Logistics News

The World Economic Forum announced a broad blockchain project: “Redesigning Trust: Blockchain for Supply Chains.”

Blockchain will feature within logistics plans, alongside other technologies such as Internet of Things.

Logistics giant UPS and e-commerce tech firm Inxeption have launched a blockchain platform aimed to improve merchant supply chains.

The progression follows a Memorandum of Understanding between government and industry players in January.

France’s largest port, Marseille Fos Port, has joined a blockchain pilot for freight transport on the Mediterranean-Rhône-Saône axis.

The Russian Ministry of Transport is reportedly going to trial IBM and Maersk’s blockchain shipping solution in Russia's second largest port.

India’s largest e-commerce firm mjunction has partnered with blockchain shipping firm Shipnext.

A blockchain-enabled waste permit portal will be launched in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

A Russian cargo shipping firm deploys blockchain in more than ten ports across the country to increase overall capacity.

An undisclosed investment from UPS reveals a commitment to blockchain profitability after cautionary statements from the logistics giant.

Israel’s largest cargo shipping company Zim has opened its blockchain platform to all clients in select trades, following a successful pilot.

Neither UPS nor United Airlines appear to be envisaging a blockchain breakout next year, the Wall Street Journal writes.

U.S. gov’t officials say they see “a lot of potential” in blockchain technology for disrupting centralized processes.

Two South Korean government ministries have launched a blockchain pilot for port logistics innovation and the country’s container shipping industry.

French retail giant Auchan has expanded its blockchain products’ traceability solution after successful a 18-month pilot in Vietnam.