Changing the game for managing transportation rates and contracts

Initial proposals for fully-autonomous shipping have reached the clear light of day: remotely-controlled merchant vessels will take longer to bring into operation than had been thought. But the past five years has shown there is real excitement within the maritime community for innovation that will change the way shipping works. Business models will change, trading patterns will change, seafaring will change.Where is Autonomous shipping today, and what technology is under construction to push it further? What developments are under way in the aviation, automotive, and trucking sectors that will have a bearing on how shipping will evolve? How will Autonomous shipping fit with designs for the Autonomous supply chain?

UPS Supply Chain Solutions hosted a virtual event to discuss the complexities surrounding the current European freight industry and its impact on global supply chains. Our team of panelists discussed the hottest topics affecting European trade, including the ongoing Covid-19 recovery, recent geopolitical implications, and sustainability requirements influencing trade throughout Europe.

Logistics and supply chain leaders face an unprecedented level of disruptors that significantly impact performance, cost and service to their customers and consumers. Challenges such as imbalanced freight networks, tightening capacity, unprecedented rates, labor shortages and global geopolitical crises likely will continue into 2023. This complimentary webinar will help supply chain leaders address these challenges by leveraging better collaboration in their logistics ecosystem. You will hear how your peer supply chain executives overcome extreme performance and service challenges.

Watch this webinar to learn about making informed IoT (Internet of Things) enabled transportation decisions regarding the implementation, evolution and integration of rail solutions so that municipalities can take advantage of the power of data-driven transportation. Experts at Kontron address these tough issues to ensure your chosen solution is application-ready; saving yourself time and money.