The Challenge

Although data and integrations standards are ubiquitous in the consumer packaged goods space (eg. GS1) and in container transport (eB/L, DCSA), breakbulk is characterized by the diverse, unstandardized nature of the cargo and very specific requirements of shippers and consignees.

This causes the industry to work years behind others when it comes to data sharing and efficient supply chain collaboration. Because of this, the breakbulk industry misses visibility on disruptions, damages, and delays, and its back offices work inefficiently, relying on phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets.

The Solution

Therefore, Globis and its partners believe firmly that ‘Data Spaces’ for specific breakbulk supply chains., could eliminate most of the practical and technical obstacles to sharing data and optimize insights and processes.

Such data space should contain a suitable digital twin for (1) The cargo, and its specific attributes, packaging, and markings, (2) The transport and handling instructions, per storage and transport modality, (3) The proof of condition, at arrival and/or at departure, for every transport leg and modality, (4) The proof of delivery, at the arrival of each transport leg.

As an industry first, Globis and its partners will implement the technologies, principles, and legal framework of i4Trust to create a data space for the steel supply chain of ArcelorMittal, which contains 42 European steel factories that ship more than 20 million tons of steel to their worldwide customers through a network of intermodal logistics service providers (LSP’s).

Business Projections – Scalability

Many LSPs -involved in the steel supply chain – are SMEs and do not have the technical skills nor resources to take data-sharing initiatives. On the other hand, ArcelorMittal is such a large organization, with so many challenges of scale, that it is not always able to respond swiftly to new technological possibilities that emerge. Globis wants to jump into this vacuum and facilitate the data sharing between subcontractors and ArcelorMittal, without ignoring the high requirements on data security from a large multinational and taking into account the pursuit for data sovereignty of the Logistics Service Providers.

Adding capabilities for the easy creation of and participation in data spaces is a substantial new capability to the Globis platform. As such, we extend our competitive advantage and become the platform made for horizontal cooperation in the supply chain.