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Livestream provides a vital crowdsourced tool for volcano monitoring

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 28, 2023 (Newswire.com) - To further its mission to make it possible for people to experience the beauty and excitement of the natural world from afar, without the environmental impact from travel, AfarTV has launched a 24/7 4K live stream of the erupting Semeru Volcano on the island of Java in Indonesia. This project is the world's first 4K live stream of an erupting volcano. It offers people, for the first time, a chance to view an erupting volcano with unprecedented detail, including the ability to see volcanic activity happening directly inside the crater, thanks to the positioning and 40X magnification of its camera.

"I'm excited to announce that this is the first of many 4K volcano live streams from around the world. Our goal is to place a 4K webcam in front of every erupting volcano on earth." - Ryan Logtenberg, AfarTV

Not only does this camera provide a first-of-its-kind 4K window to one of the most beautiful volcanoes on earth, but the camera will also be providing a vital service to volcanologists and government officials who need to monitor the volcano's activity to ensure the 950,000 people living within a 35km radius can be alerted promptly should the volcano display signs of a significant eruption. The camera is powered by solar and batteries to ensure the camera remains running during power outages.

AfarTV is also recognized for launching the first 4K live stream in the state of Hawaii. This live stream showcases the Hawaii Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary which gives virtual tourists an up-close view of humpback whale activity during the winter months.

It is unsustainable with today's carbon-intensive modes of travel for everyone to be able to experience these beautiful locations in person.  That's why AfarTV is focusing on bringing the world to them using the latest technology available so that greenhouse gas emissions can be avoided.

The Semeru Volcano live stream is now live and can be found on AfarTV's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@afartv

Contact Information:
Ryan Logtenberg
Creator
[email protected]
604-883-2227


Original Source: AfarTV Launches World's First 4K Live Stream of an Erupting Volcano

The Online Marketplace Will Expand Beyond the U.S., Advance Supply Chain Automation in the Container Industry

TORONTO & NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Boxhub, the largest online marketplace for shipping containers in the United States, has successfully raised a $12.4 million Series A on its mission to revolutionize how shipping containers are traded and used worldwide. The funds will fuel Boxhub's international expansion and industry-shaping product development. 

The investment round was led by early-stage venture fund AlleyCorp, with participation from Solasta Ventures, Interplay VC, FJ Labs, and Hum Capital. Boxhub has welcomed AlleyCorp Partner Susannah Shipton to its Board of Directors.

"The global shipping industry relies on antiquated systems ripe for technological advancement. The heavily manual processes underpinning shipping container trade are no exception," said Boxhub co-founder and CEO Maximilian Birner. "Boxhub is already the largest online container marketplace in the U.S., and we're thrilled to partner with top-tier venture capital firms to continue our exciting period of hyper-growth."

Boxhub was founded in 2017 as a digital platform for B2C and B2B shipping container transactions, radically modernizing an industry reliant on ledgers, emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls to transact. The company uses automation and a localized logistics network to introduce shipping containers retired from international trade to a booming secondary market. This approach streamlines a complex, multi-stakeholder fulfillment system and eliminates the need for shipping lines and leasing companies to undertake "empty repositioning," a process estimated to cost the shipping industry $20 billion annually.

"Boxhub is one of those special marketplaces with myriad different categories of buyers and sellers, all of whom were deeply underserved by the incumbent and outdated process of doing business in the global container trade," said Susannah Shipton, Partner at AlleyCorp. "Boxhub's transparent, efficient marketplace not only transforms the dynamics of the existing market, but also substantially broadens access to container supply, for which there is serious and growing demand." 

Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 and global container shortages, Boxhub has experienced exponential growth over the last few years. The company has established a diverse portfolio of enterprise container buyers ranging from retailers and construction firms with portable storage needs to non-profits creating children's libraries and emergency healthcare clinics.

Beyond large-scale businesses, Boxhub has become fiercely popular with consumers undertaking container-based upcycling initiatives such as tiny houses, vertical farms, home offices, workshops, and swimming pools. The company maintains a 4.7/5-star ("Excellent") average Trustpilot rating.

In 2022, Boxhub raised a $2.4 million seed round led by Delivery Hero founder and CEO Niklas Östberg, with participation from Unity Technologies founder David Helgason; Uber founding engineer Conrad Whelan; and Innoport, the VC arm of maritime leader Schulte Group, among others.

About Boxhub

Boxhub is an e-commerce and logistics platform enabling the frictionless purchase, sale, and delivery of shipping containers. Founded in 2017, the online marketplace has become a trusted partner for thousands of container buyers across the United States. By extending the life of containers and reducing the need for empty repositioning, Boxhub aims to build a more sustainable world — one container at a time. For more information, visit boxhub.com.

Contact Information:
Hannah Swinkin
[email protected]
+1 929 265 4744

Alexandria Plew
[email protected]


Original Source: Boxhub Secures $12.4M Series A to Modernize Global Shipping Container Trade

Tesla Cybertruck owners can choose from nearly 100 colors and have Wrapmate's massive network of 2,000 installers execute the wrap anywhere in the country.

DENVER, June 28, 2023 (Newswire.com) - After Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, said: "Cybertruck can have any color you want, so long as it's nothing," that Henry Ford-like statement led Wrapmate to create a solution to allow customers to personalize and stand out from having a "nothing" colored Cybertruck.

Wrapmate's interactive Cybertruck wrap configurator and e-commerce-like experience allow customers to unlock new opportunities to design and purchase vehicle graphics from the comfort of their homes, just like they bought their Cybertruck.

"We are extremely excited to launch our Tesla Cybertruck wrap configurator to help consumers visualize their wrap," says Javier Lozano, Jr., Chief Marketing Officer of Wrapmate. "Wrapmate is the first and only national vehicle graphics company that offers customers the ability to place a no-risk, fully refundable, Initial Project Deposit. This gives them a highly personalized Cybertruck wrap created and designed by our world-class, in-house design team."

Customers will be able to showcase their new Cybertruck utilizing best-in-class 3M vinyl material. 3M™ Wrap Film offers nearly 100 colors, textures, and finishes. Plus, individuals can add more personalization to their Cybertruck with a one-of-a-kind designed wrap. Whether it's to promote a business brand or simply make their plain, blank Cybertruck standout - a professionally designed wrap will garner immense attention.

To try Wrapmate's interactive Cybertruck wraps configurator visit https://cybertruck.wrapmate.com. Tesla Cybertruck wraps by Wrapmate will be available for purchase by mid-summer of 2023.  

About Wrapmate
Wrapmate is a technology-driven managed marketplace that is reimagining the buy-and-sell experience in the vehicle graphics industry. With innovative customer interaction and a network of 2,000+ local installation service providers, Wrapmate efficiently serves business owners, fleet managers, franchises, and consumers coast-to-coast. Learn more about Wrapmate's vehicle wraps solutions at https://wrapmate.com.

Contact Information:
Javier Lozano, Jr.
CMO
[email protected]
303-529-9626




Original Source: Wrapmate Launches Interactive Tesla Cybertruck Wraps Configurator

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