Sustainable Shared Transport and Fujitsu have launched an innovative blockchain-based platform that seeks to improve logistics efficiency in Japan, addressing the shortage of transport capacity and the need for sustainability.
Blockchain technology has arrived in the Japanese transport sector with the recently announced partnership between Sustainable Shared Transport (SST) and Fujitsu.
Both companies have joined forces to launch a joint transportation and delivery platform based on blockchain technology that promises to revolutionize logistics in the country, offering greater efficiency, transparency and sustainability to the sector.
Optimizing the supply chain in Japan with blockchain
The platform, officially launched on February 1, works as a data integration system between carriers and logistics providers. Its core lies in the use of blockchain technology to ensure transparency and security in the exchange of information.
According to the company, blockchain enables efficient tracking of shipments, reducing the possibility of errors and delays. Thanks to its innovation, every stage of the process, from booking space on vehicles to final delivery, is immutably recorded on the blockchain, improving traceability and accountability throughout the supply chain.
The goal of integrating blockchain into this new platform is to generate greater trust between the parties involved, in order to improve collaboration and efficiency.
“Using blockchain technology and Fujitsu’s cybersecurity expertise, the platform prevents unauthorized access and employs data change logging for tamper detection and recovery, ensuring secure data exchange across industries and enterprises.”, assured Fujitsu.
The new platform focuses primarily on trunk transportation, connecting shippers and logistics providers through a standardized pallet transportation system (physically) and a standardized information exchange (digitally).
The use of standardised pallets facilitates handling and transport, reducing loading and unloading times. Digital standardisation facilitates the efficient and secure exchange of information, minimising delays and misunderstandings. This approach contributes significantly to the optimisation of the logistics industry.
A timely response to Japan's logistical challenges
SST and Fujitsu's initiative to use blockchain to create this new platform is framed within a context of significant challenges for the Japanese logistics industry.
The company said the shortage of drivers and increasing pressure to reduce the industry's carbon footprint have created an environment conducive to innovation. The Japanese government has actively promoted the implementation of logistics optimization measures, encouraging companies to adopt new and efficient technologies.
Therefore, the new blockchain-based platform emerges as a direct response to these needs, offering a technological solution that addresses several logistics challenges simultaneously. But, in addition to improving efficiency, the platform also encourages collaboration between companies, providing a high level of transparency and efficiency which reduces costs and fosters a more competitive and attractive environment for industry players.
The system also allows for better transport planning, preventing trucks from circulating partially empty, which also contributes to the environmental sustainability. Thus, by optimizing the use of resources and minimizing environmental impact, the project aligns with national sustainability goals.
The important role of Blockchain technology
As Fujitsu points out, the innovative element that sets this new platform apart is the use of blockchain technology, an innovation capable of offering a secure and immutable solution for recording data. Beyond this, blockchain technology can also ensure that information is not only verifiable and reliable, but also increases transparency and significantly reduces the risk of fraud or manipulation in the transport sector.
In summary, the launch of the new SST platform in collaboration with Fujitsu represents a significant step towards more sustainable and efficient logistics in Japan.
This project is expected to serve not only as a model, but also as a catalyst for the adoption of innovative technologies in the logistics sector, promoting a more competitive environment and a more effective supply chain management model, which will benefit both the market and consumers. As it develops, the platform is expected to expand its reach, integrating more players and optimizing its functions to offer a comprehensive solution to logistics needs in Japan.
