Logistics cargo location sharing method and program

Abstract

[Problem] To provide transparent distribution in which the location of baggage can be shared between a baggage owner and a plurality of distributors involved in distribution in which a plurality of distributors are mixed across a plurality of countries. [Solution] This distribution baggage location sharing system 1 for sharing the location of baggage 10 between a baggage owner 300 and distributors 400 involved in distribution: acquires, from a second distributor 400, identification information about the baggage 10 when the baggage 10 is transferred from a first distributor 400 involved in the distribution to the second distributor 400; acquires transfer information indicating that the baggage 10 has been transferred from the first distributor 400 to the second distributor 400; stores, in a distribution ledger 200, associated information obtained by associating the acquired identification information with the transfer information; and shares, with reference to the stored associated information, the location of the baggage 10 between the baggage owner 300 and each of the distributors 400.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for visualizing the location of packages in logistics. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, technology for visualizing the location of packages in logistics has been attracting attention. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for a package delivery system that receives a package from a sender and delivers the package to a recipient, in which an RFID tag is attached to each package to enable appropriate management of delivery operations and to provide predetermined information desired by the sender and the delivery company.

[0003] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 discloses a technology for notifying recipients of package delivery location information in order to solve the problem of recipients becoming frustrated while waiting for their packages because they do not know the exact delivery status of the packages. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-3823 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-151846 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Generally, trade logistics involves multiple countries and multiple logistics companies, with each company managing the delivery of goods in their own way. Therefore, shippers and logistics companies involved in trade logistics have no opportunity to know the whereabouts of their goods until they are delivered to them. As a result, opaque logistics has become a problem in trade logistics, and there is a demand for a transparent trade logistics system that allows shippers and logistics companies involved in trade logistics to share the whereabouts of goods.

[0006] However, the techniques of Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot provide transparent trade logistics that allows the location of cargo to be shared between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics trade.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a logistics cargo location sharing system, a logistics cargo location sharing method, and a program therefor that utilize a distributed ledger to enable cargo locations to be shared between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics trade. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention provides the following solutions.

[0009] The first aspect of the invention is as follows: Logistics cargo location sharing, which shares the location of cargo between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics method And, By handing over the parcel from the first logistics company to the second logistics company, the parcel Entered by the shipper Obtaining identification information from the second logistics company Steps and, Acquire delivery information indicating that the package has been delivered from the first logistics company to the second logistics company. Steps and, The acquired identification information and delivery information Add to block Remember Steps and, (A) a step of obtaining identification information of the package from the N-1 logistics company by handing over the package from the N-1 logistics company involved in the logistics; (B) acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been handed over from the N-1 distributor to the N distributor; (C) adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information to the N-1th block; repeating the steps (A) to (C) a number of times equal to N, which is the number of logistics companies to which the parcel will be delivered; Add N-1 times to create a blockchain The location of the cargo is shared between the shipper and each of the logistics companies by referring to the identification information and delivery information. Steps and, Shared logistics and luggage location method to provide.

[0010] According to the first aspect of the invention, a logistics cargo location sharing system is provided for sharing the location of cargo between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics. method In the case where the first logistics company involved in the logistics transfers the cargo to the second logistics company, Entered by the shipper Obtaining identification information from the second logistics company Steps and acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been delivered from the first logistics company to the second logistics company. Steps and the acquired identification information and delivery information Add to block Remember Steps and, (A) A step of acquiring identification information of the luggage from the N-1 logistics company by handing over the luggage from the N-1 logistics company involved in the logistics; (B) A step of acquiring delivery information indicating that the luggage has been handed over from the N-1 logistics company to the N logistics company; (C) A step of adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information to the N-1 block; A step of repeating steps (A) to (C) the number of times N, which is the number of logistics companies that will hand over the luggage; and a step of adding N-1 times to form a blockchain. The location of the cargo is shared between the shipper and each of the logistics companies by referring to the identification information and delivery information. Steps And, it is equipped with.

[0011] The first feature of the invention is a logistics luggage location sharing system. method Although it is a category of logistics luggage location sharing system and programs have the same effect. do.

[0012] The second feature of the invention is the same as the first feature of the invention, which is the logistics luggage location sharing system. method And, When the Nth logistics company involved in the logistics delivers the parcel to the N-1th logistics company, the Nth logistics company transmits the identification information of the parcel and the delivery information. This flow is repeated whenever the parcel is delivered between logistics companies or between the logistics company and the shipper. Logistics cargo location sharing method to provide.

[0013] According to the second aspect of the invention, the logistics luggage location sharing system according to the first aspect of the invention is method In When the Nth logistics company involved in the logistics delivers the parcel to the N-1th logistics company, the Nth logistics company transmits the identification information of the parcel and the delivery information. This flow is repeated whenever the parcel is delivered between logistics companies or between the logistics company and the shipper. .

[0014] The third aspect of the invention is a logistics parcel location sharing system according to the first or second aspect of the invention. method And, acquiring contract information for the cargo from the shipper; a step of managing the transfer of ownership of the package based on the ownership transfer conditions described in the acquired contract information and the acquired delivery information; Shared logistics and luggage location method to provide.

[0015] According to the third aspect of the invention, the logistics luggage location sharing system according to the first or second aspect of the invention is method In a step of acquiring contract information for the cargo from the shipper; and a step of managing the transfer of ownership of the cargo based on the ownership transfer conditions described in the acquired contract information and the acquired delivery information; Equipped with.

