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In part 1 of this article, we wrote about autonomous vehicles being tested currently and how self-driving trucks could be used in shipping today. In this second part, we’ll discuss the upsides and downsides to autonomous vehicle technology.

We’ve written about shipping innovations before, but this week we dive into the emerging world of autonomous vehicles.

You may have noticed that it’s harder to get a last-minute booking from a shipping company these days. You might also have noticed that your bill is much higher, too.

‘Tis the season: hurricanes, polar vortices, blizzards. Extreme weather events can shut supply chains down, leading to delays, shut-downs, and other impacts.

More and more links of the supply chain are relying on software based solutions for management, tracking, communication, and automation. Logistics companies use these types of systems to give their customers more visibility—helping to streamline operations all the way down the chain.

Consolidation and cross-docking can help increase efficiencies and lower costs for shippers.

It’s a term we’re hearing more this year than ever before with unpredictable shipping patterns of international trade.

The new SWI landscape

The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers:

With emerging technologies, changing environmental regulations, and increased automation across all sectors, innovation is exploding in the logistics industry.

The new SWI landscape

The Single Window Initiative means several changes for importers: