WISeKey and SEALSQ Partner With DP World for Smart Container Integration

WISeKey and SEALSQ Partner With DP World for Smart Container Integration

Using CARGOES, DP World’s digital suite of enterprise and products for the world of logistic and trade

Geneva, Switzerland, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – November 29, 2023 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, operating as a holding company, and DP World, a global leader in international logistics and operations based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, have announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on 19 November. This MOU marks the beginning of a collaborative venture aimed at transforming the logistics industry through innovative technology by integrating in a single window enterprise multi-vendor platform for sea, air and land.

The MOU sets the stage for integrating IoT-enabled devices and IoT sensors into smart containers to be tracked and trace by the WISeSat constellation and earth communication infrastructures. This initiative will create a seamless, secure platform with hybrid IoT communications. The implementation of this technology promises to revolutionize global track and trace capabilities for shipping containers, enhancing transparency, security, and operational efficiency.

Key aspects of the MoU:

1. Integration of IoT Technologies: The plan involves incorporating IoT-enabled devices and sensors in smart containers. These containers will be monitored and traced by the WISeSat satellite constellation, creating a secure, hybrid IoT communication platform. This technology aims to enhance global tracking and transparency for shipping containers, boosting security and operational efficiency.
   
   
2. Advanced Container Monitoring: Containers will be fitted with IoT devices secured by WISeSAT IoT sensors, allowing real-time tracking of their location and condition. This integration of satellite and terrestrial IoT communications ensures constant global connectivity.
   
   
3. Sustainable and Efficient Logistics: Aligning with DP World's sustainability goals, this initiative intends to optimize routes and reduce carbon emissions. It promises to set new efficiency standards in logistics, minimizing delays, errors, and costs.
   
   
4. Collaborative Industry Effort: This project is a joint venture between industry leaders, aiming to establish a universally adaptable platform that redefines industry standards. It brings together experts from logistics, cybersecurity, and IoT sectors.