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In today's article, we would like to draw your attention to solutions offered by several Czech startups. "Why Czech?" - you might ask. You may not know it yet, but the headquarters of our - as it well happens - startup is located in the capital of the Czech Republic - Prague. As we have already mentioned more than once that we are the first to automate all kinds of processes, we will focus on solutions that are strictly applications. These programs - as you will see for yourself - computerize activities that you may still perform manually. We encourage you to read the article, and maybe the following solutions will save you time and sometimes even money.

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic back in 2020, there has been a huge rise in shipping costs. This rising cost of shipping affects everyone around the world and makes it harder to get products. These rising shipping costs can be seen affecting many around the world in more ways than one, often in ways people are not even aware of. In today’s blog, these issues are going to be discussed and what it means for the world. Enjoy reading!

Do you prefer listening? Then try the Import Export Podcast with our teammate Lukáš Polame and co-founder of IncoDocs Ben Thompson where they discuss the rising shipping rates and what factors have contributed to this phenomenon.

On February 16, 2022, Felicity Ace, a cargo ship carrying 4,000 luxury cars, sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The Felicity Ace was en route to the United States from Germany, carrying approximately 4,000 primarily Volkswagen group vehicles when it caught fire. The Felicity Ace was being towed back to shore after it got caught in heavy seas about 250 miles off the coast of the Portuguese Islands. Soon, the ship started to take on water and began to sink in water 2 miles deep. Fortunately, no one was killed in this tragedy as all 22 crew members on board were rescued. As for the approximate 4,000 luxury vehicles onboard, they were all lost to the sea.

The widespread presence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the near future is already inevitable. Even the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to the development of AI. Probably quite a few of us are wondering if maybe it's high time to get some new skills that a robot can't replace.

Fun fact: At www.willrobotstakemyjob.com you can check the approximate % chance of automation of your chosen profession, i.e. the probability of being taken over by robots. For example, for Customer Service employees it is 87%. The United States leaves the competition far behind because it is home to the largest number of AI-related startups.