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title: Physical Internet
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/haul/physical-internet"
hub: haul
summary: Open, modular logistics network analogous to digital Internet; research.
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# Physical Internet

Open, modular logistics network analogous to digital Internet; research.
- Technology Readiness Level: 3/9
- Impact: 5/5
- Investment: 4/5
Physical Internet proposes an open, modular logistics network with standardized containers, protocols, and routing—analogous to the digital Internet. Research; applications: more efficient freight, reduced waste. Significant coordination and adoption challenges.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/haul/physical-internet)