Global shipping is becoming more digital.
But one of its most important documents is still paper.
Ships are tracked in real time.
Ports are increasingly automated.
Logistics systems run on data.
Yet the Bill of Lading — the key document of global trade — is still mostly paper.
Today, only 12.8% of global Bills of Lading are electronic (eBL).
The challenge is not technology.
It is alignment between carriers, banks, shippers, and legal frameworks.
That is why practical discussions about how to scale eBL adoption are becoming increasingly important.
On 26 March, Merisa Lee Gimpel (Digital Trade Works) and Manish Mehta (A.P. Moller – Maersk) will discuss what is slowing adoption — and how open digital networks could help move the industry forward.
💡 What you’ll learn
Why eBL adoption is still 12.8%
How open networks can speed up digital trade
How carriers, banks, and legal frameworks can align
How eBL data can support trade finance automation
At Maritime Analytica, we strongly believe digital trade will play a key role in the future of global shipping.
That is why we support industry discussions and initiatives that help move the sector forward.
If you are interested, you can register here.
