Can you imagine paying for berthage at a port terminal with Bitcoin? In Dr. Paul Kent’s latest Beauty of Logistics article, he explores the potential for cryptocurrency payments in container terminal operations—and shows how multicriteria analysis (MCA) can help port managers weigh risks and rewards in an emerging, high-stakes environment. In the article, we follow “Maria,” the CEO of a terminal in Thailand, as she evaluates whether to accept crypto payments from a major shipping line. Her team’s structured decision-making process—grounded in MCA—demonstrates how tools typically used for planning and operations can also support innovation in finance and IT strategy.

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