Swiss asset intelligence company Nexxiot is working with KS&C, a player in shipping, freight forwarding, container trading and port equipment in South Korea, to make the country a hub for intelligent logistics assets.

The collaboration aims to enhance the freight transportation sector in Korea by accelerating the digitalisation of shipping containers, ports and vessels, thereby increasing operational efficiency and improving the experiences of cargo owners.

South Korea is one of the essential shipping and logistics markets across multiple transportation categories. KS&C is already a prominent and active player within the freight transportation market and now extends into logistic technology. Through this partnership with Nexxiot, KS&C aims to deliver innovation and set benchmarks in logistical operations.

Nexxiot will provide IoT hardware and data cockpits for decision-makers in the industry. This collaboration empowers KS&C to offer its clients technology that leverages real-time data for asset location and status monitoring, optimising routes and improving cargo safety and security.

“Partnering with Nexxiot allows us to expand our technology portfolio and offer unparalleled asset intelligence and data services to our clients,” said Kyoung Yun Lee, CEO of KS&C. “We are committed to delivering leading industry innovation to the Korean market.”

Stefan Kalmund, CEO of Nexxiot, added: “South Korea’s geographic characteristics establish it as a pivotal hub for international trade. Having personally spent many years in Korea, I recognise its importance as a key market for our expansion into Asia. Our collaboration with KS&C marks a significant step towards enhancing safe and secure cargo transportation in east Asia, and we are thrilled about the transformative impact this partnership will bring.”

KS&C is a Korean company with a tradition of approximately 20 years, composed of members with experience in marine-related industries such as container manufacturing, maritime transportation and logistics.

Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Nexxiot (www.nexxiot.com) is digitalising freight asset management with technology that oversees a network of connected intermodal containers and railcars. Its clients gain access to real-time data, which streamlines fleet management and automates logistics processes.