DP World has completed the early stages of integration with TradeLens a blockchain-based digital container logistics platform, jointly developed by A.P. Moller - Maersk and IBM.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has developed a Blockchain Deployment Toolkit, which includes a set of high-level guidelines documenting tested best practices to address the issues that arise in blockchain implementation projects.

CargoX, the provider of the CargoX blockchain document transfer (BDT) platform, has been granted approval by the International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) to use the neutral, public blockchain Ethereum network for its platform. 

Blockchain and DNA-based fuels tracking solution, BunkerTrace, has announced its commercial launch shortly after a successful trial in the Netherlands, which was conducted in partnership with Cooperative Bebeka.

The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and blockchain firm Perlin have confirmed they are working on a blockchain-based ship registration and renewal system.

Danish shipping giant Maersk has launched its second cohort of start-ups under its OceanPro programme that aims to boost innovation and help strengthen its digital agenda.

Maritime Blockchain Labs (MBL), founded by blockchain technology and governance experts BLOC and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), has announced the establishment of a consortium to explore the use of blockchain in tackling the significant risks and challenges associated with the declaration and handling of dangerous goods.

Blockchain-enabled TradeLens, a digital shipping platform jointly developed by A.P. Moller - Maersk and IBM, has welcomed CMA CGM and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).

Singapore has announced that it will launch a pilot blockchain to reduce waiting times for container ships and the risk of fraud, reports Port Technology.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has used an electronic Bill of Lading (e-BL) built on the IBM Blockchain Platform in a real-time pilot tracking shipment.