Welcome to episode 219 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is Notger Heinz, Principal Engineer Data Science at sennder in Berlin. Founded in 2015, sennder are Europe’s number one digital freight-forwarder platform for Full Truck Loads. With its in-house-developed platform, sennder provides a new level of automation, transparency and efficiency to the European €300 billion road freight market, which until now has been dependent on paper, phone and fax and characterized by multi-layer subcontracting.

sennder’s digital connection to over 10,000 vehicles in all segments allows for almost unlimited capacities, no matter what time of the day. They digitalize the truckload-shipping ecosystem by providing mobile apps to drivers, fleet management tools to carrier managers and logistics management solutions to shippers. By integrating directly with the shippers’ Transport Management and Freight Management Systems via APIs and by cutting the multiple middlemen, sennder increases efficiency and reduces cost for all stakeholders.

In the episode, Notger will tell you about:

His passion for technology and his journey to date

sennder’s work within digital freight forwarding

The problems they are solving within the digital freight industry

Challenges they need to overcome to achieve success

Is Deep Learning the future of AI?

To find out more about Notger and the interesting work they do at sennder, check out the website www.sennder.com or follow them on Twitter @sennderofficial.  You can also connect with Notger on Linkedin.

What did you think of Notger’s podcast? Where do you see the future of AI and Data Science heading in the industry in the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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