A Comprehensive Review on Securing Seaport Logistics Data using Blockchain

The shipping industry is one of the most essential as well as one of the critical components for the trade and commerce of the entire world. This industry is one of the biggest contributors for international commerce and economies of large nations are dependent upon the smooth flow of cargo and shipment across the world. There are extensive shipping lines and shipping companies that transport cargo and other bulk essentials through the oceans and across to different countries. The cargo in the ships is a valuable resource and is subjected to extensive travel its destination, which goes through the shipment and then all the way to the consignee. This entire process can allow for some kind of malicious activity that can be detrimental to the cargo. Therefore, there is a need for the evaluation of the security and privacy of the cargo that is being shipped through the shipment. The paradigm of blockchain is one of the most effective mechanisms that can be utilized for the tamper free transfer of the cargo through ships. This research enables effective block initialization at the ships end with implementation of Interplanetary File System at the consignor and the blockchain formation at the end at the cargo truck operator and finally the terminal key authentication when the cargo reaches the destination at the consignee. The approach is further elaborated in the next version of this research