Blockchain-Based Cargo Tracking System for Enhanced Transparency

Medium Priority
Blockchain & Web3
Maritime Marine
👁️20262 views
💬1008 quotes
$25k - $75k
Timeline: 12-16 weeks

Our SME company in the Maritime & Marine industry seeks to develop a blockchain-based cargo tracking solution. The project aims to leverage distributed ledger technology to provide real-time, tamper-proof tracking of shipments, ensuring transparency and efficiency in supply chains. By integrating blockchain, the system will reduce documentation errors and improve visibility across multiple stakeholders.

📋Project Details

In the complex world of maritime logistics, ensuring the integrity and transparency of cargo tracking is crucial. Our company operates within this sector and is looking to innovate by implementing a blockchain-based system that uses decentralized technology to track shipments in real-time. This system will employ smart contracts written in Solidity, ensuring that every update in the cargo's journey is automatically and immutably recorded on the blockchain. By utilizing technologies such as Web3.js and Ethers.js, the platform will facilitate seamless interaction with the Ethereum blockchain, while IPFS will be used for the secure storage of documentation. Integrating Polygon as a Layer 2 solution will ensure scalability and reduced transaction fees. Additionally, the system will employ Chainlink oracles for reliable data input from external sources, enhancing the accuracy of the tracking information. The solution will aim to provide transparency for all stakeholders, from the manufacturer to the end recipient, and be accessible via a user-friendly interface, possibly integrating with existing systems through MetaMask or similar platforms.

Requirements

  • Develop smart contracts for tracking
  • Integrate with existing supply chain systems
  • Ensure real-time data updates
  • Implement user-friendly interface
  • Provide scalability using Layer 2 solutions

🛠️Skills Required

Solidity
Web3.js
Ethers.js
IPFS
Chainlink

📊Business Analysis

🎯Target Audience

Shipping companies, logistics providers, port authorities, and supply chain stakeholders involved in maritime cargo transportation.

⚠️Problem Statement

Current maritime cargo tracking systems lack transparency and are prone to documentation errors, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.

💰Payment Readiness

There is a growing demand for solutions that enhance supply chain transparency due to regulatory pressures and the need for competitive advantage through improved operational efficiencies.

🚨Consequences

Failure to address these inefficiencies can result in lost revenue, increased operational costs, and competitive disadvantage as rivals adopt more transparent and efficient systems.

🔍Market Alternatives

Traditional tracking systems using centralized databases, which are often prone to errors and lack real-time updates, posing challenges in reliability and transparency.

Unique Selling Proposition

Our solution offers a decentralized, immutable ledger for real-time tracking, reducing the risk of fraud and errors, while providing a scalable and cost-effective solution with Layer 2 technologies.

📈Customer Acquisition Strategy

We will partner with industry associations and attend key maritime trade shows to demonstrate our solution's capabilities, while leveraging digital marketing to reach decision-makers within target companies.

Project Stats

Posted:July 21, 2025
Budget:$25,000 - $75,000
Timeline:12-16 weeks
Priority:Medium Priority
👁️Views:20262
💬Quotes:1008

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