- In September 2024, Sinay, a French Blue Tech company, acquired SafeCube, a digital container tracking software initially developed by Michelin and Sigfox. This strategic move strengthens Sinay’s ocean freight tracking capabilities, integrating SafeCube’s advanced technology into its portfolio. The acquisition enhances visibility and control over cargo movements, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for global supply chain management. Sinay aims to drive digital innovation in maritime logistics, improving efficiency and transparency
- In September 2024, EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg, in partnership with CONROO, launched GATE PASS, a fully digital verification system for truck drivers. This innovation replaces the traditional analog trucker card, streamlining entry and exit procedures while enhancing security and efficiency. The system integrates mobile-based authentication, reducing paperwork and wait times. Initially deployed at EUROGATE Hamburg, the rollout is set to expand to Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, and other terminals. By digitizing trucker verification, EUROGATE aims to modernize port logistics and improve supply chain transparency
- In August 2024, Hapag-Lloyd launched Live Position, a real-time container tracking tool designed to enhance visibility and risk mitigation in global shipping. More than two-thirds of its dry container fleet is now equipped with IoT tracking devices, providing GPS location, temperature monitoring, and vibration alerts throughout the journey. This innovation ensures door-to-door transparency, allowing customers to track shipments across ships, rail, and trucks. The system integrates ETA predictions and data-driven decision-making, optimizing supply chain efficiency
- In May 2024, the Port of Halifax launched a multi-million-dollar digitalization project to enhance container terminal operations. This initiative includes a Data Integration Hub (DIH), designed to streamline maritime, rail, and cargo transport information for real-time monitoring and optimized vessel turnover. The project, supported by Transport Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund, aims to improve supply chain efficiency through advanced analytics and digital infrastructure. Key features include business intelligence dashboards, truck appointment systems, and remote reefer monitoring
- In June 2023, HMM, a leading global shipping company, partnered with CargoX to introduce an integrated electronic bill of lading (eBL) service. This collaboration enhances global trade efficiency by accelerating the digitalization of critical shipping documents and workflows. The CargoX Platform enables secure, immutable transactions recorded on a public ledger, ensuring transparency and fraud prevention. HMM customers can now generate, transfer, and process eBLs seamlessly, reducing paperwork and improving supply chain reliability
