12.12.2025

News Report from Rail Cargo Austria

📡 What wire mesh boxes have been missing is now becoming reality: a digital identity via RFID clamp.

With the new RFID wire mesh box clamp developed by ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, a pioneering step toward digitalisation begins. Created in cooperation with Logistics Arts (LA) and HID - Identification Technologies, it brings something wire mesh boxes have lacked until now:

👉 a unique, digitally readable identity.

What does this mean in practice?

✔ Seamless traceability: Movements can be transparently recorded and assigned.
✔ Efficient inventory management: Stocks can be captured faster, easier and more reliably.

Public & Cargo Affairs Manager at ÖBB Holding Thomas Metlich extends his thanks to everyone who made this innovation possible:

✨ Willy Lutz (Managing Director of Logistics Arts GmbH) for his technical expertise
🤝 HID as a strong technology partner
🔧 Logistics Arts for the close collaboration

The new RFID wire mesh box clamp also strengthens cooperation with the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V. and supports the harmonisation of digital standards across rail, industry and the automotive sector.

A heartfelt thank you to all partners for contributing to the digital future of the EUR load carrier world.