Global maritime traffic will grow by 2% in 2016, IAA PortNews correspondent cites Martin Stopford, President of Clarkson Research Services Ltd, as saying at the meeting dedicated to the 27th International Maritime Trade Fair SMM-2016. He says, the future trend will be associated with establishment of compact ‘smart’ shipping companies with fleet and logistic management based on the advanced satellite and information technologies allowing for automation and facilitation of shipping operations and navigation as well as for providing the management with on-line information. The expert also expects the organisation of new global transport systems like those used by Amazon, Uber, UPS etc.
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