Importance of the Blockchain trend in international shipping logistics 4.0 Importancia de la tendencia Blockchain en la logística 4.0 del transporte marítimo internacional

Abstract

The implementation of technological trends as a result of the 4.0 revolution has optimized
the logistics processes developed by the international shipping industry. For this reason, as a
research objective, an "analysis of the trends of the 4.0 revolution in international maritime
transport" was elaborated. This, from a qualitative methodology, descriptive type, based on a
literature review.
As a result, it was found that the Blockchain, is consolidated, therefore, as one of the most
implemented technological trends in this sector, due to its ability to link with other technologies
such as the Internet of Things (Iot), Big Data, or automation processes, by emphasizing, through
the use of databases as blockchains, transparency in the supply of information, autonomy and
automation resulting from the trend towards digitalization, cost reduction, reduction of
bureaucratic procedures, prevention of failures and fraud, among others, generating high levels of
trust among stakeholders. Hence, it is concluded that blockchain has been consolidated as one of
the most relevant technological trends that have been implemented in the maritime sector.