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Open Data Policy

Open Data Policy in transport differs fundamentally from traditional B2B data-sharing (NDAs, fees, exclusivity).

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Last updated: 12 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://www.oecd.org/sti/ieconomy/open-data.htm

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Open Data Policy in transport differs fundamentally from traditional B2B data-sharing (NDAs, fees, exclusivity). It commits authorities or operators to publish transport and logistics data publicly and freely in machine-readable formats—CSV, JSON, or APIs. A port operator might release real-time berth forecasts; a municipality its construction-site database. Third-party developers, small freight forwarders, or mobility startups build tools on this foundation, improving route planning or supply-chain visibility. The return—ecosystem innovation and network effects—often exceeds revenue foregone by free access.

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