Five Ways Technology is Disrupting the Shipping Industry

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October 20th, 2017

To say that we’re in a technological revolution would surprise no one. With the Internet of Things constantly growing and mobile devices taking over the world, everyone can see that technology is changing the world at a breakneck pace. But it may surprise you to know that technology is also having a major effect on the shipping industry, which is traditionally known as slow to change. Some of this technology is brand new, while other shifts are hundreds of years old. Some of the companies at the forefront of the revolution are well-known, like Uber and Amazon, while others aren’t household names.