Telematics

Hiber announces new version of IoT tracking system for remote monitoring of heavy industrial vehicles

Orbit acquires Euclid Systems Engineering

Netanya, Israel. 26 December, 2021– Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., a global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 100% of the issued and repaid capital of Euclid Systems Engineering Ltd., which specialises in the development of smart, small and lightweight positioners & tracking systems for the defense industries.

Bird and Scootaround launch accessible mobility service in San Diego

Bird Global, Inc. a provider in environmentally friendly electric transportation, announced the launch of its accessible mobility program with Scootaround, a global provider of personal transportation solutions, in San Diego. The partnership aims to provide people with disabilities safe, eco-friendly, on-demand mobility solutions.

Global smart ticketing industry is expected to reach US$17.2bn by 2027

The smart Ticketing Market is majorly driven by its significant adoption in several public transportation companies. For instance, in August 2021, the Conduent Transportation, a global business unit of Conduent Incorporated announced successful implementation and released a contactless payment system that allows direct purchase of tickets on trams managed by Tramvie Elettriche Bergamasche (TEB), a bus and cable car railroad affiliate managed by Azienda Trasporti Bergamo (ATB) in Italy.

The installed base of active cargo tracking units to reach 29mn by 2025

Gothenburg, Sweden. October 25, 2021 – Berg Insight, the IoT market research provider, released a new market report covering the trailer and cargo container tracking market. The number of active tracking devices deployed for cargo loading units including trailers, intermodal containers, rail freight wagons, air cargo containers, cargo boxes and pallets reached 9.3 million worldwide in 2020.

Virtual reality simulation to play part in more accessible northern England railway services

A new “Serious Game” Virtual Reality Simulation is being developed to support disabled people to better access travel on northern England’s Northern’s services.

Init extends contactless ticketing for Nottingham buses and trams

USERS of Nottingham’s public transport network can now enjoy improved ticketing options as more journey types are added to its contactless payment system.

Keeping supply chains connected

Just a year ago, finding a packet of toilet paper on your local supermarket’s shelves was like striking gold. The past year has taught us the value of a steady supply chain, and just how quickly an unexpected event can throw things into turmoil.

Mobility-as-a-service subscriber revenue to increase 900% by 2027

A new study by Juniper Research has found that MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) subscribers will generate $53 billion (€45.27 billion) in revenue for MaaS platform providers by 2027; rising from $5.3 billion (€4.53 billion) in 2021. MaaS is the provision of multimodal end-to-end travel services through single platforms, by which users can determine an optimal route and price.

Effective integration will improve mobility in the transport and logistics sector over the next five years

With 71% of global industry leaders believing that mobile-first technologies will be critical to the delivery process in the next five years, the focus for transportation and logistics (T&L) organisations needs to be on integration of new and existing systems to keep their expansion plans on track.