KLog Transport, one of Portugal’s fastest-growing logistics providers, has chosen Orbcomm’s satellite-enabled IoT to eliminate cargo visibility gaps for routes with low cellular coverage.

By using Orbcomm’s OGx technology, KLog is better equipped to meet rising demands for data-driven logistics and stricter supply chain KPIs. This capability is especially critical for just-in-time, secured deliveries across industries such as apparel retail.

KLog trialled Orbcomm’s technology on key European rail routes for a major client and achieved near-complete visibility throughout the journey. The trial’s success, according to Marta Cardoso, general director of KLog Transport, played a vital role in securing the partnership with Orbcomm.

“We were looking to overcome the visibility gaps we experienced when transporting our customers’ cargo across rail corridors with no cellular coverage,” said Cardoso. “Orbcomm’s satellite asset tracking exceeded our expectations during the trial, delivering far superior coverage than others we had tested. It proved itself the right technology to help us deliver better service to our clients.”

According to David Roscoe, Orbcomm’s president of satellite IoT, the partnership marks another step forward in Orbcomm’s mission to enable a safer, more sustainable global supply chain through enhanced visibility.

“KLog is transforming European intermodal cargo visibility by enhancing their operations with Orbcomm’s satellite IoT,” said Roscoe. “Together, we’re enabling smarter, more resilient logistics through end-to-end visibility powered by satellite connectivity and purpose-built devices.”

This is powered by two recent technology advancements: OGx satellite IoT technology and the SC 1000 device, purpose-built for intelligent global visibility and seamless logistics platform integration. Before these releases, it was cost-prohibitive and highly complex to install satellite terminals to fill these visibility gaps. The SC 1000 is a low-cost two-way satellite device and is entirely solar-powered, removing cost and complexity barriers.

New Jersey-based Orbcomm (www.orbcomm.com) is a pioneer in IoT technology, empowering users with insight to make data-driven decisions that help them optimise their operations, increase profitability and build a more sustainable future.

One of Portugal’s fastest-growing logistics providers, KLog (www.klog.pt/transport/index_en.html) operates intermodal freight services across key overland routes in Europe. With 158 collaborators in the national market, KLog has a network of international agents which allows it to be present in more than 120 countries on the five continents.