The transition of logistics processes towards Logistics 4.0 (or Smart Logistics)–the specific
application of Industry 4.0 in the logistics systems–contributes to the increasing need to …

Increasing freight volumes and challenging environments in seaports and container
terminals worldwide require streamlined and reliable operations. Digital twins are seen as …

In this era, the ultimate vision is to transform current technologies into intelligent global
environments to facilitate everyday transactions. The emerging Industry 4.0 has introduced …

In recent years, the adoption of innovative technologies in maritime transport and logistics
systems has become a key aspect towards their development and growth, especially due to …

To enable emerging applications of fifth generation (5G) systems for vertical scenarios like
mobile broadband and Internet of things (IoT) for vehicles and maritime sectors, a new trend …

By delivering end-to-end latencies down to 5ms, data rates of up to 20Gbps, and ultra-high
reliability of 99.999%, 5G is extending the capabilities of numerous industry verticals …

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies have revolutionized industrial processes,
enabling smart automation, real-time data analytics, and improved operational efficiency …

The ongoing quest for the tight integration of network operation and the network service
provisioning initiated with the introduction of 5G often clashes with the capacity of current …

The fifth generation (5G) mobile networks are a game changer for the 4th industrial
revolution (Industry 4.0). The difficulty of developing vertical applications for mobile networks …

Due to good maneuverability, UAVs and vehicles are often used for environment perception
in smart cities. In order to improve the efficiency of sensor data sharing in UAV‐assisted …