Zurich/Geneva, August 20th 2020 – Marianna Levtov, expert for global digital standards at Nexxiot AG, was elected Convenor of the ISO Technical Committee 104/SC 04/WG 2. With immediate effect, Marianna Levtov will take over the position in the working group “AEI for containers and container related equipment”. In this function, Marianna Levtov represents the 17 member states of the working group for the next three years and is committed to establishing practicable worldwide standards for the container market to embrace the digital age.
“In 2019 I was invited to ISO to develop standards for the industry. I am very proud to now take over the lead of the working group. My mission over the next three years will be to work together with industry experts and representatives from other companies to define sustainable standards for the entire logistic sector. During the current COVID-19 crisis, we have again been reminded of how important reliable supply chains are in our interconnected age. Our task will be to find out how container equipment and especially digital equipment can support faster, safer and more dependable transportation,”
says Marianna Levtov, who has led some of the most complex Proof-of Concepts between the Rail Cargo and the Shipping industry in the Middle East, Russia and the Far East.
Besides her role in ISO, Marianna Levtov who is a native from Israel and fluent in Russian and Mandarin is also active in numerous other standardization organizations, like ITCO, Container Owner Association, EPCA and several UN bodies. This expertise she will now bring to ISO.
Stefan Kalmund, CEO of Nexxiot, comments on the importance of standardization:
“Standards will bridge the demands from various technology providers, as open and inclusive standards will ensure that the market is not flooded with incompatible technology. The main focus is on interoperability across different transport modes, and we are proud that Marianna as one of our leaders, will take-over the role for this group. Digital container equipment must function perfectly on the ocean as well as on rail and road in order to provide the services our clients require.”
About ISO
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world’s largest developer and publisher of International Standards. ISO is a network of national standards bodies of 165 countries, with a Central Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.
About Nexxiot
Nexxiot AG, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a pioneer and industry leader in the development and delivery of digital supply chain management solutions for the railway and cargo industry. The company is a thought leader in the areas of big data algorithms, artificial intelligence and machine-learning, geofencing and ultra-low power embedded sensor technology. It operates a dedicated logistics cloud with more than 3 billion global data points to allow its customers to take real-time decisions on any cargo or rail wagon. Employees from over 19 countries contribute to the success of the company. In addition to its headquarters in Switzerland, the company operates in Germany, the USA and is pursuing a global growth strategy.
For more information, visit www.nexxiot.com
