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Rotterdam Tests Blockchain-Based Digital Shipping Documents

A consortium of shipping companies, terminal operators and financial institutions has successfully piloted a blockchain-enabled digital bill of lading system aimed at reducing paperwork and speeding cargo clearance.
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