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Nexxiot and Terratrans digitize intermodal fleet for transport transparency
Terratrans partners with Nexxiot to fully digitize its entire intermodal fleet using Edge devices, achieving 98% data completeness, a 50% cost reduction, and setting a new standard for transport transparency in Europe.
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In a move that sets a new standard for digital transparency in European transport, Terratrans Internationale Speditionans has announced the full digitization of its semi-trailer and swap-body fleet in partnership with Nexxiot, the global leader in smart asset intelligence. For years, Terratrans operated multiple telematics systems across its mixed fleet, each with separate platforms, interfaces, and data gaps. The result was costly, complex, and increasingly out of step with customer expectations for real-time visibility and reliability.
Turning Point: From BLE Tags to Global-Grade IoT
After testing several telematics solutions, including BLE-based tracking systems, Terratrans found that the technology lacked the robustness and data continuity required for intermodal operations. Seeking inspiration beyond road transport, the company turned to the ocean freight industry, where global shipping lines like Hapag-Lloyd were already tracking millions of containers using Nexxiot’s technology.
That insight became the breakthrough moment. Within weeks, Terratrans launched a joint pilot with Nexxiot’s Edge devices, powered by integrated solar and battery systems. The result: 98%+ data completeness, zero maintenance, and installation time of just five minutes per unit.
50% Lower Costs, 100% Coverage
The rollout delivers a 50% reduction in total cost of ownership compared with legacy telematics, while expanding coverage to 100% of Terratrans’ fleet, including unpowered swap bodies that were previously blind spots.
Each device connects directly to Nexxiot’s cloud, transmitting real-time location and event data accessible via open APIs. This means seamless integration with Terratrans’ TMS and customer systems such as Project 44, supporting end-to-end visibility from terminal to consignee.
Recognized for Innovation and Excellence
Terratrans’ digital transformation has already been recognized by AB InBev, which awarded the company the “Best Practice Award 2025 – Europe Zone” for its Nexxiot-powered visibility solution. This recognition underlines the success of the initiative in driving operational reliability, sustainability, and customer trust across Terratrans’ network.
A Model for the Future of European Transport
The Terratrans project runs from 2025 through 2026, with the majority of the fleet connected by year-end 2025. Early results already show a measurable improvement in operational reliability, faster exception handling, and smoother customer communication. For Nexxiot, the collaboration underscores its growing footprint beyond maritime into the broader world of intermodal logistics.
www.nexxiot.com
Turning Point: From BLE Tags to Global-Grade IoT
After testing several telematics solutions, including BLE-based tracking systems, Terratrans found that the technology lacked the robustness and data continuity required for intermodal operations. Seeking inspiration beyond road transport, the company turned to the ocean freight industry, where global shipping lines like Hapag-Lloyd were already tracking millions of containers using Nexxiot’s technology.
That insight became the breakthrough moment. Within weeks, Terratrans launched a joint pilot with Nexxiot’s Edge devices, powered by integrated solar and battery systems. The result: 98%+ data completeness, zero maintenance, and installation time of just five minutes per unit.
50% Lower Costs, 100% Coverage
The rollout delivers a 50% reduction in total cost of ownership compared with legacy telematics, while expanding coverage to 100% of Terratrans’ fleet, including unpowered swap bodies that were previously blind spots.
Each device connects directly to Nexxiot’s cloud, transmitting real-time location and event data accessible via open APIs. This means seamless integration with Terratrans’ TMS and customer systems such as Project 44, supporting end-to-end visibility from terminal to consignee.
Recognized for Innovation and Excellence
Terratrans’ digital transformation has already been recognized by AB InBev, which awarded the company the “Best Practice Award 2025 – Europe Zone” for its Nexxiot-powered visibility solution. This recognition underlines the success of the initiative in driving operational reliability, sustainability, and customer trust across Terratrans’ network.
A Model for the Future of European Transport
The Terratrans project runs from 2025 through 2026, with the majority of the fleet connected by year-end 2025. Early results already show a measurable improvement in operational reliability, faster exception handling, and smoother customer communication. For Nexxiot, the collaboration underscores its growing footprint beyond maritime into the broader world of intermodal logistics.
www.nexxiot.com