[0016] The invention relating to the fourth feature is a logistics luggage location sharing system which is an invention relating to any one of the first to third features. method And, a step in which the shipper pays a fee to the first logistics company according to the location of the package; Shared logistics and luggage location method to provide.

[0017] According to the fourth feature of the invention, the logistics luggage location sharing system according to any one of the first to third features of the invention is method In a step in which the shipper pays a consideration to the first logistics company according to the location of the package; , and is equipped with.

[0018] The invention relating to the fifth feature is a logistics luggage location sharing system which is an invention relating to any one of the first to fourth features. method And, a step in which the first logistics company charges the shipper a fee according to the location of the package; Shared logistics and luggage location method to provide.

[0019] According to the fifth feature of the invention, the logistics cargo location sharing system according to any one of the first to fourth features of the invention is method In and a step in which the first logistics company bills the shipper for payment depending on the location of the package.

[0020] The sixth feature of the invention is a logistics parcel location sharing system that is an invention according to any one of the first to fifth features. method And, A step of acquiring inspection information of the package carried out by the second logistics company after the package is handed over from the N-1 logistics company to the N logistics company; Equipped with the storing step includes adding the inspection information to the N-1th block and storing the same; The step of sharing includes sharing the stored identification information and delivery information. Logistics cargo location sharing method to provide.

[0021] According to the sixth feature of the invention, the logistics cargo location sharing system according to any one of the first to fifth features of the invention is method In and a step of acquiring inspection information of the package carried out by the second distributor when the package is handed over from the distributor N-1 to the distributor N, wherein the storing step adds the inspection information to the block N-1 and stores it, and the sharing step shares the stored identification information and delivery information. .

[0022] The seventh feature of the invention is a logistics parcel location sharing system that is an invention according to any one of the first to sixth features. method And, a notification step of notifying the shipper, the N-1 logistics company, and the N logistics company that the identification information and the delivery information have been stored in the storage step; Equipped with How to share logistics package location to provide.

[0023] According to the seventh feature of the invention, the logistics cargo location sharing system according to any one of the first to sixth features of the invention is method In The method further includes a notification step of notifying the shipper, the N-1 distributor, and the N distributor that the identification information and delivery information have been stored in the storing step. Equipped with

[0025] No. 8 The invention is characterized by the fact that a computer that shares the location of cargo between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics, By handing over the parcel from the first logistics company to the second logistics company, the parcel Entered by the shipper obtaining identification information from the second logistics company; acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been delivered from the first logistics company to the second logistics company; The acquired identification information and delivery information Add to block a storing step; (A) A step of obtaining identification information of the package from the N-1 logistics company involved in the logistics by handing over the package to the N logistics company; (B) acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been handed over from the N-1 distributor to the N distributor; (C) adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information to the N-1th block; Repeating the steps (A) to (C) a number of times equal to N, which is the number of logistics companies that will deliver the package; Add N-1 times to create a blockchain a step of sharing the location of the package between the shipper and each of the logistics companies by referring to the identification information and delivery information; A computer-readable program for executing the above is provided. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly transparent logistics cargo location sharing system, logistics cargo location sharing method, and program therefor, which utilizes a distributed ledger to enable cargo locations to be shared between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0027] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a trade logistics cargo location sharing process executed by the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another functional configuration of the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a transfer management process executed by the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a payment process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a billing process 1 executed by the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. [Figure 8] 10 is a diagram showing a billing process 2 executed by the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1 when the billing module 108 is provided in the terminal 50. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an inspection process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing an example of identification information and delivery information of the package 10. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is an example of a screen of a terminal 50 for confirming the location of a shared baggage 10. [Figure 12] 10 is an example of a screen of the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 showing receipt of payment for delivery of the package 10. [Figure 13] 10 is an example of a screen on the terminal 50 of the consignor 300 notifying that related information of the package 10 has been updated. [Figure 14]FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of data held in a distributed ledger 200. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following drawings, the same elements are designated by the same numbers or symbols throughout the description of the embodiments.

[0029] [Basic concept / basic configuration] 1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1. The trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1 is a system that includes at least a trade logistics cargo location sharing device 100 that uses a distributed ledger 200 to share the location of cargo 10 between a shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 involved in trade logistics, and terminals 50 used by the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400.

[0030] The distributed ledger 200 is a distributed ledger such as blockchain or IOTA. The reason for using the distributed ledger 200 as part of the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1 is that it offers excellent transparency, security, and tamper-proofing. Furthermore, users can record information in the ledger without the need for a third-party organization, which saves time, effort, and costs. The stored information is highly transparent because it can be viewed by users at any time, and since there are ledgers (nodes) around the world, it is highly resistant to attacks and has high security and tamper-proofing. A feature of distributed ledger technology is that all participants share the same information. In other words, in the trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1, the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 can share the same information, namely the location of the cargo 10.

[0031] An outline of the processing steps when the location of a package 10 is shared between a shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 using the trade logistics package location sharing system 1 will be described. As shown in Figure 1, it is assumed that the package 10 is delivered to the shipper (consignee) 300 via multiple logistics companies 400, such that the shipper (consignor) 300 who makes the delivery delivers the package 10 to a first logistics company 400, the first logistics company 400 delivers the package 10 to a second logistics company 400, ..., the (N-1)th logistics company 400 delivers the package 10 to the Nth logistics company 400, and the Nth logistics company 400 delivers the package 10 to the shipper (consignee) 300 who receives the package.

