A locking system provides multiple lockable latching mechanisms that are collectively operable and lockable from a central actuation mechanism. Each latching mechanism can be positioned and actuated independent of the positioning of others of the latching mechanisms. In particular, the latching mechanisms need not be aligned with one another. The system uses flexible connectors between the central actuation mechanism and the respective latching mechanisms. The flexible connectors can have different respective lengths.

A storage container including a frame surrounding an interior having primary and secondary openings, a lid assembly mounted adjacent the primary opening, and a bottom panel selectively attached to the frame adjacent the secondary opening. The container has a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of end panels. The frame interior is sized to receive the front panel, the back panel, and the end panels. The front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels are configured for selective attachment to the frame surrounding the secondary opening when the bottom panel is detached from the frame. The bottom panel is configured for simultaneous selective attachment to the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels opposite the secondary opening when the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels are attached to the frame surrounding the secondary opening.

A storage container including a frame surrounding an interior having primary and secondary openings, a lid assembly mounted adjacent the primary opening, and a bottom panel selectively attached to the frame adjacent the secondary opening. The container has a front panel, a back panel, and a pair of end panels. The frame interior is sized to receive the front panel, the back panel, and the end panels. The front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels are configured for selective attachment to the frame surrounding the secondary opening when the bottom panel is detached from the frame. The bottom panel is configured for simultaneous selective attachment to the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels opposite the secondary opening when the front panel, the back panel, and the pair of end panels are attached to the frame surrounding the secondary opening.

A locking system for a temperature-controlled container is provided. The container has an interior and a barrier having an open position allowing access to the interior of the container and a closed position blocking access to the interior of the container. The locking system includes a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature within the container; a locking device coupled to the barrier to lock the barrier in the closed position; and a controller in communication with the locking device and the temperature sensor. The controller receives the sensed temperature from the temperature sensor and controls the locking device based on the sensed temperature. The controller is configured to control the locking device to lock the barrier in the closed position when the sensed temperature rises above a predetermined threshold temperature.

A locking system for a temperature-controlled container is provided. The container has an interior and a barrier having an open position allowing access to the interior of the container and a closed position blocking access to the interior of the container. The locking system includes a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature within the container; a locking device coupled to the barrier to lock the barrier in the closed position; and a controller in communication with the locking device and the temperature sensor. The controller receives the sensed temperature from the temperature sensor and controls the locking device based on the sensed temperature. The controller is configured to control the locking device to lock the barrier in the closed position when the sensed temperature rises above a predetermined threshold temperature.

A method includes receiving, at a server, a first message including identifying information about a container with an access door seal being monitored by a first ARM device. The method includes initiating tracking of the shipment and first ARM device. The method includes, in response to receiving a second ARM device message indicating an unsealed status of the access door being monitored, comparing the actual time and location at which the ARM device detected unsealing of the access door to the expected unseal time and location. The method includes, in response to the actual time and location not being within a threshold range of the expected time and location, determining that an unexpected/unscheduled unseal event has occurred with the shipping container. The method includes generating and transmitting notifications alerting the operator and at least one interested party identified with the shipment of an unexpected/unscheduled unseal event.

A method includes receiving, at a server, a first message including identifying information about a container with an access door seal being monitored by a first ARM device. The method includes initiating tracking of the shipment and first ARM device. The method includes, in response to receiving a second ARM device message indicating an unsealed status of the access door being monitored, comparing the actual time and location at which the ARM device detected unsealing of the access door to the expected unseal time and location. The method includes, in response to the actual time and location not being within a threshold range of the expected time and location, determining that an unexpected/unscheduled unseal event has occurred with the shipping container. The method includes generating and transmitting notifications alerting the operator and at least one interested party identified with the shipment of an unexpected/unscheduled unseal event.

A storage container can include at least one movement sensor in or on a frame of the storage container and at least one movement sensor in or on a door of the storage container. A processor can compare outputs of the movement sensors to determine whether the door is open.

A storage container can include at least one movement sensor in or on a frame of the storage container and at least one movement sensor in or on a door of the storage container. A processor can compare outputs of the movement sensors to determine whether the door is open.

A locking beverage container includes a container and a complementary removably securable lid. The lid includes a drinking aperture, a flap, and a lock. The drinking aperture is in fluid communication with the container when the lid is secured to the container and can be utilized by an individual to drink the contents of the container. The flap can be moved to a closed position to cover the drinking aperture to prevent access to the drinking aperture and contents of the container. The lock is operably connected to the flap and can selectively lock the flap in a closed position such that the flap cannot be moved by an unauthorized individual. The lock can also be unlocked thereby enabling the flap to move and enabling the individual to access and utilize the drinking aperture again.