Smart Containers And Systems And Methods For Shipping And Tracking Smart Containers

A smart container, comprising:

• a body comprising an opening;
• a door configured to cover the opening in a closed position;
• a lock configured to secure the door in the closed position;
• a sensor;
• an identification of the smart container;
• and
• a computer, comprising:
• a processor;
• and
• a memory comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
• read an entry on a blockchain that indicates the identification of the smart container;
• and
• write a measurement by the sensor to the blockchain.

A smart container, comprising:

• a body comprising an opening;
• a door configured to cover the opening in a closed position;
• a lock configured to secure the door in the closed position;
• a sensor that is configured to be activated only when the door is locked;
• and
• a computer, comprising:
• a processor;
• and
• a memory comprising computer executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to activate the sensor to sense contents in the smart container when the door is locked.