5 ways to digitalize logistics and boost trade

Feb 17, 2020

shipping containers port trade logistics

These 5 "Logistic Internets" can increase trade and reduce poverty through greater efficiencies and lower costs. Image: chuttersnap/Unsplash

Henrik Hvid Jensen

Chief Technology Strategist NEE, DXC Technology

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Logistic Internet extends the current Internet with foundational logistic-specific features

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