[0032] When a package 10 is handed over from a first distributor 400 to a second distributor 400, the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 acquires identification information for the package 10 from the second distributor 400 via the terminal 50 (step S01). Here, the identification information includes information that can identify the package 10, such as the package ID, shipper (consignor), shipping location, delivery destination, and shipper (consignee). The identification information may be, for example, information recorded on an IC tag such as an RFID (radio frequency identifier), a two-dimensional barcode such as a QR code, or the like. It may also be information for conducting trade logistics, such as a B / L No. (Bill of Lading), an I / V No. (Invoice), a Container No., or an AWB No. (Air Waybill).

[0033] Next, the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 acquires delivery information indicating that the luggage 10 has been delivered from the first logistics company 400 to the second logistics company 400 (step S02). Here, the delivery information includes information such as the delivery date and time of the luggage 10, the delivery location, from whom (FROM), to whom (TO), and the status of the luggage.

[0034] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of identification information and delivery information for a package 10. The identification information includes, for example, RFID, QR code, B / L No., I / V No., Container No., AWB No., etc. The identification information does not have to be one of these, but may be a combination of several of these. The delivery information includes, for example, the delivery date and time, the delivery location, who (FROM), who (TO), the status of the package, etc. The delivery information is updated each time a delivery is made, such as from the shipper 300 to the first logistics company 400, or from the first logistics company 400 to the second logistics company 400, and the amount of information increases.

[0035] Returning to FIG. 1, next, the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 stores associated information that associates the acquired identification information with the delivery information in the distributed ledger 200 (step S03).

[0036] Finally, the trade logistics cargo location sharing device 100 refers to the related information stored in the distributed ledger 200 and shares the location of the cargo 10 between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 (step S04).

[0037] FIG. 11 is an example of a screen on a terminal 50 for checking the location of a shared package 10. The screen shows the location of package 10 as of 12:00:00 on January 15, 2021. Package 10 has a package ID of ************, and the identification information is as follows: "Shipper (consignor): ABC Co., Ltd., Shipping location: UK (London), Delivery destination: Japan (Yokohama), Shipper (consignee): XYZ Co., Ltd., Container No.: XXXU 1234567." The figure also shows the delivery information up to now, with the first delivery being "Delivery date and time: 2021 / 1 / 10 8:05:00, delivery location: UK (London), FROM: ABC Co., Ltd., TO: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd., package status: NO CHECK," and the second delivery being "Delivery date and time: 2021 / 1 / 12 10:45:00, delivery location: UK (Southampton), FROM: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd., TO: Daini Logistics Co., Ltd., package status: FINE." Therefore, it can be seen that Daini Logistics Co., Ltd. is currently delivering from the UK (Southampton).

[0038] According to this trade logistics cargo location sharing system 1, the location of cargo 10 can be shared between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 using the distributed ledger 200.

[0039] [Function Configuration] The functional configuration of the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1 will be described with reference to Figure 2. The trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1 comprises a trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, a terminal 50 communicatively connected to the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 via a network 3, and a distributed ledger 200. The trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 is not limited to being an actual device, but may also be a virtual device. The trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1 may also include other terminals and devices. In this case, the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1 performs the processes described below using one or a combination of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, the terminal 50, the distributed ledger 200, and / or other terminals and devices.

[0040] The trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 is a computer or personal computer with server functions managed by an administrator (e.g., a logistics company) that manages the trade logistics of luggage 10, and is connected to the above-mentioned multiple terminals 50, distributed ledger 200, and other terminals and devices via a network 3 such as a public line network so that data communication is possible, and it sends and receives necessary data and performs various processes.

[0041] The trade logistics cargo location sharing device 100 may be realized, for example, by one computer, or by multiple computers, such as a cloud computer. In this specification, a cloud computer may refer to either a computer that uses any computer in a scalable manner to perform a specific function, or a computer that includes multiple functional modules to realize a system and uses the functions in any combination.

[0042] The trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 includes a control unit (not shown) that includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), etc., and a communication unit (not shown) that includes a device for enabling communication with other terminals and devices, such as a Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) compatible device conforming to IEEE802.11. The trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 also includes a memory unit (not shown) that includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, semiconductor memory, storage medium, memory card, etc. The trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 also includes a processing unit (not shown) that includes various devices for executing various processes.

[0043] In the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, the control unit reads a specified program and, in cooperation with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit, realizes a first acquisition module 101, a second acquisition module 102, a memory module 103, and a sharing module 104.

[0044] The terminal 50 is a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal carried by the shipper 300 or each logistics company 400, a wearable terminal such as a head-mounted display such as smart glasses, a personal computer, etc., and is connected to the above-mentioned trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 via network 3 so as to be able to communicate data, and transmits and receives necessary data and performs various processing.

[0045] The terminal 50 includes a terminal control unit 51 that includes a CPU, a GPU, a RAM, a ROM, etc., similar to the control unit in the above-described trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100. The terminal 50 also includes an input / output device that inputs and outputs data, images, etc., and a photographing device that photographs images, etc., as an input / output unit 52. The terminal 50 also includes a communication unit 53 that includes a device that enables communication with the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, etc.

[0046] The information distributed and stored in the distributed ledger 200 will be described with reference to Fig. 14. Fig. 14 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of data held in the distributed ledger 200. One example of a distributed ledger is blockchain technology. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned identification information and delivery information are associated with each other and distributed and stored.

