Beta now available to one-and-all!

Exclusive access to Olam’s Proof of Concept has been expanded to a public Beta

Following the deployment and success of Olam’s Proof of Concept, the foundation has now announced it is opening access to its live Beta to additional logistics entities who wish to partake in the new blockchain network. The beta, will demonstrate real-time use of blockchain technology and standard protocols, allows for continuous live shipment tracking, communication and record keeping among all stakeholders in any supply chain.

Here we go

To date, the foundation deployed the network for select international freight forwarders and cargo handlers as part of a limited proof of concept. As of this week however, Olam has expanded access to its platform beta to supply chain parties worldwide including shippers, port authorities, freight-forwarding companies, air ground and sea carriers, or any logistics stakeholders interested in potentially becoming Olam Network Operators.

Who is this for?

The use of blockchain allows for the tracking of containers, products and other distribution assets in an instant (real time) and much more accurate manner. There are several immediate benefits for organizations wishing to participate in the Olam Beta:

• Generally for logistics stakeholders in the supply chain, this presents a unique opportunity to partake in a Blockchain project in a safe environment without disruption or risk, which is an many have not yet had available to them.
• To service providers, Olam’s Beta expansion is chance to explore in some depth their capability to integrate with potential service uses via a standard interface and protocol.
  For freight forwarders, they now have the option to monitor, in real time, shipments over Blockchain and share IT data in a controlled manner with potential service providers.
• And importantly, for government systems and port authorities/customs: One interface that will enable ubiquitous access from all other users without the need to manage a complex and potentially messy system integration

To apply for use of the Olam platform beta for your logistics company, send an email to beta@olam-platform.org.

Olam Foundation is launching the only truly neutral, open-source logistics IT platform, supporting both legacy paperwork and future smart-contract-based transactions as part of its global logistics ecosystem. Registered in Switzerland, the Olam harnesses blockchain technology enabling the global supply chain’s various stakeholders to seamlessly connect, communicate and develop their business in a trusted environment.

For more information about Olam and its upcoming token generation event, please email the Olam team at team@olam-platform.org or follow its TGE on Telegram at https://t.me/olamfoundation