Unlike conventional bills of lading and payment instructions processed manually, modern supply chains employ blockchain-based smart contracts: when a carrier logs a pickup confirmation, the next leg (customs clearance, delivery) automatically triggers and the forwarder is paid—without paperwork or delays.
Source: https://www.ibm.com/blockchain/what-are-smart-contracts
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