[0047] In Figure 14, the nth block represents the last block in the blockchain, and the n+1th block represents a block being generated and is about to be added to the blockchain in which the nth blocks have been registered. The nth block contains the hash value of the previous block, a nonce value unique to the block, identification information, and delivery information.

[0048] When adding a new block to a blockchain in which blocks up to n are registered, the storage module 103 performs a calculation to find a nonce value such that the hash value of the block satisfies certain conditions. Based on the calculation result, the storage module 103 registers a new block in the blockchain, including the hash value of the previous block, the nonce value, identification information, and delivery information.

[0049] In this embodiment, a form using a blockchain has been described as an example of a distributed ledger, but the distributed ledger in the present invention is not limited to a blockchain.

[0050] [Trade logistics cargo location sharing process] The trade logistics luggage location sharing process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and the terminal 50 will be described with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the trade logistics luggage location sharing process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and the terminal 50. The process executed by each of the modules described above will be described in conjunction with this process. Note that while Figure 2 illustrates the first acquisition module 101, second acquisition module 102, storage module 103, and sharing module 104 as operating on the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, these modules may also operate on the terminal 50 in cooperation with the input / output unit 52 and communication unit 53 by the terminal control unit 51 of the terminal 50 reading a predetermined program.

[0051] In the trade logistics cargo location sharing process, as shown in Figure 1 above, it is assumed that the cargo 10 is delivered to the shipper (consignee) 300 via multiple logistics companies 400, such that the shipper (consignor) 300 who makes the delivery hands over the cargo 10 to a first logistics company 400, the first logistics company 400 hands over the cargo 10 to a second logistics company 400, ..., the (N-1)th logistics company 400 hands over the cargo 10 to the Nth logistics company 400, and the Nth logistics company 400 hands over the cargo 10 to the shipper 300 who receives the cargo 10.

[0052] First, the consignor (shipper) 300 inputs identification information of the package 10 via the input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 (step S301). Here, the identification information includes information capable of identifying the package 10, such as the package ID, the consignor (shipper), the shipping location, the delivery destination, and the consignor (consignee). The identification information may be, for example, information recorded on an IC tag such as an RFID, a two-dimensional barcode such as a QR code, or the like. It may also be information for trade logistics, such as a B / L number, an I / V number, a container number, or an AWB number. The input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 may include, as necessary, a reading device for reading the IC tag, a photographing device for scanning the two-dimensional barcode, or the like. The consignor 300 may input the identification information in advance, or may input the information when handing over the package to the logistics company 400.

[0053] Next, when the first distributor 400 hands over the package 10 to the second distributor 400, the terminal 50 of the second distributor 400 transmits the identification information of the package 10 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S302).

[0054] The first acquisition module 101 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 receives the identification information of the package 10 (step S303).

[0055] Furthermore, the terminal 50 of the second logistics company 400 transmits delivery information indicating that the first logistics company 400 has delivered the package 10 to the second logistics company 400 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S304). Here, the delivery information includes information such as the delivery date and time of the package 10, the delivery location, from whom (FROM), to whom (TO), and the condition of the package.

[0056] The second acquisition module 102 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 receives the delivery information of the luggage 10 (step S305).

[0057] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of identification information and delivery information for a package 10. The identification information includes, for example, RFID, QR code, B / L No., I / V No., Container No., AWB No., etc. The identification information does not have to be one of these, but may be a combination of several of these. The delivery information includes, for example, the delivery date and time, the delivery location, who (FROM), who (TO), the status of the package, etc. The delivery information is updated each time a delivery is made, such as from the shipper 300 to the first logistics company 400, or from the first logistics company 400 to the second logistics company 400, and the amount of information increases.

[0058] Returning to Figure 3, next, the storage module 103 of the trade logistics luggage location shared device 100 stores associated information that associates the acquired identification information with the delivery information in the distributed ledger 200 (step S306). The information to be stored in the distributed ledger 200 is as explained above in Figure 14.

[0059] Finally, the sharing module 104 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 refers to the related information stored in the distributed ledger 200 and shares the location of the luggage 10 between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 (step S307).

[0060] Here, the flow when the package 10 is handed over from the first logistics company 400 to the second logistics company 400 has been described, but the flow from step S302 to step S307 is repeated whenever the package is handed over between logistics companies 400 or between the logistics company 400 and the shipper 300.

[0061] FIG. 11 is an example of a screen on a terminal 50 for checking the location of a shared package 10. The screen shows the location of package 10 as of 12:00:00 on January 15, 2021. Package 10 has a package ID of ************, and the identification information is as follows: "Shipper (consignor): ABC Co., Ltd., Shipping location: UK (London), Delivery destination: Japan (Yokohama), Shipper (consignee): XYZ Co., Ltd., Container No.: XXXU 1234567." The figure also shows the delivery information up to now, with the first delivery being "Delivery Date and Time: 2021 / 1 / 10 8:05:00, Delivery Location: UK (London), FROM: ABC Co., Ltd., TO: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd., Package Status: NO CHECK" and the second delivery being "Delivery Date and Time: 2021 / 1 / 12 10:45:00, Delivery Location: UK (Southampton), FROM: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd., TO: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd., Package Status: FINE." Therefore, it can be seen that Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd. is currently delivering from the UK (Southampton). This information can be accessed from any terminal 50 of the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400, allowing information on the location of the package 10 to be shared between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 at any time.

[0062] This concludes the trade logistics cargo location sharing process.

