Technology Trends and Challenges of Blockchain-enabled Smart Contracts in Liner Shipping Industry
Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Sustainability
ISBN: 978-1-83797-778-9, eISBN: 978-1-83797-777-2
Publication date: 2 December 2024
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).
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Citation
Baştuğ, S., Bİtİktaş, F., Yenİ, K., Emİnoglu, E. and Lai, K.-H. (2024), "Technology Trends and Challenges of Blockchain-enabled Smart Contracts in Liner Shipping Industry", Mathiyazhagan, K., Kishore, A., Behdani, B. and Thanki, H. (Ed.) Impact of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Sustainability, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 67-78. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-777-220241005
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2025 Sedat Baştuğ, Fevzi Bİtİktaş, Kazim Yenİ, Enes Emİnoglu and Kee-Hung Lai. Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited