Kühne+Nagel
Container Scanning Tool (CST)
One App. Four Platforms. Zero Compromise.
The Container Scanning Tool (CST) is a cross-platform mobile and desktop application built with .NET MAUI, designed to empower Kühne+Nagel's field logistics workers. From scanning container barcodes to tracking movements and managing documents — CST delivers a consistent, reliable experience across every major platform from a single shared codebase.
ThreeB IT chose .NET MAUI to deliver true cross-platform coverage, targeting iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows without sacrificing performance or native user experience. The result is a single application that works seamlessly in the warehouse, at the port, and in the office — always keeping field workers connected and productive.
iOS
TestFlight / App Store
Android
Google Play Store
macOS
Direct Distribution
Windows
Direct Distribution
Field-Ready Scanning Across Every Platform
True Cross-Platform Delivery
Kühne+Nagel's field workforce operates on a diverse range of devices — from iPhones in the field to Windows workstations in the office. A single, maintainable codebase was required to support all of them.
Reliability in Challenging Environments
Container yards and shipping terminals present challenging conditions: poor lighting, industrial environments, and variable network connectivity. The app must perform reliably under all conditions.
Enterprise Security Requirements
Field access to logistics data requires strong authentication and authorization, integrated with Kühne+Nagel's existing Microsoft identity infrastructure and enterprise security policies.
Offline Capability
Workers in areas with poor or no network connectivity still need to scan containers and record data. The app must support full offline operation with reliable synchronization when connectivity is restored.
Building a field application that meets the high reliability and security standards of a global logistics enterprise — while delivering an intuitive, fast user experience across four fundamentally different operating systems — required deep expertise in .NET MAUI and mobile application architecture.
A Native Cross-Platform App Built with .NET MAUI
ThreeB IT developed CST using .NET MAUI to deliver a single, high-quality application that runs natively on all four target platforms. The app is designed around the real workflows of logistics field workers — fast, intuitive, and dependable.
Core Application Features
CST covers the complete container scanning and tracking workflow, giving field workers everything they need in one application.
- Container scanning with high-performance barcode detection
- Container movement tracking with full audit history
- Document management and attachment handling
- Detailed scan history with filterable and searchable views
- Offline-capable SQLite storage with automatic synchronization
Security & Authentication
CST integrates with Kühne+Nagel's enterprise identity infrastructure to provide secure, frictionless access for authorized field workers.
- One-time code authentication for fast, secure field login
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) integration
- Microsoft Identity platform for token management
- Role-based access control aligned with enterprise security policies
Multi-Platform Distribution
CST is distributed through the appropriate channel for each target platform, with automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions ensuring consistent, reliable releases to all platforms simultaneously.
iOS
Distributed via TestFlight for testing and the App Store for production
Android
Published to the Google Play Store for managed device deployment
macOS
Direct distribution packages for macOS desktop users
Windows
Direct distribution packages for Windows workstation users
Modern .NET MAUI Stack for Native Cross-Platform
Field Productivity Delivered Across Every Platform
CST empowers Kühne+Nagel's logistics field workers with a reliable, fast, and secure scanning tool that works equally well on any device — significantly improving productivity and data accuracy in the field.
Single Codebase, Four Platforms
One maintainable .NET MAUI codebase delivers a native experience on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows — reducing development overhead significantly.
Fast Container Scanning
High-performance barcode detection enables rapid container scanning even in challenging lighting and industrial environments.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Seamless Microsoft Entra ID integration ensures only authorized personnel access logistics data, meeting enterprise security standards.
Works Offline
Full offline capability with SQLite storage ensures workers stay productive even in areas with no network connectivity.
Automated CI/CD Delivery
GitHub Actions pipelines automate building, testing, and distributing the app to all four platforms — ensuring reliable, consistent releases.
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