2026 Global: Blockchain In Cold Chain-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Blockchain In Cold Chain-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for blockchain in cold chain by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the blockchain in cold chain market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
IBM, VeChain, and Walmart lead the integration of blockchain in cold chain logistics, enhancing traceability for perishables like food and pharmaceuticals. These companies leverage immutable ledgers to monitor temperature-sensitive shipments in real-time, reducing spoilage and ensuring compliance with regulations. IBM's Food Trust platform, used by Walmart, tracks products from farm to table, enabling rapid recalls and verifying authenticity, as demonstrated in pilots that cut tracing time from days to seconds. VeChain provides end-to-end visibility for supply chains, partnering with enterprises to authenticate goods via NFC chips and blockchain, preventing fraud in temperature-controlled environments. Maersk and IBM's TradeLens collaboration extends this to global shipping, incorporating hybrid blockchain for proactive inventory management of cold goods like vaccines. AWS and Microsoft dominate with cloud-based solutions, holding over 15% market share; AWS offers scalable analytics for IoT-integrated cold chains, while Azure ensures data immutability for regulatory audits.
Hyperledger Fabric, championed by Brian Behlendorf and IBM leaders like Niall McSheffrey, powers enterprise-grade cold chain applications with permissioned networks for secure data sharing among stakeholders. DHL's innovation team applies blockchain to logistics tracking, improving shipment security and operational efficiency in perishable transport. Everledger and Leanne Kemp focus on high-value items, using blockchain to certify provenance in diamond and luxury cold chains, adaptable to pharmaceuticals. Tyson Foods collaborates with IBM and FoodLogiQ for poultry traceability, integrating blockchain to monitor farm-to-factory conditions and minimize contamination risks. Nestlé employs IBM Food Trust for milk and palm oil, ensuring manufacturing plants receive verified raw material data, while General Mills digitizes processes to cut waste and boost inventory accuracy.
R3's Corda platform, led by Kevin Otto, streamlines financial settlements in cold chain trades, enhancing transparency for refrigerated cargo. OriginTrail's decentralized protocol verifies data integrity across multi-tier supply chains, ideal for global food logistics. SAP SE integrates blockchain with ERP systems for real-time cold chain analytics, optimizing routes and compliance. These ten companies—IBM, VeChain, Walmart, Maersk, AWS, Microsoft, Hyperledger/DHL, Tyson/Nestlé, R3, and OriginTrail/SAP—drive the market by combining blockchain with IoT and AI, addressing spoilage losses estimated at billions annually and fostering sustainable practices. Their solutions prioritize security audits, predictive maintenance, and cross-industry pilots, positioning blockchain as essential for resilient cold chains amid rising e-commerce and regulatory demands.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for blockchain in cold chain by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the blockchain in cold chain market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
IBM, VeChain, and Walmart lead the integration of blockchain in cold chain logistics, enhancing traceability for perishables like food and pharmaceuticals. These companies leverage immutable ledgers to monitor temperature-sensitive shipments in real-time, reducing spoilage and ensuring compliance with regulations. IBM's Food Trust platform, used by Walmart, tracks products from farm to table, enabling rapid recalls and verifying authenticity, as demonstrated in pilots that cut tracing time from days to seconds. VeChain provides end-to-end visibility for supply chains, partnering with enterprises to authenticate goods via NFC chips and blockchain, preventing fraud in temperature-controlled environments. Maersk and IBM's TradeLens collaboration extends this to global shipping, incorporating hybrid blockchain for proactive inventory management of cold goods like vaccines. AWS and Microsoft dominate with cloud-based solutions, holding over 15% market share; AWS offers scalable analytics for IoT-integrated cold chains, while Azure ensures data immutability for regulatory audits.
Hyperledger Fabric, championed by Brian Behlendorf and IBM leaders like Niall McSheffrey, powers enterprise-grade cold chain applications with permissioned networks for secure data sharing among stakeholders. DHL's innovation team applies blockchain to logistics tracking, improving shipment security and operational efficiency in perishable transport. Everledger and Leanne Kemp focus on high-value items, using blockchain to certify provenance in diamond and luxury cold chains, adaptable to pharmaceuticals. Tyson Foods collaborates with IBM and FoodLogiQ for poultry traceability, integrating blockchain to monitor farm-to-factory conditions and minimize contamination risks. Nestlé employs IBM Food Trust for milk and palm oil, ensuring manufacturing plants receive verified raw material data, while General Mills digitizes processes to cut waste and boost inventory accuracy.
R3's Corda platform, led by Kevin Otto, streamlines financial settlements in cold chain trades, enhancing transparency for refrigerated cargo. OriginTrail's decentralized protocol verifies data integrity across multi-tier supply chains, ideal for global food logistics. SAP SE integrates blockchain with ERP systems for real-time cold chain analytics, optimizing routes and compliance. These ten companies—IBM, VeChain, Walmart, Maersk, AWS, Microsoft, Hyperledger/DHL, Tyson/Nestlé, R3, and OriginTrail/SAP—drive the market by combining blockchain with IoT and AI, addressing spoilage losses estimated at billions annually and fostering sustainable practices. Their solutions prioritize security audits, predictive maintenance, and cross-industry pilots, positioning blockchain as essential for resilient cold chains amid rising e-commerce and regulatory demands.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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