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Today, the future of transport is far greater than getting people and goods from point A to point B. 

The transportation industry is constantly on the lookout for ways to improve the quality of its services. From road to rail, ISO standards are providing the engine to cleaner, safer and faster technologies. What are the latest innovations? 

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November/December 2020

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This issue uncovers current trends in the transportation industry and outlines upcoming winning strategies that will lead the entire transport sphere in 2021. Discover the latest solutions here.

Mission possible for unmanned aircraft systems

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, air drones or unmanned aircraft systems have played vital roles, from delivering aid to monitoring social distancing. However, …

 

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Transportation is vital, and a driver for economic development and growth.

H.E. Abdullah Al Maeeni, Director General, Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology
Abdullah Al Maeeni

Cybersecurity in the driver’s seat

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As the world gets more connected, so do our cars. But greater connectivity equates to more data that could get into the wrong hands. Cybersecurity in automotive engineering is an industry with the wind in its sails, but the battle is not yet won.

Flying into an uncertain future

Aviation industry expert Séverin Drogoul looks at the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how the sector can avail of opportunities for a sustainable recovery.

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How to build a robust railway

As the world’s number one overland transport system, trains are routinely expected to deliver safety, efficiency and comfort for passengers and goods. Supporting the sector, ISO standards for railways will help to make rail travel the preferred choice for the future.

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Driving the world forward

With fast and convenient charging still a headache for the fully electric car, a hybrid actually makes a lot of sense. ISO is on the road to provide the standards to support it.

Sea port entrance framed to the right by the base of a modern-looking control tower.
Shaping shipping

As technology advances and industry dynamics evolve, more and more maritime businesses are focusing their time, energy and resources on digitalization. Technological advances are expected to make shipping – and the whole supply chain – much more efficient for the more than 11 billion tonnes of goods that are traded annually by sea across the globe. This move will have numerous benefits for trading, safety, security and the environment, with ISO standards playing a key role in this process.

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