Editor’s note: I began corresponding with Andre Wheeler, an executive and author who covers developments related to China’s trade ambitions and strategies, last year and enjoy his insights. This article on NextGen ports originally appeared on Splash24/7.com.... Bob Trebilcock, editorial director, Supply Chain Management Review
There has been much commentary around the development of smart port technology and the new era of the digital supply chain. Enabling port activities via progress in digitisation has progressed the development of automation, greater supply chain visibility and efficiency through the digitalisation of manual work systems. There are several great initiatives in pursuing this dream, particularly through the development of blockchain and other port automation platforms currently being introduced in the likes of Singapore and Rotterdam…. Click here to read the rest of the article,
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