ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and Israeli entrepreneurs and investor Marius Nacht have announced a joint investment in a Series B Financing round of WAVE BL, a developer of blockchain network supporting paperless trade in the shipping industry.

The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) has published data and process standards for the submission of shipping instructions and issuance of the bill of lading (B/L).

Pole Star is offering a hybrid solution, combining its PurpleTRAC regulatory technology with its Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) solution to offer users the highest possible visibility of their marine assets.

Pole Star has added a Bill of Lading Verification (BLV) extension to its PurpleTRAC solution.

Pacific International Lines (PIL) has used an electronic Bill of Lading (e-BL) built on the IBM Blockchain Platform in a real-time pilot tracking shipment.