Tech in Trade Podcast - The Trade Nerd James W. Thatcher

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In this episode we talk about the Flexport acquisition of Spotify's logistics services under Deliverr

We're not through with Tech in Trade, I just had to go on a much longer than planned hiatus, but we're back now, so buckle up!

In this episode we discuss the recent article in Splash247.com regarding hacking and malware found on merchant vessels and the lack of security used by Steamship lines.

In this episode we discuss the collision of the ACX Crystal and the USS Fitzgerald (http://americanshipper.com/main/news/report-nyk-containership-that-struck-navy-vessel-w-67917.aspx?source=Big4) and what does it mean for MOL's plans to have an autonomous vessel (http://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2017/17031.html

In this episode we explore the article published by Forbes Magazine (https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomgroenfeldt/2017/03/05/ibm-and-maersk-apply-blockchain-to-container-shipping/#7a03d28f3f05) and what it could mean to actually use a block chain for international documentation of goods. Where could we go with this and how could we make everyone's responsibilities more clear.  This show also references Daily Tech News Show episode 2972 (http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/dtns-2972-this-will-go-down-on-your-permanent-blockchain/