Nippon Express Developing Blockchain Transport Network Published an hour ago, by Turner Wright cointelegraph.com Cointelegraph According to an article from the Nikkei newspaper, Nippon Express plans to invest up to 100 billion yen — approximately one billion USD — into a blockchain-based transportation network for pharmaceuticals. Partnering with Accenture and Intel Nippon Express will be working with others at home and abroad to develop this pharmaceutical network compatible with blockchain. How blockchain will be utilized at Nippon Express Combined, these sensors and RFID tags will allow manufacturers, wholesalers, and medical institutions to track the pharmaceutical development process in real time using blockchain. From the import of raw materials and products to delivery at medical institutions, the contributions from Intel and Accenture will be installed throughout Nippon Express factories, warehouses, and trucks.