The YouTube video is titled “Transport logistic: Artificial Intelligence at Air cargo.” It discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize the air cargo industry. It discusses two major developments being implemented. It was published by Transport Logistics on May 23, 2019.
The logistics sector forms an important component of the economy. Due to globalization and the rise of the internet marketplace, the demand for faster air cargo delivery has increased. A recent study published by the German Aerospace Center revealed that the total volume of cargo transported in 2030 will be five times the volume in 2000 (Transport Logistic, 2019). Currently, the process of loading freight is slow and very challenging because it is done manually. An important development being implemented at the Frankfurt Airport is the smart air cargo trailer (Transport Logistic, 2019).
Packages are scanned using a specialized camera system that links the information to the stored shipping information. The data can be retrieved quickly through the cloud at every stage of the process. Autonomous vehicles ensure that the packages are delivered timely at the correct cargo terminals for loading. Another development uses AI to scan the type and composition of packages to generate an optimized loading plan for transportation (Transport Logistic, 2019). The information is disseminated to the on-site operator via augmented reality.
There are several interesting main points regarding the developments. The researchers have incorporated AI into the freight loading process. Moreover, they have streamlined the process through the use of autonomous vehicles and specialized camera systems (Transport Logistic, 2019). The cloud is part of the development as it stores the information for fast retrieval, and connects people involved in the different stages of the process.
I agree this development will benefit the cargo industry. It will increase the effectiveness of loading freight, expand the airports’ capacities, and shorten the loading and delivery period. Moreover, it will attract more business from forwarders, airline operators, and freight handlers. The technology will also enhance the optimization of the planes for more and faster cargo delivery (Abeyratne, 2018). The researchers are testing the new developments to evaluate their effectiveness.
References
Abeyratne, R. (2018). Law and regulation of air cargo. Springer.
Transport Logistic. (2019). Artificial intelligence at air cargo [Video]. YouTube. Web.