The Holoptica Group has opened an office in the United Kingdom.

Orbcomm Inc., a provider of machine-to-machine technology, has launched its solar-powered GT 1100 trailer-tracking system for the transportation and distribution industry.

PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility technology, has partnered with SafeKey in a service to protect shipper assets and monitor driver well-being.

Port security has become a complicated issue in today's world. Terrorist attacks over the past decade have shown the importance of securing major ports. However, the logistics and costs involved in ensuring the safety of ports have certainly made port security a major problem.

Companies are finding it increasingly difficult to control their supply chains at a time when the cost of failure is higher than ever, according to risk management association Airmic.