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T-Miningsmarter transport through blockchains
IntroWhy BC?ContextSpec Use CaseUse case of BC in transport
& logistics28 Nov 16 Blockchain Vlaanderen, Brussels
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MindsAhead/T-Mining startup Started begin 2016, registered Aug
2016 Our belief: BC enabler for sector of transport &
logistics?Data sharing with reduced the role of the middlemanAllow
transfer of assetsBeach head solution improves secure release or
handover of containersCurrently finishing prestudy on behalf of MSC
BelgiumPrototype development finished going into PoC
Introduction
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IntroWhy BC?Context
Spec Use Case
Context
Context
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Multiple stakeholders involved in import containers
1. Carriers2. Deep sea terminals
3. Barges
4. Inland terminal
5. Truck company6. End customer
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Very Labor intensiveError proneAlways delayNever real time
Restricted amount of data
Limited room for optimizationduring planning and execution
phase
Every party tries to create itsview on planning & status
oftransport order / its truth and stores this in a single
enterprise data silo
Current way of sharing info in transport/maritime sector
Source:Enricco Camerinelli, Blockchain in supply chain, CSCMP
hot topicsFactoryInsurance companyBankLogistics
providerCarrierBankPort of arrivalCustomsBarge OperatorPort of
departureBuyerLocal TruckRail OperatorBankWarehouse
EDIFACT
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IntroWhy BC?ContextSpec Use CaseWhy apply BlockChain in this
sector?
Why BC?
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Different options: BC per region, per subsector,
Community Blockchain for transport/logistic sector
BC for sharing data& transfer of assets /
titlesFactoryInsurance companyBankLogistics
providerBankCustomsBarge OperatorBuyerWarehouse
BlockchainLocal TruckCarrierPort of arrivalPort of departureRail
OperatorBank
Linking legacy enterprise systemsSupporting new apps /
portals
#BC is underlying technology of bitcoinWat is uniek aan bitcoins
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BC or distributed ledger provides a single truth Centralized
solutions were never accepted due to the role of the
middlemanFinally fast and reliable data sharingBy linking
Enterprise system to a shared platform providesOperations
harmonizationJoint processes using smart contracts & similar
open source technology at all endpointsCommunity business process
automation instead of enterprise BPM that is limited due to single
enterprise data silosEnables transfer of assets / rights
Benefits of BC in this sector
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Use case: BC based transfer of pickup rights
IntroWhy BC?ContextSpec Use Case
Spec Use Case
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Current way of sharing rights to pickup containersIs based on
pincodes
Involved parties
CarrierForwarderTerminalBarge operatorRail operatorTruck
companiesSubcontractors Driver / Skipper
ProblemEnsure that container arriving at port is handed over to
the right party: truck-barge-rail
Current solutionRelies on Pincodes to ensure that right party is
picking up the container
established by Haven convenant
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Current way of distributing rights in transport/maritime
sector
FactoryInsurance companyBankLogistics providerCarrierBankPort of
arrivalCustomsBarge OperatorPort of departureBuyerLocal TruckRail
OperatorBankWarehouse
EDIFACTDistribution of pin code = right to pickup container in
deep-sea terminalChallengePincodes are copied / transferred via
different formats via an undetermined number of parties up to truck
driver/skipper/..Serious security risk pincode could not prevent
thefts with image damage on harbor and carrier !!!No support for
multi leg and multi container transport1234123412341234
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What is unique/new to bitcoins?
Bitcoins can be managed in a secure way without middleman
Bitcoins are transferred not copied by resolving the double
spending problem
Why reuse the technology behind bitcoin?
Sharing container release or pickup rights via BlockChain
Rights are shared from Carrier / ForwarderTo Transport company
[truck, train, barge] other Transport or subcontractorsUp to Truck
driver / barge skipper [on smartphone] in a secure way without
middleman
Rights are not copied, as pincodes, but transferred
Other benefits of BCFraud proof through immutability and
irrevocabilityTransparency without sacrificing privacySuperior
availability Additional important benefit: communication chain is
created between app on smartphone of truck driver and all other
stakeholders allowing data updates.Secure title transfer of assets
/ rightsBetter data sharing in a complex ecosystem
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Prototype: Smart Contracts & Apps for container release
Portal connected to Blockchain platform
Target: no central database
All permission & rulesare hardcoded in smart contracts
Transfer of rights is done exclusively in BC
Portal for carrier / terminal
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Prototype: transferring rights for pick up
Via QR or Pincode for backward compatibilityPincode has validity
of e.g. minutes instead of one monthDriver APPto pickup and deliver
container
Portal for forwarder or transport companyto appoint
subcontractor or assign driverCommunicates directly to BC nodes
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Prototype : updated info for forwarder, carrier, shipper
Portal for carrier / shipper
Portal for forwarder or transporter
Updates instant visible in multiple independent portals, APPs or
legacy systems
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BC benefitsSuperior securityEnd to end & right to pickup
container is trusted to single party [+] High availability -
transparency Immutability Accountability: In case something goes
wrong, party can be identifiedReduction of Admin & Operations
costsMore automation / Operations harmonizationNo typing at
terminal -> Less delays at terminalNo retyping , no lost
files/emails at intermediaries > less errors -> Less delays
at terminalNo enterprise IT infrastructure to story and transfer
pincodes in a secure wayOpportunity for data sharing /
updatesEntitled intermediate parties from forwarder, carrier to
truck drivers can be informed on events [without being known to all
parties] Enables new services / business models
Benefits of using BC for container release
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Conclusions
IntroWhy BC?ContextSpec Use Case
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Pincodes security can be improved by a BC based systemFar more
secure then copying pincodes as relying on blockchain title
transferLess admin and operations costs to store and distribute
keysLess delays at terminalBroader security reach also multileg /
multimodalDistributing pickup rights creates an information channel
between entitled stakeholdersBlockchain allows to share data
between many parties without a strong middleman +Operations
harmonizationCommunity business process automation Next steps:
Proof of Concept with a number of stakeholders in the Antwerp
Harbor community
Conclusions
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Further questions
Contact us:Nico [email protected]+32 3 304 96
31https://www.linkedin.com/company/t-mining
nicowauters
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