La Polizza di Carico nell'era della Blockchain

For years we have witnessed a continuous evolution of the maritime sector, in the constant attempt to introduce new technologies with the aim of improving the services offered, accelerating the speed of trade and reducing the cost of operations. In order to offer a cutting-edge assistance in a short time, the evolution in terms of Bill of Lading have had particular importance. The Bill of Lading (B / L) is the main document used in maritime transport at an international level, characterized as a receipt of cargo, document of title and proof of contract. Since the 80’s of the last century, there have been several attempts to develop an electronic bill of lading that has the same functionality as the paper one in order to overcome the drawbacks of the traditional document while guaranteeing the same safety levels and effectiveness. Recently, scientific progress and digital innovation have contributed to the introduction of a Blockchain based bill of lading in the shipping sector. Although there is no doubt that the digital in the maritime transport sector can lead to multiple advantages, the actual use of a Blockchain Bill of Lading is still evolving.