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Technology Trends and Challenges of Blockchain-enabled Smart Contracts in Liner Shipping Industry

  • Sedat Baştuğ
  • , Fevzi Bitiktaş
  • , Kazim Yeni
  • , Enes Eminoglu
  • , Kee Hung Lai

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Chapter in an edited book (as author) › Academic research › peer-review

Abstract

This study explores technology trends and challenges in the liner shipping industry through the lens of blockchain technology, addressing gaps in the literature with a comprehensive analysis. By examining blockchain applications in shipping and port contexts, the research fills a significant void, covering trend identification, legal considerations, and implementation challenges. This study extends to examining links between current blockchain projects, revealing trends and challenges in technology applications. The conclusion synthesizes implications and future trajectories of this transformative technology within the broader context of Industry 4.0, positioning this research at the forefront of advancements in maritime technology and supply chain management (SCM).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImpact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Sustainability
Subtitle of host publicationCurrent Status and Future Pathways
PublisherEmerald Publishing
Pages67-78
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781837977772
ISBN (Print)9781837977789
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Dec 2024

Keywords

  • blockchain
  • digitization
  • Industry 4.0
  • Shipping
  • smart contracts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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