TradeLens Agreement Pending Decision by FMC

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is making a decision on the official approval of the TradeLens platform, as stipulated by an agreement made between IBM and Maersk and the participating parties i.e. cargo transport companies. Starting on January 11th, 2020, the Agreement is passed into the public domain and comments are accepted until the 23rd of…

February 6, 20200Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

Blockchain Set to Revolutionize Marine Transport Industry

With crypto prices spiraling downward, it is easy to assume that the blockchain space is struggling. However, market caps notwithstanding, development and adoption is stronger than ever. Perhaps no sector is embracing blockchain faster than logistics and commercial shipping, specifically maritime transport. It is now commonly accepted that this segment of the global economy will…

November 22, 20180Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Technology

IBM and Maersk are Turning the Shipping Industry on Top of its Head With Their Latest Revelation

On July 9th, business giants IBM and A.P. Moller – Maersk released a press release through www.prnewswire.com informing the world about TradeLens, a platform that is designed to become the worlds' most powerful shipping ecosystem. Coming from somebody else, this might be a surprise, but both IBM and Maersk are giant players in international business. This endeavor…

August 12, 20180Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

Beyond Cryptocurrency: Blockchain Use Growing Rapidly Outside of Finance Industry

The substantial increase in crypto use over the past few months has confirmed the long-held notion that a revolution in finance is underway. Bitcoin, and many altcoins, have surged in fiat value. Even more telling is the growing interest by financial institutions, investment firms, and central banks. However, the actions underway in the financial sector…

September 12, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith