MSC Accelerates Deployment of Smart Containers for Customers

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a global leader in container shipping and logistics, is increasingly introducing smart container solutions for customers at many locations around the world, using IoT solutions developed by its partner TRAXENS.

MSC is committed to equipping 50,000 dry cargo containers in the coming months to meet the growing demand from shippers for TRAXENS solutions.

TRAXENS provides shippers with an Internet-connected device to permanently fix on dry cargo containers. This transforms the container into a smart, connected object which collects and communicates real-time data on its position and movements throughout its journey. Other factors which help to keep cargo secure include: temperature, humidity level, shocks and vibrations, door opening and closing.

Lack of real-time, end-to-end visibility is a major issue in today’s global supply chains and until today, no importers or exporters could say they had total visibility over the whole trip.

The use of digital technologies like smart containers will bring substantial gains in efficiency, service, security and safety along the entire supply chain. It will also help manage delays and other problems along the supply chain where historically chasing information has been time-consuming and expensive.

“MSC believes that the real-time tracking of containers is the future of the shipping industry,” said Diego Aponte, President and CEO of MSC Group. “While shipping lines should of course compete on service, we will achieve better results for our customers by working in a more harmonised way on technology and innovation. Smart containers are a perfect example of where we can cooperate according to industry standards to make our services truly comprehensive and TRAXENS is the top innovator in this area.”

In due course, TRAXENS solutions are also expected to facilitate easier and quicker pre-customs clearance for shippers.

For more information on TRAXENS: www.traxens.com/en/technology

Video: How Importers and Exporters Benefit from Smart Containers by TRAXENS

For further information, accredited journalists may contact:

Giles Broom
Global PR Manager
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
+41 (0)22 703 9886
media@msc.com

Geraldine Sauniere
Director of Communications
Traxens
+33 (0)6 95 91 58 99
g.sauniere@traxens.com

About MSC

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC operates 480 offices across 155 countries worldwide with over 70,000 employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on more than 200 trade routes, calling at over 500 ports.

For more information visit www.msc.com

About TRAXENS

TRAXENS delivers the world's most exhaustive, precise and timely information about containers in transit anywhere in the world using breakthrough technology and an Innovative Business Model. This information provides all stakeholders in multi-modal transport the opportunity to improve costs, optimize investment, and offer premium services.

For more information: www.traxens.com