TOP 10 – PREDICTIONS FOR 2026

COMPANY IN FOCUS: MAERSK CEO: VINCENT CLERC FOUNDED: 1904

In 2026, expect enterprise assets – from shipping containers to invoices – are expected to be represented as digital tokens, streamlining global trade. Maersk stands out with its push toward IoT integration and platforms that digitise container movements and supply chain activities. Blockchain projects like TradeLens, with IBM, and real-time asset tracking now enable instant authentication, automated payments via smart contracts and reduced paperwork. Maersk’ s new IoT network, rolling out across 450 vessels, provides real-time data on cargo, energy usage and environmental impact.

Digitising real world assets

Vincent Clerc, CEO, Maersk technologymagazine. com 43