Transporting dangerous goods reliably and tamper-proof

With the blockchain device Dragon (Device for reliable dangerous goods transport), status data, e.g. regarding the current temperature or humidity, can be collected and digitally displayed to increase responsiveness in case of deviations from tolerated values. Additionally, the data helps with clarification of responsibilities in case of damage. Considering the increasing volume of dangerous goods on German roads, the integration of such an IoT device is of great benefit.

With the software and hardware development in the project “dangerous”, there is a solution for the dangerous goods sector to make mobile devices blockchain-capable. The approach “bring your own device” enables the integration of the great potential of blockchain technology into operational dangerous goods logistics while taking individual system landscapes into consideration. Particularly in a topic that is strongly influenced by legal regulations such as the transport of dangerous goods and involves many parties, from the consigner and carrier to the consignee, this technology unfolds its great potential.

In the future, with the project “dangerous”, relevant accompanying documents will be retrieved from the blockchain, status and transport events will be recorded continuously, and specific data entries will be stored directly in the blockchain in a traceable manner. This creates transparency and enables a clear transfer of responsibilities. Thus, “dangerous” enables the retrieval of an electronic transport document and its updating in accordance with the operational process progress. This simplifies the exchange of information between the respective parties involved in process.

In the future, with the project “dangerous”, relevant accompanying documents will be retrieved from the blockchain, status and transport events will be recorded continuously, and specific data entries will be stored directly in the blockchain in a traceable manner. This creates transparency and enables a clear transfer of responsibilities. Thus, “dangerous” enables the retrieval of an electronic transport document and its updating in accordance with the operational process progress. This simplifies the exchange of information between the respective parties involved in process.