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Thesis title

Maritime Ports and Blockchain. Understanding the Shift Toward More Digital Industry”

Summary of the thesis

Digitalization has become an important concern in the maritime industry. Increased complexity of overseas shipping contributed to greater fluctuations in demand, which resulted in congested seaports, shortages in containers and limited operating capacity. This led to delays in delivery time, increased freight rates, and reduced level of service and reliability.
The emergence of blockchain reopened the door to digitalization in the field, aiming to speed up and simplify correspondence and tracking possibilities along shipments.

The thesis aims to investigate the feasibility of blockchain technology in the context of shipping and maritime ports in Denmark. The thesis analyses ongoing projects, strategic port development, previous digitalization initiatives and challenges towards adoption. The research employs a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the current state of the industry and to evaluate the potential impact of blockchain implementation.

The findings of the thesis provide an insight into the opportunities and limitations of the technology in the maritime sector and offer recommendations for future implementation and research.

Copy of thesis

For a copy of the thesis, please email inst.build.phd@build.aau.dk.