Análise dos potenciais benefícios e desafios associados à utilização da blockchain no gerenciamento de processos logísticos marítimos

Abstract

With the advancement of new technologies, and highlighting blockchain among them, there is a great potential for restructuring in supply chain management. Segments such as the international logistics chain still use a large amount of physical documents and generate a huge amount of information from different links in the chain. Important documents involved in international logistics processes are subject to fraud and loss. The present work seeks to explore, what are the benefits, through blockchain technology, for a safer and more efficient management of the logistics processes used by sea.For that, the work followed a qualitative approach operationalized through in-depth interviews with professionals in the field of International Trade. The results indicate that the potential for the application of blockchain technology in logistics is significant. The logistics industry needs to leverage new technologies and adopt ways to rethink old processes in the digital age. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]