APL LOGISTICS, now of Scottsdale, Arizona, has become the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), promising to transform the supply chain.
Companies which were previously only competitors, will now have the opportunity to use blockchain technology to communicate and share information without risk, said the APL Logistics statement.
BiTA, a neutral organisation, provides the platform where all these discussions and inter-companies' cooperation can occur, it said.
'APL Logistics recognises the importance and future value of blockchain. As a participant in this alliance, we seek to bring value by leveraging our 170 years of shipping and logistics experience.' said APL Logistics chief information officer May Chew.
Said BiTA Asia chief Soeren Duvier: 'It is gratifying to see APL Logistics recognising the value that BiTA brings to the global transport industry. We see solid potential in growing our government and industry coverage following APL Logistics addition to our list of memberships.'
Companies which were previously only competitors, will now have the opportunity to use blockchain technology to communicate and share information without risk, said the APL Logistics statement.
BiTA, a neutral organisation, provides the platform where all these discussions and inter-companies' cooperation can occur, it said.
'APL Logistics recognises the importance and future value of blockchain. As a participant in this alliance, we seek to bring value by leveraging our 170 years of shipping and logistics experience.' said APL Logistics chief information officer May Chew.
Said BiTA Asia chief Soeren Duvier: 'It is gratifying to see APL Logistics recognising the value that BiTA brings to the global transport industry. We see solid potential in growing our government and industry coverage following APL Logistics addition to our list of memberships.'