A container interface display apparatus for generating a content related notification based upon managed logistics information related to a container, the container being one from a group consisting of a unit load container, ULD, for transport on an aircraft, a storage container area integrated as part of a vehicle; a tractor trailer; an intermodal container for intermodal shipment, wherein the container interface display apparatus comprises: a processing unit; a memory coupled to the processing unit, wherein the memory maintaining at least a logistics information management program code section for execution by the processing unit, wherein the memory further maintaining the managed logistics information on what is stored within the container; a display screen coupled to the processing unit, wherein the display screen is capable of being disposed on a wall of the container in a configuration oriented away from the wall of the container; a wireless communication interface (240; 245) operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the wireless communication interface (240, 245) provides the processing unit with access to a wireless communication path; wherein the processing unit of the container interface display apparatus, when executing the logistics information management program code section, is operative to record an update to the managed logistics information in the memory, access at least a portion of the managed logistics information in the memory after recording the update, detect a notification event based upon the accessed portion of the managed logistics information, wherein the notification event is related to status information associated with the container or an item (130a;...; 130n) stored within the container, generate the content related notification related the notification event, and cause the display screen to provide information related to the content related notification on the display screen; characterized in that - the apparatus comprises a ruggedized housing being capable of being removably mounted to an exterior wall of the container; - the processing unit, the memory and the wireless communication interface (240, 245) are all disposed within the housing; - the display screen is viewable outside the housing and disposed relative to the housing in a configuration oriented away from the wall of the container when the housing is mounted to the wall; - the apparatus further comprises a detachable coupling attached to the housing and configured to be attached to the exterior wall of the container; and - the detachable coupling allows the apparatus to be removably attached to the exterior wall of the container. a memory coupled to the processing unit, wherein the memory maintaining at least a logistics information management program code section for execution by the processing unit, wherein the memory further maintaining the managed logistics information on what is stored within the container; a display screen coupled to the processing unit, wherein the display screen is capable of being disposed on a wall of the container in a configuration oriented away from the wall of the container; a wireless communication interface (240; 245) operatively coupled to the processing unit, wherein the wireless communication interface (240, 245) provides the processing unit with access to a wireless communication path; wherein the processing unit of the container interface display apparatus, when executing the logistics information management program code section, is operative to record an update to the managed logistics information in the memory, access at least a portion of the managed logistics information in the memory after recording the update, detect a notification event based upon the accessed portion of the managed logistics information, wherein the notification event is related to status information associated with the container or an item (130a;...; 130n) stored within the container, generate the content related notification related the notification event, and cause the display screen to provide information related to the content related notification on the display screen; record an update to the managed logistics information in the memory, access at least a portion of the managed logistics information in the memory after recording the update, detect a notification event based upon the accessed portion of the managed logistics information, wherein the notification event is related to status information associated with the container or an item (130a;...; 130n) stored within the container, generate the content related notification related the notification event, and cause the display screen to provide information related to the content related notification on the display screen; - the apparatus comprises a ruggedized housing being capable of being removably mounted to an exterior wall of the container; - the processing unit, the memory and the wireless communication interface (240, 245) are all disposed within the housing; - the display screen is viewable outside the housing and disposed relative to the housing in a configuration oriented away from the wall of the container when the housing is mounted to the wall; - the apparatus further comprises a detachable coupling attached to the housing and configured to be attached to the exterior wall of the container; and - the detachable coupling allows the apparatus to be removably attached to the exterior wall of the container.