From container tracking at the world's largest inland port to condition monitoring in steel mills – your IoT service provider for Duisburg's port, logistics, and industrial ecosystem. GDPR-compliant, personal, on-site.
Duisburg is home to the world's largest inland port and one of Europe's most significant steel production centers. Duisport as a gateway to global trade, ThyssenKrupp Steel as an industrial anchor, and hundreds of logistics operators create a unique demand for connected infrastructure. We operate the IoT platforms that intelligently connect port logistics, steel production, and intermodal transport – reliably, scalably, and GDPR-compliantly hosted.
Your IoT stack runs on GDPR-compliant servers in Germany. No US cloud, full data sovereignty for Duisburg-based companies.
Proactive monitoring of all IoT services with automatic alerts. Guaranteed response times via SLA – including nights and weekends.
No ticket system, no call center. Your direct line to the engineer managing your IoT instance in Duisburg.
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, and Grafana on hardened infrastructure. Including automatic backups, security updates, and availability guarantees for Duisburg's port, logistics, and industrial companies.
Complete LoRaWAN network deployment in Duisburg: hardware selection (Milesight gateways & sensors), radio coverage analysis for port facilities and steel plants, on-site gateway installation, and network server configuration. From planning to commissioning – all from one source.
End-to-end development of your IoT solution: custom web apps, mobile apps, Grafana and ThingsBoard dashboards. From container tracking portals to steel mill cockpits – individually developed for Duisburg-based companies.
IoT platforms for real-time container tracking at the world's largest inland port. GPS positioning, cold chain temperature monitoring, weight detection, and automated yard management. We operate the server infrastructure connecting intermodal handling operations at Duisport.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Milesight, GPS
Hosted IoT platforms for monitoring rolling mills, blast furnaces, and smelting units. Vibration sensing, temperature monitoring, and predictive maintenance dashboards for proactive servicing across Duisburg's steel production facilities.
Tech Stack
ThingsBoard, Grafana, Node-RED, OPC-UA
Sensor-driven platforms for warehouse monitoring, fill-level measurement, fleet tracking, and goods receiving management. Optimized handling processes for Duisburg's dense network of logistics centers and distribution warehouses.
Tech Stack
ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana, MQTT
These are just examples – we serve many industries and use cases.
We rely on a proven open-source stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard for device management and dashboards, Grafana for real-time visualization, and Node-RED for data routing. All hosted on hardened Linux servers with automatic backups and security updates.
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We rely on Milesight and know the product portfolio inside out – from environmental sensors to LoRaWAN gateways to industrial controllers. We advise, source and integrate the right hardware for your use case.
Milesight hardware ships worldwide – we deliver pre-configured and firmware-updated, ready to deploy.
We also work with hardware from other manufacturers – whether proprietary or open-source. What matters is that it works reliably and integrates into our stack.
From Duisburg, we manage IoT infrastructure across the western Ruhr area, the Lower Rhine region, and along the Rhine corridor.
Our IoT services run under the merkaio brand. As an IoT system integrator, we guide you through the entire project – from analysis through network deployment and platform development to ongoing operations.
Discover merkaioReact Native apps for iOS & Android: device pairing, sensor data, push notifications — GDPR-compliant.
Plan, deploy, and operate LoRaWAN networks. Gateway installation, ChirpStack, sensor integration – GDPR-compliant.
Multi-tenant IoT platforms on ThingsBoard: custom dashboards, rule engine, API integration – GDPR-compliant.
Custom rule chains, white-label, API integration and managed hosting. CE & PE – GDPR-compliant.
Custom dashboards, embedded panels, alerting and self-hosting. IoT monitoring with InfluxDB and Prometheus – GDPR-compliant.
Answers about our IoT services, LoRaWAN network deployment, platform development, and project process in Duisburg.
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We cover the entire process: requirements analysis, conception, platform architecture design, hardware selection, on-site LoRaWAN network deployment – whether at the port, in a steel mill, or at a logistics center – as well as platform development (web apps, mobile apps, dashboards) and ongoing managed operations. Everything from a single source.
We start with an initial consultation and requirements analysis. This is followed by architecture design, hardware selection, radio coverage analysis, gateway installation, platform development, app development, and go-live. Afterwards, we operate and monitor the entire infrastructure.
Yes. We advise on IoT architecture, platform selection, network planning, and hardware evaluation – even without subsequent implementation by us. Many port and industrial companies in Duisburg start with consulting and then commission the implementation.
We primarily work with Milesight gateways and sensors – proven, CE-certified, and with excellent value for money. For port facilities and steel plants, we deploy IP67-rated outdoor gateways and ruggedized industrial sensors with ATEX options.
Yes. We create a radio coverage analysis upfront and plan the gateway positioning specifically for port and industrial sites – including consideration of container stacks, cranes, metal structures, and electromagnetic interference sources in Duisburg's steel production facilities.
Yes. We deliver all sensors and gateways with pre-set network parameters, payload decoders, and firmware updates. The devices are ready to use immediately and tuned to your platform.
Yes. Beyond standard dashboards with Grafana and ThingsBoard, we develop custom web apps and mobile apps for specific use cases – such as container tracking portals for Duisport, steel mill monitoring cockpits, or yard management apps for logistics operators.
Our core stack: ChirpStack as LoRaWAN network server, ThingsBoard (Community & Professional Edition) for device management, Grafana for visualization, and Node-RED for data flow automation. Custom apps are built with React, Next.js, and React Native.
Yes. Via REST APIs, MQTT, webhooks, and OPC-UA, we integrate IoT data into existing ERP, WMS, TMS, and MES systems. Connecting to warehouse management and transport management systems is standard practice for Duisburg's logistics companies.
On GDPR-compliant infrastructure in German data centers. Alternatively, we set up the platform on-premise in your Duisburg data center – ideal for companies with elevated security requirements in the port and steel industry.
We offer SLA tiers with availability guarantees up to 99.9%. Redundant infrastructure, automatic failover, and 24/7 monitoring ensure continuous operation – critical for the around-the-clock port operations at Duisport.
Yes. We install and harden IoT platforms directly in your Duisburg server room – including VPN connectivity for remote maintenance and proactive monitoring.
A standard installation is production-ready within a few days. For large-scale projects such as port-wide or steel-plant-wide rollouts with custom development, we create a joint rollout plan.
No. Our managed hosting services are cancellable monthly. We rely on quality and long-term collaboration rather than contract lock-in.
Yes. We design and develop multi-tenant platforms for multiple locations – whether different port terminals at Duisport, multiple steel plants, or distributed logistics centers across the Duisburg area. With location-specific dashboards, access controls, and custom alerting logic.
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Whether a specific IT challenge or just an idea – we look forward to the exchange. In a brief conversation, we'll evaluate together if and how your project fits with WZ-IT.
Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect


