First blockchain container shipped to Rotterdam

(disclaimer) As of 2021, DELIVER has entered a new phase and changed their name to Naviporta. Naviporta is built upon the heritage of DELIVER.

The first paperless, instantly financed and fully door-to-door tracked container made its way from Korea to the warehouse of Samsung SDS in Tilburg via Port of Rotterdam on Blockchain-based platform Naviporta (Formerly DELIVER).

ABN AMRO, Port of Rotterdam and Samsung SDS demonstrated that blockchain technology enables interoperability, and that integrated container tracking and tracing, required cargo documentation processing and financing can all be done in a trusted, secure and paperless way.

New technologies such as blockchain have the potential to take over supply chain management entirely and disrupt traditional ways of working. As demonstrated in a Proof of Concept (PoC), a comprehensive supply chain management system with paperless integration of physical, administrative and financial flows is now truly feasible. The Naviporta concept fuels process automation and provides value for all actors in the supply chain.

The Naviporta Concept

The Proof of Concept has shown that Naviporta can support cross-supply chain end-to-end visibility for multi-modal cargo transport via ocean carrier, truck and inland barge shipping, as well as streamline access to finance.

The interoperability between physical and blockchain platforms enables an international trade ecosystem that allows safe sharing of commercial, sensitive and confidential information, and transfer of ownership between supply chain participants.

According to Robert van der Waal, Deputy President of Samsung SDS EU/CIS, DELIVER (now Naviporta) has clearly demonstrated its significant potential. “The first shipments to use the platform gave us a good insight into the possibilities of large-scale implementation. As cargo recipient, we benefitted from real time information and advance availability of digitized cargo documentation. We can re-design our processes more efficiently, enabling us to act based on real-time events and trusted data. Ultimately, this will strengthen our service proposition to customers.”

As logistics service provider, Barge Terminal Tilburg organised and executed the haulage of the sea container from the Port of Rotterdam to the warehouse in Tilburg. Terminal Manager Iwan Maessen stated: “The platform enables our company to use a uniform communications strategy to receive and share accurate information among supply chain members and use this to make better demand forecast decisions and identify the most suitable transportation mode for delivery.’’

Next steps:

With the Proof-of-Concept phase behind us, Naviporta will roll out the platform globally. The goal of this new phase is to conduct pilot projects with multiple shippers from various industries operating in different trade lanes.

The ultimate objective is to reach an open, independent and global cargo shipping platform. This will enhance supply chain transparency and efficiency, potentially unlocking millions of euros in cost savings in the long term.

About Naviporta

Naviporta is a leading supply chain management pioneer, powered by blockchain. More than a technology, Naviporta is a community of shippers, logistics service providers, authorities and banks integrated within and operating on Naviporta to improve the pace, ease and flexibility of global business operations. Each company connects just once and is automatically connected to many. That’s the power of the network. It’s a breakthrough approach: a global “on tap” utility-like system for powering trade flow networks. It’s here now; it’s proven; it’s transforming how companies operate.

About the Port of Rotterdam Authority

Naviporta is accelerated by the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The Port of Rotterdam Authority aims to enhance its competitive position as logistics hub and world-class industrial complex. Not only in terms of size, but also in terms of quality. The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s core tasks are to develop, manage and run the port in a sustainable way and to maintain a speedy and safe service for shipping. More information: www.portofrotterdam.com