Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Blockchain Technology’s Impact


Blockchain Technology’s Impact on Port Logistic Operational Enhancement at Pontianak Port

This  study  investigates  the  impact  of  blockchain  technology  on  port  logistics operations  at  Pontianak  Port,  West  Kalimantan,  Indonesia.  Despite  recent  infrastructure developments, such as the Kijing Terminal, the port faces significant operational challenges, including  inadequate  traceability,  incomplete  real-time  cargo  information,  and  a  lack  of transparency. These issues lead to inefficiencies and mistrust among stakeholders, negatively impacting  the  port's  reliability,  operational  effectiveness,  and  customer  satisfaction.  The research employs a structured quantitative design, surveying 110 participants involved in port operations,  to  examine  the  influence  of  traceability,  transparency,  and  transaction  efficiency on  blockchain  technology  adoption  and  subsequent  service  quality  improvements.  Data analysis using SmartPLS 4.0 software confirms that enhanced traceability, transparency, and efficient  transaction  processes  significantly  impact  the  adoption  of  blockchain  technology, which  in  turn  significantly  improves  service  quality.  The  study  highlights  the  potential  of blockchain  to  address  these  deficiencies  and  suggests  future  research  to  explore  broader samples, additional influencing factors, and longitudinal studies.

Keys: Blockchain, Traceability, Transparency, Service Quality, PLS-SEM Analysis

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