Swedish IoT operator Netmore has announced a partnership with Zenze, a Danish provider of supply chain management and visibility services, to offer low-cost wireless infrastructure for tracking and cargo monitoring applications.

This can be deployed at ports, terminals, distribution centres, warehouses and cargo owner locations across the globe.

Powered by Netmore’s managed IoT network infrastructure, Zenze offers custom-built, and local LoRaWans together with data services for the tracking of refrigerated cargo, dry cargo and other container and asset types commonly found throughout logistics sites.

In the current phase of the partnership, the companies are focused on deploying LoRaWans in collaboration with ports and terminals participating in the Cargo Visibility Network (CVN), a network infrastructure designed for the delivery of cargo visibility services.

The following phases of the partnership will introduce an ecosystem of devices and sensors optimised for operation on the Netmore network. These low-cost and environmentally friendly devices for real-time location, condition monitoring, surveillance and security monitoring aim to disrupt the pricing dynamics of port logistics, making IoT more cost-effective, accessible and sustainable.

“As global shipping volumes continue to rise and real-time data becomes more important for driving business efficiencies, the need for smarter, more connected port infrastructure is critical,” said Stephan Piworus, CEO of Zenze. “Netmore is the global leader in delivering carrier-grade network services for critical business applications and this partnership represents a major step forward in transforming port operations worldwide.”

Ove Anebygd, CEO of Netmore Group (netmoregroup.com), added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Zenze at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring that ports around the world can maximise their capabilities and meet the growing demands of global trade. By tapping into the Zenze Cargo Visibility Network, ports will gain access to a wealth of data, analytics and be able to leverage the network for many terminal use cases, enabling smarter decision-making, increased transparency and a more agile logistics process.”

The Zenze (zenze.io) team, composed of experts in supply chain digitalisation, says it is on a mission to deliver cost-effective and user-friendly supply chain visibility.