#1#2On January 16, 2018, IBM and Maersk announced plans to form a joint venture to improve global trade and digitize supply chains ● ● ● ● Based on blockchain, the new technology will empower faster, more efficient and secure global trade At the center of the new company will be a jointly developed software platform, built on open standards and delivered from the IBM cloud, to enable companies to move goods. across international borders with greater transparency and simplicity The new technology platform will benefit all participants including manufacturers, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, ports, terminal operators, shippers, and customs authorities By creating this new company, Maersk and IBM are providing a neutral vehicle for the industry to standardize communications, streamline compliance, and reduce inefficiencies IBM | MAERSK VentureBeat @VentureBeat VB IBM and shipping giant @Maersk launch blockchain company for global logisics venturebeat.com/2018/01/16/ibm ... FORTUNE @FortuneMagazine IBM and Maersk are creating a new Blockchain company IBM and Maersk Are Creating a New Blockchain Company They're bringing blockchain to the high seas. fortune.com 4:53 AM - 16 Jan 2018 293 Retweets 362 Likes @ Follow Follow FOX FOX Business. @FoxBusiness Maersk, IBM to launch blockchain-based platform for global trade FT Financial Times @Financial Times Maersk, IBM to launch blockchain-based platform for global trade A.P. Moller-Maersk steaming up with IBM to create an industry-wide trading platform. foxbusiness.com Follow IBM AP Moller-Maersk and IBM to use blockchain in global trade Joint venture aims to create new digital standard for supply chains ft.com 6:29 AM-16 Jan 2018 AP Moller-Maersk and IBM to use blockchain in global trade 16 Retweets 40 Likes e The establishment of the joint venture remain subject to receipt of regulatory approvals. None of the information provided in this document should be construed in any way as a representation or undertaking with regard to the position to be adopted by Maersk or IBM. Follow V 2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10