Start-ups seek to transform the international freight market

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For anyone who wants a thorough overview on what “disruptive” technologies actually do, and who the players that are pushing them are, read this blog from Logistics Viewpoints. Yes, it’s happening, but probably not in the way you think. Forget all the stuff about drones, 3D printing and Uber, which are all on their way but have yet to properly arrive. Today’s disruption in freight forwarding is about harnessing data and making it available to shippers as quickly and simply as possible – think Expedia for shipping. Here’s a list of who’s doing what and how.