Systems and methods for monitoring, tracking and tracing logistics

A method for tracking a container, the method comprising:

• associating a tracking device with the container;
• identifying a destination location for the container;
• detecting, by the tracking device, a current location of the container;
• detecting, by the tracking device, an environmental condition associated with the container;
• comparing the environmental condition to a predefined threshold;
• transmitting a first alert in response to the comparing of the environmental condition to the predefined threshold;
• determining, based upon the current location, whether the container is moving along a path toward the destination location;
• determining, based upon the current location, departure of the container from the path;
• and
• transmitting a second alert in response to the determining departure of the container from the path.