Truck tracking in East Africa

Rochelle Park (NJ)-based ORBCOMM Inc, which is one of the leading innovators in the development of IoT technology for the supply chain and equipment asset management businesses, has launched a new solar-powered asset tracking device.

Nexxiot has announced that US-based grain transport solutions provider Nexyst 360 will install Nexxiot devices on a fleet of 5,000 dry freight containers to support its own software offering for origin traceability and supply chain visibility of agricultural products – called Traceable AG LLC.

Two developments in the area of container tracking have taken place in recent weeks.

Global Ports Group has acquired 32 new terminal tractors and 40 trailers for two terminals in the Big Port of Saint Petersburg, Petrolesport and FCT

China Communications Construction Company has completed the first three berths at the new port of Lamu in Kenya, and the focus has turned to securing cargo handling equipment and developing road connections.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has issued tenders for four laden handling reach stackers and four empty container handling reach stackers.