. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the integrity violation is assessed as unauthorized or unauthorized if the analysis center ( 14 ) - in particular at the time of arrival of the event data in the analysis center ( 14 ) or in a particular predetermined time period before or after the arrival of the same - there is no authorization representing the authorization of the integrity violation. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that electronic codes are used for the authorization of integrity violations, preferably electronic codes which have been previously used in the analysis center ( 14 ) were generated. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that, in order to obtain an authorization for an integrity violation, the analysis center ( 14 ) is transmitted at the time of arrival of the event data or in the period before or after the arrival, in particular wirelessly, an authorization authorization of the integrity violation representative, electronic authorization code. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the validity of the electronic authorization code is checked, in particular on the basis of preferably in an analysis center ( 14 ) associated database stored authorization parameters. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the submitted authorization code is valid is evaluated, in so far as the transmitted authorization code is identified as a previously generated authorization code and / or insofar one or more of the stored authorization parameters match the authorization code. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more cargo containers to be monitored and / or one or more groups of freight containers, directly or indirectly, in each case uniquely one or more electronic, preferably previously in the analysis center ( 14 ), authorization codes are assigned. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the associated authorization codes and / or parameters thereof in a particular the analysis center ( 14 ) associated with the database. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the case of an assessment of an integrity violation as unauthorized in particular by means of a suitable signal generator a signal is generated, in particular an alarm state representing a Signal. Method according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that The authorization codes each include data that the verification an alleged identity of the authorization initiating Person or institution, in particular in each case at least one digital certificate or one digital signature. System for monitoring the integrity of a freight container, in particular a transport container, in particular for carrying out the method according to one or more of the preceding claims, with one or more freight containers, each cargo container having at least one monitoring device ( 10 ) which has at least one monitoring sensor monitoring the integrity of the freight container ( 12 ) and with an analysis center remote from the freight 14 ) detected by the monitoring sensor after detection of an event violating the cargo container integrity ( 12 ) the integrity violation representing event data can be transmitted wirelessly, wherein in the analysis center ( 14 ) the transmitted event data by means of a suitable analysis device ( 18 ) are evaluable on the basis of predetermined criteria with regard to either an authorized - authorized - or an unauthorized - unauthorized - integrity violation of the freight container. System according to Claim 15, characterized in that the integrity violation evaluation device comprises a suitably designed control and / or computer device ( 18 ). System according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the monitoring device ( 10 ) a suitable transmitting device ( 15 ), preferably a transmitting and receiving device, as well as the analysis center at least one suitable receiving device ( 15 ), preferably also a transmitting and receiving device, via which the event data can be transmitted wirelessly. System according to one or more of claims 15-17, characterized by a or more features of claims 1-14.