Automation a growing force in ports industry

Automation, new technology and new uses of existing technology are set to boom in the ports industry in the next decade as ports seek to cut costs, according to the Journal of Commerce.

Also a report released recently by terminal operator, DP World, identifies technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, robotics and simulation software as being keys to port growth and innovation.

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