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Digital initiatives are popping up all over the shipping industry, but Maersk still considers itself a pioneer via its partnership with IBM concerning the creation of a transportation platform, says Maersk's Chief Digital Officer, Ibrahim Gokcen.
Blockchain-based company 300cubits will launch its own cryptocurrency, 'teu tokens', for container carriers in order to encourage them to use the firm's new system, the founder tells Alphaliner.
Maersk's joint technology venture with IBM will only become a success if a rich ecosystem of participants use it, says Michael White, CEO of the new entity, to Danish media Børsen.
Despite massive exposure, it is far from certain that Maersk and IBM will win the digitalization race in the shipping sector, says Shipping Professor Roar Os Ådland. Blockchain is at best at a beta stage, he tells ShippingWatch.
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