Blockchain Technology in Maritime Logistics: An Application in the Tactical Berth Allocation Problem
摘要
Blockchain technology is evolving steadily and rapidly in this modern day, finding application in multiple sectors. While its primary application is in the financial sector, there is also a growing interest in supply chain management. Although research efforts recognize the need for further study into the correlation between these two sectors, the present research presents an important step towards understanding and exploiting this relationship. This paper analyzes the application of Blockchain in the supply chain, by first identifying the basic definitions and functions of the two concepts. Then, it examines their dynamics by analyzing the advantages and challenges accompanying Blockchain integration into supply chain processes. Through the presentation of practical examples and the evaluation of their impacts, the study highlights the importance of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing transparency. The conclusion of the work highlights the prospects and challenges arising from integrating Blockchain into the supply chain (by solving the Tactical Berth Allocation problem in Maritime Logistics), while emphasizing the importance of further research and development in this area. As a result, the work provides a significant foundation for understanding how Blockchain technology can influence and transform the supply chain sector.