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Nexxiot, Knorr-Bremse integrating technology to build better rail brakes

A close-up photo of railcar wheels on a rail track.

Switzerland-based rail technology company Nexxiot and global braking systems provider Knorr-Bremse have struck a deal that Nexxiot CEO Stefan Kalmund says could significantly impact how freight and passenger rail companies keep track of their railcars’ performance and location.

Knorr-Bremse will integrate Nexxiot’s hardware and software into its products for the company and for North American subsidiaries New York Air Brake and Knorr Brake Co. Knorr-Bremse, a customer and investor of Nexxiot,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nexxiot-knorr-bremse-integrating-technology-to-build-better-rail-brakes

Hapag-Lloyd to equip entire container fleet with real-time tracking devices

Hapag-Lloyd has decided to equip its entire container fleet with real-time tracking devices, after successfully introducing real-time monitoring for its reefer fleet in 2019.

Following the installation of its Internet of Things (IoT) product Hapag-Lloyd LIVE on its refrigerated boxes, the German carrier will start to install newly developed devices to all standard containers of its 3 million TEU fleet.

“Going forward, we will be able to provide all our customers with real-time track and trace...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-to-equip-entire-container-fleet-with-real-time-tracking-devices/

Nexxiot launches new cargo monitor device

The logistics digitisation specialist Nexxiot has launched Nexxiot Cargo Monitor, a new sensor device that delivers real-time visibility of the location, status, and condition of shipments around the world.

The Internet of Things (IoT) device, which is simply attached to the cargo within the shipping container, can be used to monitor the transportation of high-value and sensitive products, such as perishables, pharmaceuticals, textiles, conditions-sensitive industrial products, and electronics.

Ne...

https://container-news.com/nexxiot-launches-new-cargo-monitor-device/

Digitizing assets to make more sustainable decisions — Net-Zero Carbon

This episode of Net-Zero Carbon focuses on using data to make sustainable decisions.

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Tyler Cole, director of carbon intelligence at FreightWaves, is joined by Daniel MacGregor, co-founder of Nexxiot. They discuss how data can benefit different stakeholders and sectors and how harvesting operational data can improve business decisions.

Nexxiot provides hardware and software solutions to gather data and allow companies to optimize fleet operations. The company is trying to “hit the sweet spot” — accelerating positive environmental change and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/digitizing-assets-to-make-more-sustainable-decisions-net-zero-carbon

Viewpoint: TradeTech arrives just in time to make a global difference

This commentary was written by Nexxiot co-founder Daniel MacGregor. The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.

By Daniel MacGregor

A raft of financial penalties and restrictions have been imposed on Russia at state level to prevent aggression and uphold international law. A number of corporations recently announced they will no longer ship their goods to Russia. 

In a world of hyper-connectivity and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/viewpoint-tradetech-arrives-just-in-time-to-make-a-global-difference

GSCW chat: Big data, IoT enable sustainability efforts

Experts chat about how data and IoT impact sustainable decision-making.

This fireside chat recap is from Day 5 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) enable sustainability efforts. 

DETAILS: Tyler Cole, director of carbon intelligence at FreightWaves, is joined by Daniel MacGregor to discuss the value of data-driven decision-making in supply chains. They examine how integrating hardware and software solutions can improve transparency, minimize risk and reduce both waste and emissions in freight...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gscw-chat-big-data-iot-enable-sustainability-efforts

Nexxiot introduces new container monitoring device

Nexxiot, an Internet of Things (IoT) logistics solutions provider, has unveiled its latest gateway device named Globehopper Edge for intermodal shipping container monitoring, which uses big data-enabled traceability and analytics to deliver intermodal visibility for container cargo.

Furthermore, the new hardware is a self-sustaining, zero-maintenance wireless connectivity device capable of transmitting thousands of data points every day from multiple onboard sensors that transmit information...

https://container-news.com/nexxiot-introduces-new-container-monitoring-device/

Rail Roundup: Tech tools to locate railcars, forecast port volumes

A photograph of a tank cars and grain hoppers parked in a rail yard.

Efforts to improve supply chain visibility are ongoing among freight transportation stakeholders. Here are two initiatives announced in July:

Nexxiot and TransRail Innovation Group to roll out railcar locator technology in North America

Zurich, Switzerland-based Nexxiot and Calgary, Alberta-based TransRail Innovation Group (TRIG) are scheduled to roll out to North American companies in July a technological tool that integrates TRIG’s proprietary rail cargo sensors into Nexxiot’s modular hardware...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/rail-roundup-tech-tools-to-locate-railcars-forecast-port-volumes

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