Nexxiot and TRIG Form New Rail Cargo Digital Transformation Partnership
Nexxiot, a global leader in supply chain data analytics, is collaborating with rail sensor technology developer TransRail Innovation Group (TRIG) to provide cutting-edge solutions for rail freight operators, the companies said today. The collaboration will integrate TRIG's patented rail freight sensors into Nexxiot's industry-leading modular hardware and cloud data network, with deployment to North American rail operators set to begin this month.
TRIG develops transloading systems that use digital sensors to analyze liquid levels in real-time, monitor whether railcar handbrakes are on or off, and determine the open/closed state of doors, hatches, and manways. The data is sent wirelessly to the Nexxiot Cloud, where it is cleaned and analyzed by sophisticated algorithms to provide commercial value for operators and cargo owners. As a result, the Nexxiot Intelligent IoT Cloud Platform provides many advantages to various stakeholder groups.
It is feasible to streamline operations and offer a whole new set of services for various participants and facilitators who need them using the location, timestamp, asset, and cargo status. Rail is three to seven times more sustainable than the road as a mode, but lack of transparency has often left it behind. Rail becomes a better choice now that it has enhanced safety capabilities due to having real-time visibility into asset conditions, and sustainability advantages can be achieved. TRIG has received substantial support from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to date, and Nexxiot was recently granted an IoT Climate Award for its contribution to allowing sustainable transport and de-risking rail for freight.
More cargo can be moved with the same number of assets with sensors and IoT gateways providing critical data and the appropriate software processing capabilities. Improved safety standards result in fewer incidents for workers and the general public. In addition, new creative business models can be provided to various supply chain ecosystem players, allowing innovative operators to disrupt traditional operating models and gain an unbeatable advantage over competitors.
About Nexxiot
Nexxiot AG is a leader in tomorrow's digital logistics. Nexxiot, an industry leader in cargo transportation digitalization, enables global shipping companies and suppliers to harness the power of their data through proprietary, cutting-edge technology and integrated data solutions to track, find, and protect cargo from more than 160 countries around the world and across 450 network roaming partners to ensure accountability, security, and efficiency. Nexxiot, headquartered in Zurich, employs people from 21 different nations and operates across Europe and the United States. Nexxiot's secure, industry-leading Cloud contains data from over 2.5 billion miles driven. Committed to sustainability through corporate and social responsibility, Nexxiot's goal is to enable a 5% reduction in global CO2 emissions by increasing cargo transport efficiency and eliminating waste caused by empty runs and inefficient routes.
About TransRail Innovation Group (TRIG)
TRIG develops and manufactures advanced radar sensor and communications platform solutions for rail transloading and shipping. The company is dedicated to resolving health, safety, environmental, and economic problems impacting the hazardous liquids rail transportation sector in North America. TRIG is North America's only electronics company approved by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) to design and implement digital technology that penetrates rail tank car closures. These solutions are presently available in North America and have been shown to help the rail transportation sector reduce environmental effects while lowering overall railway emissions. The technique ultimately reduces the number of rail tank cars in operation, reducing emissions from tank car transport.