A “case study event” in Hong Kong this month will look at blockchain’s potential to solve problems in the global freight shipping industry. The November 24 event, titled “Chain of Shipping,” will take place as part of Hong Kong Maritime Industry Week.
The shipping industry still relies heavily on paper documentation. As a result, it suffers from quality control issues, document fraud and expensive dispute arbitration. Even as various segments of the industry become digitized and accessible online, it faces the new threat of cyber-attacks.
Full story here: https://news.bitcoin.com/blockchain-sav ... -billions/