Going underground? The innovations cleaning up freight transport

Aug 25, 2023

Underground pods for freight alleviate surface traffic congestion, reduce emissions and help ensure consistent delivery schedules. Image: Unsplash/Julian Hochgesang

Emma Charlton

Writer, Forum Agenda

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Work has begun on an underground tunnel that could revolutionize freight transportation. Image: Cargo Sous Terrain

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