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US Smart Container Industry
- Smart containers collect real-time data across and throughout the global transportation and supply chain networks.
- 95% of global container manufacturing is controlled by Chinese State-Owned Enterprises.
- Container shipping lines are investing in smart containers to expand their control and reach throughout the global transportation and supply chain networks.
US Port Community System
- US shippers are demanding real-time data and visibility to better manage global supply chains.
- The FMC’s Maritime Transportation Data Initiative is responding to shipper demands.
- Port Community Systems will be needed to collect and share data.
Smart Container Innovation
Thomas C. Beck, Senior Vice President of The Howland Group moderated the “Advances in smart container technology” panel at the Smart Container Innovation Conference, Port of the Future, in Houston. Panel participants included Neil Furukawa, CEO and Founder of Akua; Roman Sandoval, CEO and Founder of Allosense; and Ian Walter, CEO, of Netfeasa.
Key message points of the presentation
The full panel discussion can be viewed here