[0063] [Other function configurations] Other functional configurations of the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another functional configuration of the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. In addition to the functional configuration of FIG. 2, in the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, the control unit can load a predetermined program to cooperate with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize a third acquisition module 105, a transfer management module 106, a payment module 107, a billing module 108, a fourth acquisition module 109, a notification module 110, and the like. It is not necessary to realize all of these modules; in addition to the functional configuration of FIG. 2, each module may be realized alone, or multiple modules may be realized in combination. The processing when each module is realized will be described in detail below.

[0064] [Transfer Management Processing] The transfer management process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and the terminal 50 will be described with reference to FIG. 5. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the transfer management process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. In addition to the configuration of FIG. 2, the control unit of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 cooperates with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize the third acquisition module 105 and the transfer management module 106. Furthermore, although the first acquisition module 101, the second acquisition module 102, the memory module 103, the sharing module 104, the third acquisition module 105, and the transfer management module 106 are illustrated as operating on the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, these modules may also operate on the terminal 50 in cooperation with the input / output unit 52 and the communication unit 53 by the terminal control unit 51 of the terminal 50 reading a predetermined program.

[0065] In the transfer management process, just like the trade logistics cargo location sharing process, it is assumed that the cargo 10 is delivered to the shipper (consignee) 300 via multiple logistics companies 400, with the shipper (shipper) 300 making the delivery handing over the cargo 10 handing it over to the first logistics company 400, the first logistics company 400 handing it over to the second logistics company 400, ..., the (N-1)th logistics company 400 handing the cargo 10 over to the Nth logistics company 400, and the Nth logistics company 400 handing the cargo 10 over to the shipper 300 who will receive it.

[0066] First, the shipper (shipper) 300 transmits contract information for the package 10 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 via the input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 (step S501). The contract information here includes the conditions for transferring ownership of the package 10. Possible conditions for transferring ownership include, for example, "Ownership of the package 10 will be transferred to the shipper (consignee) 300 upon delivery of the package 10 to the first logistics company 400," or "Ownership of the package 10 will be transferred to the shipper (consignee) 300 upon delivery of the package 10 to the shipper (consignee) 300." The contract information is input in advance by the shipper 300. Furthermore, initial ownership is assumed to be held by the shipper (shipper) 300, and subsequent ownership information is assumed to be information indicating who has ownership of the package 10.

[0067] The third acquisition module 105 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 receives the contract information of the package 10 (step S502).

[0068] Next, the shipper (shipper) 300 inputs identification information of the package 10 via the input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 (step S503). Here, the identification information includes information capable of identifying the package 10, such as the package ID, the shipper (shipper), the shipping location, the delivery destination, and the shipper (consignee). The identification information may be, for example, information recorded on an IC tag such as an RFID, a two-dimensional barcode such as a QR code, or the like. It may also be information for trade logistics, such as a B / L number, an I / V number, a container number, or an AWB number. The input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 may include, as necessary, a reading device for reading the IC tag, a photographing device for scanning the two-dimensional barcode, or the like. The identification information may be input in advance by the shipper 300, or may be input when the package is handed over to the logistics company 400. It may also be input before step S501.

[0069] Next, when the first distributor 400 hands over the package 10 to the second distributor 400, the terminal 50 of the second distributor 400 transmits the identification information of the package 10 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S504).

[0070] The first acquisition module 101 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 receives the identification information of the package 10 (step S505).

[0071] Furthermore, the terminal 50 of the second logistics company 400 transmits delivery information indicating that the package 10 has been delivered from the first logistics company 400 to the second logistics company 400 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S506). Here, the delivery information includes information such as the delivery date and time of the package 10, the delivery location, from whom (FROM), to whom (TO), and the state of the package.

[0072] The second acquisition module 102 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 receives the delivery information of the luggage 10 (step S507).

[0073] Next, the transfer management module 106 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 checks whether the ownership of the luggage 10 has been transferred by referring to the ownership transfer conditions described in the contract information acquired in step S502 and the delivery information acquired in step S507 (step S508). If the ownership has not been transferred, the process proceeds to step S510.

[0074] If the ownership has been transferred, the transfer management module 106 updates the ownership information of the package 10 (step S509).

[0075] The storage module 103 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 stores the associated information that associates the acquired identification information and delivery information, and the ownership information, in the distributed ledger 200 (step S510). When performing transfer management processing, in addition to the identification information and delivery information, the ownership information is also managed in the distributed ledger 200.

[0076] Finally, the sharing module 104 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 refers to the related information stored in the distributed ledger 200, and shares information about the location of the luggage 10 and the current owner of the luggage 10 between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 (step S511). This information can be referenced at any time from any terminal 50 of the shipper 300 or each logistics company 400.

[0077] In this way, the transfer management process allows the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 to refer to information on the location of the cargo 10 as well as who currently owns the cargo 10 at any time.

[0078] This completes the transfer management process.

[0079] [Payment Processing] The payment process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and the terminal 50 will be described with reference to Figure 6. Figure 6 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the payment process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. In addition to the configuration of Figure 2, the control unit of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 cooperates with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize the payment module 107. Furthermore, although the first acquisition module 101, the second acquisition module 102, the memory module 103, the sharing module 104, and the payment module 107 are illustrated as operating on the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, these modules may also operate on the terminal 50 in cooperation with the input / output unit 52 and the communication unit 53 by the terminal control unit 51 of the terminal 50 reading a predetermined program.

