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5 shipping trends for 2021 for carriers to know

FreightWaves SONAR

Yet they can be prepared for these transformative events; ready in such a way that they can even thrive on anomalies in a way that the competition will struggle to keep up with.” Being more open about sustainable transport services or even third-party companies used can very well give a boost in shippers’ confidence now and in the future.

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

The industrial automation market grew globally, reaching $191 billion in 2021 , and is expected to reach $395 billion by 2029. For example, full warehouse automation to support event-driven, mission-critical system delivery. When automation is used in industries or manufacturing, it is called industrial automation.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] AI Technologies: The Role of Humans & The Application in Logistics

GlobalTranz

CityU has also worked with other transportation-related companies, such as Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway Corporation and the Kowloon Motor Bus Company to develop AI timetabling algorithms to increase service levels with limited resources. Mr. Ray Kruzwell: Futurist and Director of Engineering at Google: AI will be achieved by 2029.