
Transportation


Airline Automates Air Cargo Tracking via BLE
Cal Cargo Airlines has deployed a solution from Descartes that provides data about the locations and conditions of palletized or containerized cargo moving through a worldwide network of BLE gateways.
Label Company Beontag RFID Acquires Confidex
The acquisition will place Beontag among the largest RFID label producers globally, with a planned capacity of five billion labels, leveraging Confidex's ticketing and industrial tag products and its China-based manufacturing site.
Going with the FLOW
The Biden Administration is piloting its Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, which could help to boost supply chain transparency and resiliency.
Traxens Acquires Next4, Expands IoT Shipping Solution Presence
The purchase will enable Traxens to provide a solution that draws from a feature both companies have been offering freight-management customers to track containers and goods around the world.
RFID Technology Rollout Strained by Chip Shortage
With the double-whammy of demand growth and supply delays, the RFID industry may see challenges extend through the year, while the long-term outlook appears promising for the technology.
RFID Trajectory Ticks Up, According to IDTechEX Study
Despite the pandemic and supply chain delays, the industry is experiencing growth, with 2022 forecast to see a $600 million rise in value, while the study finds a need for greater standardization and education to meet the technology's potential.
New York Subway Tunnels Leverage IoT for Emergency Lighting Connectivity
The MTA has deployed wireless mesh-networked emergency LED lights in its Canarsie and Rutgers tunnels to ensure all battery-powered lights work properly, while enabling two-way control and the ability to apply sensors to detect fires and other problems.
Talking Turkey About the Supply Chain
American families sitting down to enjoy their Thanksgiving feast next week should give thanks to supply chain technologies for ensuring their food reaches their plates fresh and delicious.