[0080] Here, a flow is shown for performing payment processing for the first logistics company 400. The sharing module 104 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 refers to the related information stored in the distributed ledger 200 when a luggage is handed over between logistics companies 400, or when a luggage is handed over between a logistics company 400 and a shipper 300, and shares the location of the luggage 10 between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 (step S601). Step S601 here corresponds to step S307 in FIG. 3.

[0081] In the payment process, the payment module 107 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 checks whether delivery by the first logistics company 400 has been completed by referring to the delivery information in the distributed ledger 200 (step S602). If delivery has not been completed, the device waits until the next time the location of the package 10 is shared.

[0082] If the delivery by the first distributor 400 has been completed, the payment module 107 confirms the payment for the delivery by the first distributor 400 (step S603).

[0083] Next, the payment for the delivery by the first distributor 400 is made to the first distributor 400 (step S604).

[0084] Finally, the first distributor 400 receives payment for the delivery (step S605). The payment module 107 may notify the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 of the payment of the payment.

[0085] FIG. 12 is an example of a screen on the terminal 50 of the first logistics company 400 showing the receipt of payment for the delivery of the package 10. It shows a notification of payment for the payment at 10:15:00 on January 25, 2021. The payment is notified to the first logistics company 400, "Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd.", with the message "[Notice] The delivery of the following package has been completed and payment has been made." The notification will contain information such as "Packet ID: ************," "Delivery information: Shipper (shipper): ABC Co., Ltd., Receipt date and time: 2021 / 1 / 10 8:05:00, Receipt location: UK (London), Delivery date and time: 2021 / 1 / 12 10:45:00, Delivery location: UK (Southampton), Container No.: XXXU 123454567," "Compensation: ***,*** yen," and "Bank transfer destination: XX Bank, Account number XXXXXXXXX," which will indicate how much payment was transferred for which delivery to which bank account.

[0086] In this way, the payment process makes it possible to properly pay the consideration to the distributor 400 who has completed delivery of the package 10.

[0087] This completes the payment process.

[0088] [Billing Process 1] Referring to Figure 7, billing process 1 executed by trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and terminal 50 will be described. Figure 7 is a diagram showing a flowchart of billing process 1 executed by trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. In addition to the configuration of Figure 2, the control unit of trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 cooperates with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize billing module 108. Furthermore, although first acquisition module 101, second acquisition module 102, memory module 103, sharing module 104, and billing module 108 are illustrated as operating on trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, these modules may also operate on terminal 50 in cooperation with input / output unit 52 and communication unit 53 by terminal control unit 51 of terminal 50 reading a predetermined program.

[0089] Here, a flow is shown for the case where billing process 1 is performed by the first logistics company 400. The sharing module 104 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 refers to the related information stored in the distributed ledger 200 when a luggage is handed over between logistics companies 400, or when a luggage is handed over between a logistics company 400 and a shipper 300, and shares the location of the luggage 10 between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 (step S701). Step S701 here corresponds to step S307 in Figure 3.

[0090] In billing process 1, the billing module 108 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 checks whether delivery by the first logistics company 400 has been completed by referring to the delivery information in the distributed ledger 200 (step S702). If delivery has not been completed, the device waits until the next time the location of the package 10 is shared.

[0091] If the delivery by the first distributor 400 has been completed, the billing module 108 confirms the payment for the delivery by the first distributor 400 (step S703).

[0092] Next, the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 is notified that payment for delivery of the package 10 can be claimed (step S704).

[0093] The terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 confirms whether or not to make a claim (step S705). If a claim is not to be made, the terminal 50 confirms whether or not to make a claim at a certain interval. The certain interval can be set to one day, three days, one week, etc.

[0094] If a bill is to be made, the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 bills the trade logistics package location shared device 100 for the payment (step S706).

[0095] Upon receiving the invoice, the invoice module 108 of the trade logistics package location shared device 100 pays the first distributor 400 the price for the delivery by the first distributor 400 (step S707).

[0096] Finally, the first distributor 400 receives payment for the delivery (step S708). The payment module 107 may notify the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 of the payment of the payment. At that time, the screen of FIG. 12 may be displayed on the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400.

[0097] In this way, billing process 1 makes it possible to properly pay the distributor 400 that has completed delivery of the package 10.

[0098] This completes payment process 1.

[0099] [Billing Process 2] Next, billing process 2 executed by trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and terminal 50 will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of billing process 2 executed by trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1 when terminal 50 is provided with billing module 108. In addition to the configuration of Fig. 2, the control unit of trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 cooperates with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize billing module 108. Furthermore, terminal control unit 51 of terminal 50 reads a predetermined program, thereby working together with input / output unit 52 and communication unit 53 to realize billing module 108.

[0100] Here, the flow is shown for when the first distributor 400 performs billing process 2. The first distributor 400 confirms whether or not to make a bill via the billing module 108 of the terminal 50 (step S801). If a billing is not to be made, the distributor 400 will confirm whether or not to make a bill at a certain interval. The certain interval can be set to one day, three days, one week, etc.

[0101] If billing is to be performed, the billing module 108 of the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 bills the trade logistics package location shared device 100 for the payment (step S802).

[0102] The billing module 108 of the trade logistics package location shared device 100 checks whether the delivery by the first logistics company 400 has been completed by referring to the delivery information in the distributed ledger 200 (step S803).

[0103] If the delivery by the first distributor 400 has been completed, the billing module 108 of the trade logistics package location shared device 100 confirms the payment for the delivery by the first distributor 400 (step S804).

