Maersk Launches New Smart Cargo Tracking Solution

Global shipping giant Maersk has commenced the roll-out of its new digital connectivity platform OneWireless aboard 450 of its vessels in order to meet growing demand for real-time cargo tracking and advanced IoT capabilities. 

All Maersk-owned vessels, as well as more than 100 time-chartered vessels in the company’s fleet, will be fitted with the OneWireless technology. The tech is designed to support multiple wireless technologies including NB-IoT, Cat-M, and LTE broadband.

The solution has been designed for ‘seamless interoperability between private and public networks’ which means customers will be able to monitor their cargo whether it is at sea, in port, or on land. 

OneWireless solution is being rolled out by Maersk with the assistance of a number of leading tech partners including Onomondo, Nokia, 42com Sat, Complea, and Zededa. 

Commenting on the roll-out of the tech, Maersk’s Head of Vessel & Cargo Connectivity, Kjeld Dittmann, said: 

“With our next-generation connectivity platform, we will be able to offer our customers notable benefits, including real-time cargo tracking, enhanced supply chain visibility, and improved operational efficiency. This platform is designed to support thousands of IoT devices, ensuring optimal performance for reefer tracking and fleet IoT.

This upgrade to our IoT infrastructure is comparable to the shift consumers experienced when moving from 2G to 4G mobile networks. Just as that transition brought faster speeds, better connectivity, and new possibilities for our everyday lives, the OneWireless platform transforms how it is possible to communicate with cargo aboard. 

With real-time data sharing at unprecedented speed and reliability, we are unlocking new levels of efficiency and operational excellence to meet the demands of a connected, data-driven world”.

The roll-out of OneWireless has now begun and is expected to complete by the first quarter of 2026.

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