3/16/2021: 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
The international transportation sector is experiencing a modern evolution towards greater demands for cleaner and more efficient logistics solutions that may require dramatic changes to industry practice. Such solutions involve modernization through advanced automation, which purport to increase safety, lower costs, and increase efficiency. Northern European countries are proving to be early adopters and innovators in this space. Panelists will discuss the market conditions, governance, policies, economics, and cultural enablers that have given rise to Northern European early adoption of automation and autonomous technologies. Discussions will include unique partnerships, research collaboration, testbed activity, best practices, and case study examples that have propelled innovations in all areas of marine and freight transportation.