[0104] After confirming the payment, the billing module 108 pays the first distributor 400 the payment for the delivery by the first distributor 400 (step S805).

[0105] The billing module 108 of the terminal 50 of the first distributor 400 receives payment for the delivery (step S806).

[0106] In step S803, if the delivery by the first logistics company 400 has not been completed, the billing module 108 of the trade logistics cargo location sharing device 100 notifies the terminal 50 of the first logistics company 400 that the delivery has not been completed (step S807).

[0107] In this way, billing process 2 makes it possible to properly pay the amount in response to a bill from distributor 400.

[0108] This concludes payment process 2.

[0109] [Inspection processing] The inspection process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and the terminal 50 will be described with reference to Figure 9. Figure 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the inspection process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing system 1. In addition to the configuration of Figure 2, the control unit of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 cooperates with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize the fourth acquisition module 109. Furthermore, although the first acquisition module 101, the second acquisition module 102, the memory module 103, the sharing module 104, the third acquisition module 105, and the fourth acquisition module 109 are illustrated as operating on the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, these modules may also operate on the terminal 50 in cooperation with the input / output unit 52 and the communication unit 53 by the terminal control unit 51 of the terminal 50 reading a predetermined program.

[0110] In the inspection process, just like the trade logistics cargo location sharing process, it is assumed that the cargo 10 is delivered to the shipper (consignee) 300 via multiple logistics companies 400, with the shipper (shipper) 300 who makes the delivery handing over the cargo 10 handing it over to the first logistics company 400, the first logistics company 400 handing it over to the second logistics company 400, ..., the (N-1)th logistics company 400 handing the cargo 10 over to the Nth logistics company 400, and the Nth logistics company 400 handing the cargo 10 over to the shipper 300 who will receive it.

[0111] First, the consignor (shipper) 300 inputs identification information of the package 10 via the input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 (step S901). Here, the identification information includes information capable of identifying the package 10, such as the package ID, the consignor (shipper), the shipping location, the delivery destination, and the consignor (consignee). The identification information may be, for example, information recorded on an IC tag such as an RFID or a two-dimensional barcode such as a QR code. It may also be information for trade logistics, such as a B / L number, an I / V number, a container number, or an AWB number. The input / output unit 52 of the terminal 50 may include, as necessary, a reading device for reading the IC tag, a photographing device for scanning the two-dimensional barcode, and the like. The consignor 300 may input the identification information in advance, or may input the information when handing over the package to the logistics company 400.

[0112] Next, when the first distributor 400 hands over the package 10 to the second distributor 400, the terminal 50 of the second distributor 400 transmits the identification information of the package 10 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S902).

[0113] The first acquisition module 101 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 receives the identification information of the package 10 (step S903).

[0114] Furthermore, the terminal 50 of the second logistics company 400 transmits delivery information indicating that the first logistics company 400 has delivered the package 10 to the second logistics company 400 to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S904). Here, the delivery information includes information such as the delivery date and time of the package 10, the delivery location, from whom (FROM), to whom (TO), and the state of the package.

[0115] The second acquisition module 102 of the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 receives the delivery information of the package 10 (step S905).

[0116] Furthermore, the terminal 50 of the second logistics company 400 transmits the inspection information of the package by the second logistics company to the trade logistics package location sharing device 100 (step S906). Here, the inspection information is assumed to be information that confirms whether the quality conditions, quantity, specifications, etc. of the contents of the package 10 are correct.

[0117] The fourth acquisition module 109 of the trade logistics package location shared device 100 receives the inspection information of the package 10 (step S907).

[0118] Next, the storage module 103 of the trade logistics luggage location shared device 100 stores the associated information that associates the acquired identification information and delivery information, and the inspection information in the distributed ledger 200 (step S908). When performing inspection processing, in addition to the identification information and delivery information, the inspection information is also managed in the distributed ledger 200.

[0119] Finally, the sharing module 104 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 refers to the related information and inspection information stored in the distributed ledger 200, and shares the inspection information of the luggage 10 along with the location of the luggage 10 between the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 (step S909). This information can be referenced at any time from any terminal 50 of the shipper 300 or each logistics company 400.

[0120] In this way, even if a problem occurs with the contents of the package 10, such as damage or a shortage of items, by checking the inspection information, it is possible to confirm not only the location of the package 10 but also the point at which the problem occurred.

[0121] This completes the inspection process.

[0122] [Notification Processing] The notification process executed by the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 and the terminal 50 will be described. FIG. 13 is an example of a screen on the shipper's terminal 50 notifying that related information for the luggage 10 has been updated. When performing the notification process, in addition to the configuration of FIG. 2, the control unit of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 cooperates with the communication unit, memory unit, and processing unit to realize the notification module 110. Furthermore, although the first acquisition module 101, the second acquisition module 102, the memory module 103, the sharing module 104, the third acquisition module 105, and the notification module 110 are illustrated as operating on the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100, these modules may also operate on the terminal 50 in cooperation with the input / output unit 52 and the communication unit 53 by the terminal control unit 51 of the terminal 50 reading a predetermined program.

[0123] The notification process will be described with reference to the flow in Figure 3. When the related information is stored in the distributed ledger 200 in step S306 of the flow in Figure 3, the notification module 110 of the trade logistics luggage location sharing device 100 notifies the shipper 300, the first logistics company 400, and the second logistics company 400.

