Blockchain
In May 2017, Deloitte tweeted that 10% of global GDP would be built on top of blockchain applications. This huge and ambitious claim was made because of the transformative nature of the technology and the effect it will have on society. For logistics and transportation, it will have a bigger impact promising to shake up the $8T industry.
What is blockchain?
To put it simply, a blockchain is like a database, it’s a way of storing records of value and transactions. However, calling blockchain a new type of database is like saying email is a new way of sending people letters. While the blockchain is a database, that definition doesn’t explain the true genius behind how the blockchain stores records of value and transactions.
We continue our coverage of the technology and the impact on the freight markets and society as a whole.
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Is blockchain finally ready for prime time?
Blockchain is a popular subject of discussion and dissection, but is it really the savior of all things logistics?
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Commentary: Taming the tsunami of post-holiday ecommerce returns
Brian Aoaeh writes about the "other" side of ecommerce - the returns of unwanted merchandise and how retailers are handling the issue.
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FreightTech trends that will be more important in 2020
FreightTech will be even more important and pervasive in 2020. Learn about some of the expanding trends in FreightTech.
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Axler’s armageddon? Not! XPO shares flourish a year after thrashing
One year after a sharply negative report sent shares plunging, XPO stock has more than recovered
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SUKU, DreamView Studios partnership brings transparency to virtual world across industries
On Dec 10, industry agnostic supply chain ecosystem SUKU announced a partnership with DreamView Studios. The platform, enabled by blockchain, and media ecosystem produces photo-real…
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Commentary: Food supply chains providing greater transparency
Consumers want more information about their food - where does it come from, was it ethically sourced, was it shipped in a safe and sanitary…
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US citizen charged with assisting North Korea on blockchain
A U.S. man living in Singapore illegally presented technical information at the Pyongyang Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference in April on how North Korea can use…
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The black Angus bull trade and the need for tracking its supply chain
The trade of Black Angus bulls is a global supply chain that needs a verification system, which can keep counterfeit beef from reaching the consumers’…
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Loadsure joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
London-based Loadsure has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance. Learn more about Loadsure, as well as about the largest commercial blockchain alliance in the world.
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Today’s Pickup: FEMA report suggests blockchain for disaster, insurance claims
Federal Emergency Management Agency’s advisory board recommends a pilot of the blockchain-based registry to ultimately improve claim processes and disaster responses.
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