More connectivity means fully optimized operations and manufacturing, decreased downtime and accidents, and - what everyone is waiting for - driverless vehicles and ships.
The transportation industry is ripe for advancement. With the addition of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, the industry might not be recognizable in 10 or 20 years.
https://venturebeat.com/2018/04/20/why-the-transportation-sector-needs-data-scientists/
