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HERE AND NOW

As Australia takes tentative steps in freight data collection – such as the creation of a National Freight Data Hub – overseas, advances have been rapid.

Some of these developments were spotlighted by Amsterdam-headquartered Here Technologies – which collects data in more than 200 countries, including Australia – at its 2019 Transport & Logistics Tech Day.

The location intelligence specialist outlines how specific freight mapping can assist operators, particularly around route optimisation, asset utilisation and last-mile service, taking into account real-time and historic traffic conditions, truck-related restrictions, approved networks and

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