From bikes to blockchain: Shipping industry goes digital in lockdown

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The coronavirus lockdown has accelerated a digitalisation drive in a global shipping and logistics sector that still routinely delivers many ...

COPENHAGEN: The coronavirus lockdown has accelerated a digitalisation drive in a global shipping and logistics sector that still routinely delivers many documents by bike messenger in some countries, according to industry leaders.

The Dubai-based company, one of the world's biggest port operators, plans to connect its entire business, including its 82 container terminals, using the blockchain technology. "The current circumstances have shown that digitalisation of the logistic supply chain is picking up pace," Vincent Clerc, Maersk's chief commercial officer, said in an interview.However, despite more than 200 ports, shipping lines, freight forwarders, port authorities and customs authorities having signed up, the platform has yet to reach a"critical mass" to make a significant impact, Clerc said.

 

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