Type: Global shipping and freight

In May 2023, the European Union (EU) completed PLANET, a project under the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. Its goal was to tackle the challenges of evaluating the effects of emerging global trade routes on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and ensuring the seamless integration of Europe into the Global Network. This was […]

Otonomi, a blockchain insurance company from Brooklyn, offers shippers a solution to mitigate financial risks associated with cargo delays. By utilizing their AI-assisted algorithm built on blockchain technology, the company promptly provides delay quotes to cargo owners who are time-sensitive. They have modernised the claim process by implementing a proprietary parametric mechanism that ensures transparency […]

TradeWaltzTM is a platform designed by TradeWaltz in partnership with NTT Data to revolutionize the global trade industry by digitizing its core functions and interactions. Utilizing Hyperledger blockchain technology, the platform enhances operational efficiency across commerce, logistics, and finance sectors. It aims to replace outdated, analog communication methods with digital solutions, thereby significantly reducing time […]

GSBN is a platform developed by the Global Shipping Business Network in collaboration with Oracle, Microsoft, AntChain, and Alibaba Cloud. Its mission is to modernize the global trade and shipping industry by digitizing key processes and transactions. Utilizing Hyperledger Fabric as its foundational technology, GSBN aims to enhance operational efficiency across shipping, trade finance, and […]

Shipping is an extremely complex business for shippers, ocean carriers, terminal operators, and other parties involved with shipping ocean freight better visibility and real-time access to information is critical to success. To be able to better plan, gain efficiencies that can reduce the costs, and reduce the risk of disruptions, they need deeper insight into […]