Coronavirus has certainly hit global supply chains. For example, according to Tradeshift Chinese trade activity dropped 56 per cent in a single week in February 2020. Paused production, labour shortages and travel restrictions are all combining to play havoc with the globalised supply chain. Of course, it may get worse before it gets better, but it’s a question of when, not if, global supply chains recover and return to full production.

With global supply chains significantly disrupted, the requirement for accurate, reliable and secure cross-border logistics and freight management has never been so evident. But, of course, there is a flipside – one company’s misfortune is another’s opportunity.

As the coronavirus panic reaches fever pitch a robust approach to information sharing and remote diagnostics is required

Optimising the safety and monitoring the condition of rail networks and smart transport routes with Telecom26’s new multi-IMSI SIM router, whatever the weather.

The new Telecom26 Celerway multi-IMSI SIM Router ensures safety for miners, while connecting the entire supply chain above ground.

As we are all aware, many countries have declared national emergencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Telecom26 would like to take the opportunity to provide an update and reassurance to all of our customers about our services and operational plans during this unprecedented time.