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Mezquita, Yeray Casado Vara, Roberto Carlos González Briones, Alfonso Prieto, Javier Corchado, Juan M. 2023-01-17T07:46:15Z 2023-01-17T07:46:15Z 2021-12 1367-0751 http://hdl.handle.net/10259/7248 10.1093/jigpal/jzaa039 1368-9894 Logistics services involve a wide range of transport operations between distributors and clients. Currently, the large number of intermediaries are a challenge for this sector, as it makes all the processes more complicated. To face that problem, we propose a system that uses smart contracts to remove intermediaries and speed up logistics activities. Our new model combines smart contracts and a multi-agent system in a single platform to improve the current logistics system by increasing organization, security and getting rid of several human intermediaries to automate its processes, making distribution times significantly faster. Also, with this kind of approach, it is possible to apply penalties to parties that do not comply with the terms of using this platform. This work was developed as part of ‘Virtual Ledger Technologies DLT/Blockchain y Cripto-IOT sobre organizaciones virtuales de agentes ligeros y su aplicación en la eficiencia en el transporte de última milla’, ID SA267P18, project cofinanced by Junta Castilla y León, Consejería de Educación and FEDER funds. Also, the research work carried out by Yeray Mezquita is supported by the pre-doctoral fellowship from the University of Salamanca and Banco Santander. application/pdf eng Oxford University Press Logic Journal of the IGPL. 2021, V. 29, n. 6, p. 974-985 https://doi.org/10.1093/jigpal/jzaa039 info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/Junta de Castilla y León//SA267P18//Virtual-Ledgers-Tecnologías DLT/Blockchain y Cripto-IOT sobre organizaciones virtuales de agentes ligeros y su aplicación en la eficiencia en el transporte de última milla/VIRTUAL-LEDGERS/ Blockchain Smart contract Multi-agent system Logistical utilities Informática Computer science Blockchain-based architecture for the control of logistics activities: Pharmaceutical utilities case study info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Logic Journal of the IGPL 29 6 974 985