Traxens introduces new container tracker version

Traxens has unveiled the new third edition of the Traxens-Box 3, its permanent container tracker.

The French logistics service provider noted that with the shift to green methanol-powered vessels and the increasing safety requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the new IoT device has been completely redesigned to meet the highest level of ATEX certification on the market for explosion safety onboard ships.

“As an innovative technological company, Traxens feels it’s...

https://container-news.com/traxens-introduces-new-container-tracker-version/

Traxens acquires NEXT4; CEOs discuss port congestion

Traxens, the smart-container service provider, announced Tuesday the acquisition of NEXT4, a French supplier of removable and reusable shipping container trackers, for an undisclosed amount. Traxens CEO David Marchand and NEXT4 CEO Cedric Rosemont spoke with American Shipper on the company’s outlook on trade and how congestion is fueling opportunities for logistics data companies.

LORI ANN LaROCCO: This investment is just another example of thirst for real-time data. Key Traxens shareholders...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/traxens-acquires-next4-ceos-discuss-port-congestion

Traxens raises more than US$25 million and acquires French container tracking solution provider NEXT4

The smart container service provider TRAXENS has announced a new financing round of €23 million (US$25 million) from the company’s existing shareholders.

The funds will be used to fuel Traxens’ international expansion starting with the acquisition of NEXT4, a fast-growing French supplier of removable and reusable shipping container trackers.

Traxens’ Internet-of-Things (IoT) solution is based on a technology that enables access to the most comprehensive, precise and timely data for managing...

https://container-news.com/traxens-raises-more-than-us25-million-and-acquires-french-container-tracking-solution-provider-next4/

Rebuilding the maritime ecosystem, a job for innovators

Business re-engineering is critical as new technology offers new tracks to follow rather than re-treading old avenues. Synchronisation and connectivity are key to avoid Professor Hammer’s trap of “paving the cow paths”.

Numerous initiatives building upon digitalisation, standardisation and collaboration are now underway to increase the efficiency and sustainability of maritime transport. The areas of focus have been to enhance the synchronisation and connectivity between ship and port...

https://container-news.com/rebuilding-the-maritime-ecosystem-a-job-for-innovators/

Traxens joins Smart Maritime Council

Traxens, a company providing high-value data and services for the supply chain industry, announces today (4 February) that it has joined the Smart Maritime Council, an initiative set up by the Smart Maritime Network (SMN). Dr Hanane Becha, Traxens Innovation & Standards senior manager, has also been appointed as Traxens’ representative on the Council.

The Smart Maritime Council is a diverse industry membership group that includes maritime technology developers, systems integrators and other key...

https://container-news.com/traxens-joins-smart-maritime-council/

2020 will be a better year for investment in maritime and logistics start-ups

Venture capital investment in the maritime sector was dominated last year by the enormous $1bn raised by US digital-first freight forwarder Flexport, but the deal masked an overall decline in investment in maritime start-ups.
According to new research from consultancy Thetius, $1.14bn was raised by start-ups last year, but without the Flexport $1bn, led by Japanese investor SoftBank, the remaining $144m represented a 24% decline on the $190m raised in 2018.
Thetius …

The post 2020 will be a...

https://theloadstar.com/2020-will-be-a-better-year-for-investment-in-maritime-and-logistics-start-ups/

Traxens joins forces with ITP/ITPL

Clients from the pharmaceutical and automotive industries will have their shipping containers fitted with real-time tracking modules

Traxens, experts in providing high value data and services for the supply chain industry, announced a partnership with logistics and transport services specialists ITP (Inter Transit Pharma) and ITPL (Inter Transit et Prestations Logistiques) for precise tracking of consignments of goods to Algeria. The partnership will be of interest to clients who ship...

https://container-news.com/traxens-itp-itpl/

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