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Year 2022
Title Blockchain-Based Traceability for Shipping Containers in Unimodal and Multimodal Logistics
Authors Feruz Kiflay Elmay; Khaled Salah; Ibrar Yaqoob; Raja Jayaraman; Ammar Battah; Yassine Maleh
Link https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9997538
Research Goal

To address the challenges of transparency, traceability, reliability, auditability, security, and trust in the global shipping and logistics industry, this research aims to develop a blockchain-based solution integrated with the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS). The goal is to provide a decentralized, secure, and cost-efficient system that enables stakeholders to trace and track container shipments across unimodal and multimodal logistics, reducing processing delays and costs while enhancing trust and ownership evidence. The solution includes smart contract development, implementation, and validation, with a focus on comparative analysis, security, and cost efficiency.

Solution

The proposed solution leverages blockchain technology to enhance transparency, security, and trust in shipping logistics. It enables real-time tracking of container shipments in both unimodal and multimodal logistics, ensuring end-to-end traceability and seamless communication among stakeholders. By integrating the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for decentralized storage, the system overcomes storage limitations while safeguarding documents against forgery and data inconsistency. Smart contracts automate processes such as document verification, customs clearance, and container hand-offs, reducing delays and costs. This approach addresses critical shortcomings in traditional logistics, offering a secure, cost-efficient, and scalable system applicable to global supply chain operations.