[0124] FIG. 13 is an example of a screen on the terminal 50 of the consignor 300 notifying that the related information of the package 10 has been updated. It shows a notification of the delivery of the package at 10:46:30 on January 12, 2021. The consignor (shipper) 300, "XYZ Corporation," is notified of the second delivery of the package with the message "[Notice] The second delivery of the following package has been made." The content of the notification is "Package ID: ************", delivery information is " <1> Delivery date and time: 2021 / 1 / 10 8:05:00, Delivery location: UK (London), FROM: ABC Co., Ltd., TO: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd. <2> Delivery date and time: 2021 / 1 / 12 10:45:00, Delivery location: UK (Southampton), FROM: Daiichi Logistics Co., Ltd., TO: Daini Logistics Co., Ltd.," which indicates that this notification is the second one.

[0125] In this way, the notification process notifies the shipper 300 and each logistics company 400 each time related information about the package 10 is updated, allowing the parties involved to share information about the location of the package 10 at any time.

[0126] This completes the notification process.

[0127] The above-described means and functions are realized by a computer (including a CPU, an information processing device, and various terminals) reading and executing a predetermined program. The program may be provided, for example, from a computer via a network (Software as a Service (SaaS)) or as a cloud service. The program may also be provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. In this case, the computer reads the program from the recording medium, transfers it to an internal or external recording device, records it, and executes it. The program may also be pre-recorded on a recording device (recording medium) such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or magneto-optical disk, and provided to the computer from the recording device via a communication line.

[0128] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0129] 1. Trade logistics cargo location sharing system 3 Network 10 Luggage 50 devices 51 Terminal control unit 52 Input / output section 53 Communications Department 100 Trade logistics cargo location sharing device 101 First Acquisition Module 102 Second Acquisition Module 103 Memory Module 104 Shared Module 105 Third Acquisition Module 106 Transfer Management Module 107 Payment Module 108 Billing Module 109 4th Acquisition Module 110 Notification Module 200 Distributed Ledger 300 shippers 400 Logistics companies

Claims

1. A logistics cargo location sharing method for sharing the location of cargo in trade logistics between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics, A step of handing over the package from a first logistics company involved in the logistics to a second logistics company, thereby acquiring identification information input by the shipper of the package from the second logistics company; acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been delivered from the first distributor to the second distributor; adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information in a block; (A) a step of handing over the package from an (N-1)th logistics company involved in the logistics to an Nth logistics company, thereby obtaining identification information of the package from the (N-1)th logistics company; (B) acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been delivered from the (N-1) distributor to the N distributor; (C) adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information in the (N-1)th block; repeating the steps (A) to (C) a number of times equal to N, which is the number of logistics companies to which the parcel will be delivered; A step of sharing the location of the package between the shipper and each of the logistics companies by referring to the identification information and delivery information that are added N-1 times to form a blockchain; Equipped with Furthermore, the method includes a step of acquiring inspection information, which is performed by the Nth logistics company when the (N-1) logistics company delivers the package to the Nth logistics company, and confirms whether the quality conditions, quantity, and specifications of the contents of the package are met, the storing step includes adding the inspection information to the (N-1)th block and storing the information; The step of sharing is a method for sharing the location of logistics parcels, in which the stored identification information and delivery information are shared.

2. When the (N-1) logistics company involved in the logistics delivers the parcel to the N logistics company, the N logistics company transmits the identification information of the parcel and the delivery information, The logistics cargo location sharing method according to claim 1, characterized in that it is repeated whenever the cargo is handed over between logistics companies or between the logistics company and the shipper.

3. acquiring contract information for the cargo from the shipper; a step of managing the transfer of ownership of the package based on the ownership transfer conditions described in the acquired contract information and the acquired delivery information; The method for sharing the location of physical distribution cargo according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising:

4. a step in which the shipper pays a consideration to the first logistics company according to the location of the package; The method for sharing the location of physical distribution cargo according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising:

5. a step in which the first logistics company charges the shipper a fee according to the location of the package; The method for sharing the location of physical distribution cargo according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising:

6. a notification step of notifying the shipper, the (N-1) distributor, and the N distributor after the identification information and delivery information have been stored in the storing step; The method for sharing the location of physical distribution cargo according to any one of claims 1 to 5, comprising:

7. A computer that shares the location of cargo in trade logistics between shippers and logistics companies involved in logistics, acquiring, from a second logistics company, the identification information input by the shipper of the package; acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been delivered from the first distributor to the second distributor; adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information in a block; (A) a step of handing over the package from an (N-1)th logistics company involved in the logistics to an Nth logistics company, thereby obtaining identification information of the package from the (N-1)th logistics company; (B) acquiring delivery information indicating that the package has been handed over from the (N-1) distributor to the N distributor; (C) adding and storing the acquired identification information and delivery information in the (N-1)th block; Repeating the steps (A) to (C) a number of times equal to N, which is the number of logistics companies to which the parcel will be delivered; A step of sharing the location of the package between the shipper and each of the logistics companies by referring to the identification information and delivery information that are added N-1 times to form the blockchain; Equipped with Furthermore, the method includes a step of acquiring inspection information of the package, which is carried out by the Nth logistics company after the package has been handed over from the (N-1) logistics company to the Nth logistics company, and which confirms whether the quality conditions, quantity, and specifications of the contents of the package are met, the storing step includes adding the inspection information to the (N-1)th block and storing the information; The step of sharing includes sharing the stored identification information and delivery information. A computer-readable program for executing the program.

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