Seamless seas leveraging blockchain
Rim Abdallah, Jérôme Besancenot, Cyrille Bertelle, Claude Duvallet, Frédéric Gilletta · 2025
The seas of global trade are turbulent and face opportunities to enhance efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. To calm these rough waters, we propose harnessing blockchain technology. Integrating this novel innovation into existing maritime systems promises to revolutionize the industry. This paper presents a pioneering proof-of-concept for leveraging blockchain&s;s advantages in maritime operations. We outline a methodology for strategic adoption that interlinks legacy systems via API to a modular blockchain backbone. This incremental approach aims to augment, not replace, current workflows-unlocking blockchain&s;s benefits without disruption. Aligning with digitization efforts like national Single Windows, our solution offers enhanced security, traceability, and collaboration. We advocate gradual adoption starting from ports to generate momentum that can permeate maritime networks. While work remains in advancing the platform, the course is set for groundbreaking innovation. We bridge theory with real-world integration, taking the first intrepid steps on the journey towards blockchain-powered seas. A tidal wave of change is coming.