Author(s)

Runhan Zhao ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of International Law, East China University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, China

Corresponding Author

Runhan Zhao

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the legal regulation of intelligent bills of lading in international trade. While blockchain-based bills of lading offer significant advantages in improving trade efficiency and reducing costs, they face numerous legal challenges. The study analyzes these challenges and proposes solutions for developing a comprehensive legal framework to supp[1]ort the adoption of intelligent bills of lading.

KEYWORDS

Intelligent bills of lading, blockchain technology, international trade, legal challenges, legal regulation, trade efficiency

CITE THIS PAPER

Runhan Zhao. Legal Frameworks and Challenges for Blockchain-Based Bills of Lading in International Trade. Science of Law Journal (2024) Vol. 3: 175-179. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/law.2024.030723.

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