On December 16, the Jordan Customs Department announced a pilot of the
TradeLens blockchain supply chain platform. The solution is a joint initiative from IBM and Maersk. Under the agreement, a pilot zone will be set up in the Aqaba Customs Center to transport goods through the Aqaba Container Terminal using the TradeLens platform.
The customs department aims to leverage the blockchain solution to simplify the exchange of goods, automate documentation and increase co-operation and communication between counterparties. Abdul Majeed Al-Rahmanah, Director General of Customs, said that the department had adopted several development projects to boost trade in the country and reduce smuggling and fraud in international trade.
“TradeLens will help bring further visibility, predictability and security to Jordan National Single Window and will be a real asset for trade and transport facilitation, making Jordan the preferred logistics and transport gateway into the Levant,” said Steven Yoogalingam, CEO of Aqaba Container Terminal.
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