A short article I authored about the digitalization of trade and logistics has been published in the latest installment of Port Technology International. https://www.porttechnology.org/technical_papers/the_digitalization_of_trade_and_logistics
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Cycles of innovation (updated)
Updated the standard representation about economic cycles with a new wave, which is likely to be within the 2020 framework. The current wave, 1990-2020, based on digital media, is coming to an end. Long Wave Cycles of Innovation
Continue readingMain types of blockchain uses (New page)
The usage of blockchains, particularly for transportation, falls into four major categories that either rely on record keeping or the facilitation of transactions. Main Types of Blockchain Uses
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The use of blockchains can fall into four major categories that are related on one side to keeping records and on the other at facilitating transactions.
Evolution of transport technology since the 18th century (New page)
Tried to provide a simple overview of key transport technologies across modes. Evolution of Transport Technology since the 18th Century
Continue readingProbability of automation by occupation group (New page)
Transportation and logistics are the occupation groups the most likely to be impacted by automation since many tasks tend to be mundane and repetitive. Probability of Automation by Occupation Group, United States, 2018-2030
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Source: Adapted from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Technological innovations have historically been a positive factor in economic development as they create new economic opportunities and improvements in productivity. While many sources of employment were rendered obsolete by new technologies, employment opportunities were created in other economic sectors (such
Transport security dimensions and measures (New pages)
Added two new pages providing a brief overview of the main dimensions and measure of transport security. Transport Security Dimensions Transport Security Measures
Continue readingAncient Trade Issues
Long-distance trade is an enduring characteristic in the history of civilizations. Even if limited, it played an important role in the diffusion of ideas, religions, and cultures. However, up to the 16th century, the extent of trade was limited for two major reasons: There were exceptions to these general conditions
Global media systems (New page)
Provides a brief overview of the main media forms and their impacts; from physical to virtual forms. Global Media Systems
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