Telematics

Uber Boat service launched in London by Thames Clippers with guaranteed seats and Fare PaaS

The first branded Uber Boat by Thames Clippers set sail on the River Thames today, marking the start of a partnership between Uber and Thames Clippers.

AddSecure continues geographic expansion with acquisition of Navkonzept GmbH

AddSecure, an European provider of solutions for secure data and critical communications, announced the acquisition of Navkonzept GmbH for an undisclosed sum. Navkonzept is a German aftermarket telematics supplier of fleet management solutions.

How will public transport change after the COVID-19 lockdown?

With lockdown restrictions easing on a weekly basis, public transportation services have had to rapidly adapt to the new age of transport in a COVID-19 landscape. The UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is using this opportunity to reassess the impact connected and autonomous vehicle technology could have on our public transport system.

Shipping losses at record low, but COVID-19 and politics cloud the horizon, says Allianz

Transport2 accelerates shared transport revolution with appointment of Godfrey Ryan as new CEO

Travel-planning app brings together vital intel for travellers in one place

COVID-19 highlights the need for real-time cargo tracking solutions

Berg Insight has released a new market report covering the cargo 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 7.5 million worldwide in 2019.

Low-cost safe distancing devices alert wearers within two metres

Pathfindr, the asset tracking and IoT tech specialist, has developed a wearable personal safety device to assist workplaces in meeting social distancing protocols, as governments around the world introduce strict measures to limit the spread of Coronavirus.

Taylor Express adopts Omnitracs One platform to deliver a better experience for drivers and customers

Looking for some eSIM progress? Maybe it’s coming

The fleet transport and logistics industries have long been a target for electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) providers, says freelance technology writer, Antony Savvas. Here he looks at how obstacles to take-up are potentially being mitigated.