Three Shipping Giants Join to Create Blockchain Platforms for International Supply Chains
Three competing shipping giants have joined a tech venture to develop blockchain platforms for international supply chains. They joined forces to remain relevant in the logistics industry, where players like Amazon have become leaders in cloud computing and international logistics for their own use, only to turn around and resell those services to the industry. Read more about this trend at JOC.
Digital Freight Management Systems
Digital freight management systems may push traditional freight forwarders out of business. However forwarders offering 3PL services, provide added value because the complexity of certain supply chain services are not conducive to digitization. Cargo owners benefit from digital platforms by cutting out middlemen for point to point transport but still need logistics specialists to handle pre and post-shipment services.
To learn more about digital platforms and related block chain developments, click on below links:
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/forwarders-on-notice-as-new-tools-put-freight-in-hands-of-shippers