Shanghai Scientific Center will introduce blockchain to track hazardous chemical goods – Bits Media

Consorsorcision Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) and Shanghai Research Institute for Chemical Industry Testing (Seas) introduce a blockchain to track hazardous chemical cargoes.

The project will also participate in Cosco and Orient Overseas. Container Line (OOCL). The decision to use blockchain was made after several accidents, related to transportation of dangerous goods. This recent technology will increase the safety of chemical transportation, Including lithium batteries, The leadership of SICIT said.

Sicit is authorized to issue certificates for safe transportation of chemicals. Usually consignors, Having received a certificate, provide it to carriers in the form of a printed copy or scanned copy. However, transport companies, participating in the logistics chain, It is difficult to identify incorrect marking or check these documents for authenticity.

According to SICIT, Blockchain -based GSBN platform optimizes this process, Providing a guarantee, that the information in the certificates is accurate and reliable. For this, the company has developed evidence of the concept (Proof-of-Concept) together with the manufacturer of household appliances Midea. Thanks GSBN, Cosco and OOCL will be able to check certificates, Received Midea.

“Digital transformation occurs in the navigation industry. Therefore, it is important to be able to transparently exchange information, fully controling this process. Blockchain, In combination with the Internet of things (IoT), Significantly reduce the risks of the transportation of dangerous goods ", - said the representative of GSBN Bertrand Chen (Bertrand Chen).

Recall, that companies, GSBN consortium formed, launched a platform based on a controlled blockchain back in 2021 year, so that even competing market participants can cooperate thanks to her.