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The world of logistics and transport today is increasingly tied to technology, information technology and digital technology in order to guarantee maximum efficiency and security. Among the “smart” tools that are used with this goal, there are also the Intelligent Transport Systems, commonly known as ITS.
The acronym ITS comes from the term “Intelligent Transportation Systems” and indicates a series of technologies used to monitor, evaluate and manage the transport's technological and IT systems with the aim of increasing their efficiency and security.
In other words, intelligent transport uses new and emerging technologies to make travel more efficient, more sustainable and more secure by helping to make work smoother. Intelligent Transport Systems are increasingly used in transporting goods, as they make travel more effective and efficient, but also more secure for users and more comfortable for workers, allowing 360-degree control.
ITS work by increasing preventive security thanks to weather stations or cameras that warn in case of possible problems.
They also serve to increase instant security thanks, for example, to information panels, as well as making sure that drivers comply with the directions, for the security of people and goods transported.
Among the technologies most used in ITS, there are the Internet of Things (IoS) and 5G. The IoS provides sensors to be integrated into the transport vehicle which, in this way, are checked and managed remotely.
On the other hand, 5G provides the high-speed communications needed to manage and check transportation systems in real time. comunicazioni ad alta velocità necessarie per gestire e controllare i sistemi di trasporto in tempo reale.
These intelligent operating systems guarantee greater predictability in the routes. By being able to vary the routes through knowing road traffic conditions, meteorology, etc. in advance, delays and unforeseen events are minimised.
Intelligent transportation is also more secure. By combining machine learning with IoT and 5G, autonomous transportation systems have been shown to reduce the “human factor” in accidents.
Data collection is another important factor that is facilitated by the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems. ITS not only provide detailed data for every aspect of the transportation system, but also allow operations to be better monitored, tracking maintenance needs and identifying the key sources of problems that need to be resolved.
Indeed, quality data can help identify areas where efficiency can be improved. identificare le aree in cui l'efficienza può essere migliorata.
As intelligent transportation makes better use of available resources, it can ultimately reduce costs through preventative maintenance and reduced energy consumption.
They are currently used for national and international freight transport, especially when it comes to sensitive goods.
The advantages of implementing ITS in the movement of goods are, in fact, truly remarkable, not only for the control over the products shipped, but also for the advantages in speed and convenience for all those involved in the processes.
