With the advent of emerging technologies such as AI, autonomous vehicles, digital twins, robotics and deep learning, the potential for innovation to have a transformative effect on the sector is now greater than ever.

Based on 11 in-depth interviews with experts from logistics, technology, government and academia, this Insight Report takes a deep dive into many aspects of innovative practices in logistics, from international trade to cyber security, and looks at how innovation is reshaping rail freight and supporting new and changing roles.