# Autonomous Shipping Catering to new infrastructure needs, the shipment of goods goes driverless. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Jul 28, 2014 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-shipping-catering-to-new-infrastructure-needs-the-shipment-of-go ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Autonomous Shipping trend? **Autonomous Shipping:** As car brands on a global level focus on autonomous driving, the technology is being adopted in the shipping industry as a means to efficiently deliver goods. This shift towards autonomy in multiple markets sees the acceptance of robotic technology as an effective way to solve modern problems. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 9 to Aug 31, 2014 - Published: Jul 28, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Autonomous Shipping trend ### Autonomous Delivery Delivery and shipment sectors have begun adopting autonomous technology to solve modern challenges. ### Unmanned Drones Transportation and shipping companies have developed unmanned drone technology to deliver items and meet growing customer demands. ### Intelligent Transport Systems The advent of autonomous transport vehicles has created a need for intelligent transport systems and communication networks to facilitate safe movement of goods. ## What the Autonomous Shipping trend means for industry ### For Autonomous Vehicles As autonomous vehicle technology is adopted in multiple markets, it creates opportunities for companies to explore other industries, such as delivery and shipment. ### For Logistics Unmanned drones and vehicles are revolutionizing the logistics industry by increasing efficiency and reducing costs in the transport of goods. ### For Technology The shift towards autonomy in various industries opens up opportunities for companies to focus on developing intelligent systems and related technology. ## Trend signals for Autonomous Shipping Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 46%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 46% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Autonomous Shipping trend 5 featured examples from Jan 9 to Aug 31, 2014. - [Autonomous Transforming Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelenk): GELENK Transporter Increases the Efficiency and Economy of Shipping (Category: Autos) Implication: The shipping and logistics industry can benefit from the implementation of autonomous transforming trucks and individual and autonomous shipping containers to optimize transportat… - [Self-Driving Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-truck-2025): Daimler's Future Truck 2025 Project is Testing Autonomous Trucks (Category: Autos) Implication: The implementation of autonomous trucks can disrupt the logistics industry by increasing efficiency and potentially reducing costs in the transportation of goods. - [Autonomous Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-wing): Google's Project Wing is Developing Drones that Deliver Packages (Category: Tech) Implication: As the development of autonomous delivery drones progresses, there is an opportunity for transportation companies to integrate drone technology into their existing systems for fas… - [Unmanned Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-unmanned-air-system): The Compact 'Cargo Unmanned Air System' Can Carry Surprisingly Heavy Loads (Category: Tech) Implication: Utilizing unmanned cargo drones to streamline shipping and deliveries, reducing costs and increasing efficiency. - [Autonomous Pack Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budgee): Budgee Can Carry Up to 50 Pounds and Makes Shopping Infinitely Easier (Category: Tech) Implication: The autonomous capabilities of robots like Budgee have the potential to disrupt the logistics industry by streamlining operations and reducing costs. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)