Today the
Times of Oman revealed that the Port of Salalah has joined the
TradeLens shipping blockchain. This follows the addition of Vietnam’s Cai Mep International Terminal (CMIT) which signed up to the platform shortly before Christmas.
CMIT is a joint venture between Maersk-owned APM Terminals, Saigon Port and Vinalines. In Oman, APM also operates the Port of Salalah and also has a minority ownership stake.
CMIT is the first Vietnamese terminal to join TradeLens, a digital platform developed by IBM and Maersk. It is one of the largest terminals in the Cai Mep-Thi Vai Port, a deep-water port located about 80km from Ho Chi Minh City. The port handles significant U.S. and EU traffic due to its deep-water capabilities. APM Terminals is also a member of the TradeLens platform.
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