Logistics

Global Shipping Giant Cosco to Trial Alibaba’s Ant Blockchain

Ant Financial claims its enterprise blockchain can handle a billion transaction a day and save costs in global shipping.

Business  ·  8 July 2020

This Crypto Asset Doesn’t Exist Yet, But Soon You’ll Be Able to Stake It

Perlin's PERL cryptocurrency looks to make shipping easier, but could also democratize the proof-of-stake model.

Markets  ·  16 August 2019
Blockchain Technology

Etihad Airways to Pilot Winding Tree Blockchain

The partnership with enable Etihad Airways to test distributed ledger tech for its internal inventory maintenance.

Markets  ·  9 August 2019
Russia

IBM, Maersk’s Blockchain Platform TradeLens Is Shipping to Russia

A blockchain-powered platform built by IBM and Maersk and designed to facilitate international trade is to launch in Russia.

Business  ·  12 June 2019
Supply Chain

South Korean Government Trials Blockchain for Shipping Efficiency Boost

Two South Korean government ministries are exploring blockchain's potential to bring new efficiencies to port logistics.

Business  ·  18 December 2018
Supply Chain

ABN AMRO, Samsung SDS Partner for Blockchain Trade Pilot

ABN AMRO has partnered with Samsung SDS and the Port of Rotterdam for a blockchain pilot aimed to bring new efficiencies to container-based trade.

Business  ·  22 October 2018
Patents

Walmart Explores Blockchain for Connecting Automated Delivery Drones

Walmart's patent efforts have showcased how the retail giant is investigating blockchain, this time it's a project that sees a way for drones to talk.

Markets  ·  3 September 2018
Supply Chain

JD.com to Track Beef Imports Using Blockchain Platform

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com said it will roll out a blockchain system to track beef imports from a new meat supplier in Australia.

Business  ·  2 March 2018
Supply Chain

Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

The logistics arm of Chinese retail and internet giant JD.com has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.

Business  ·  2 February 2018
Research

Europe’s Largest Port Launches Blockchain Research Lab

The Dutch port of Rotterdam, the biggest shipping hub in Europe, is opening a research lab devoted to blockchain technology.

Business  ·  25 September 2017
Banking

Germany’s Commerzbank Announces Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

German banking institution Commerzbank is looking to digitize the trade finance process using blockchain.

Business  ·  5 July 2017
Supply Chain

Europe’s Second Largest Port Launches Blockchain Logistics Pilot

The second-largest port in Europe by container capacity is now running a pilot blockchain project focused on logistics automation.

Business  ·  28 June 2017
Blockchain

IBM Announces Blockchain Truck-Tracking Solution

IBM has teamed up with Colombian logistics firm AOS to develop a solution that uses blockchain and the Internet of Things to track deliveries.

Business  ·  21 June 2017
Supply Chain

South Korean Conglomerate Launches Blockchain Logistics Service

A subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate SK Group has launched a new blockchain service focused on trade logistics.

Business  ·  16 May 2017