Blockchain & Tokenization: Secure, Immutable, and Transparent Trade Documents
Trade documents, such as bills of lading, invoices, and letters of credit, are vulnerable to fraud, errors, and delays. DocuTrade eliminates these risks by leveraging blockchain and tokenization, ensuring that documents are:
- Tamper-proof – Stored on an immutable ledger, preventing unauthorized modifications.
- Instantly Verifiable – Documents can be validated in real-time without intermediaries.
- Digitally Transferable – Ownership and endorsement can be securely recorded and transferred.
How It Works:
- Documents are digitally tokenized on blockchain, ensuring authenticity.
- Only authorized stakeholders (banks, exporters, logistics firms) can access and validate records.
- End-to-end audit trails provide full transparency for compliance and dispute resolution.
MLETR Compliance: Enabling Legally Recognized Digital Trade Documents
What is MLETR?
The Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR), developed by UNCITRAL, sets the foundation for the legal recognition of digital trade documents. DocuTrade is designed to comply with MLETR, ensuring that electronic bills of lading (eBL), promissory notes, and digital letters of credit are legally valid and enforceable.
Why MLETR Compliance Matters:
- Recognized by trade finance regulators in multiple jurisdictions.
- Eliminates the legal uncertainty around digital trade documents.
- Speeds up trade processes by reducing reliance on physical paperwork.
- Future-proofs operations for businesses adopting digital trade.
TradeTrust: Enabling Cross-Border Interoperability
What is TradeTrust?
TradeTrust is an open, neutral framework developed to facilitate the interoperability of digital trade documents across jurisdictions. DocuTrade integrates with TradeTrust to ensure that:
- Digital trade documents are globally recognized by trade finance institutions.
- Interoperability between platforms is maintained, avoiding vendor lock-in.
- Secure verification and traceability are ensured without relying on centralized authorities.
Key Benefits of TradeTrust Integration:
- Cross-border acceptance – Trade documents remain compliant across different legal systems.
- Transparent verification – Trade parties can verify document authenticity instantly.
- Seamless integration with customs and trade authorities – Ensures regulatory alignment.
With DocuTrade + TradeTrust, businesses can confidently exchange trade documents in a legally compliant and interoperable digital ecosystem.
Security & Privacy: Enterprise-Grade Protection for Trade Documents
Keeping Trade Data Secure
Trade finance documents contain sensitive commercial and financial data. DocuTrade employs advanced security protocols to safeguard data from cyber threats and unauthorized access.
- End-to-End Encryption – Protects data at rest and in transit.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Ensures only authorized users access documents.
- Zero-Trust Security Architecture – Enforces strict access controls.
- Regulatory Compliance – Adheres to global data protection regulations.
Fraud Prevention Mechanisms:
- Blockchain timestamping – Ensures documents remain unchanged post-issuance.
- Role-Based Access Controls – Ensures only authorized personnel handle documents.
- Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) & Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) Integration –
- Verifiable Digital Identity – Ensures that businesses involved in trade transactions are properly identified using globally recognized LEIs.
- Fraud Prevention – Reduces risks by validating counterparties against GLEIF's global database.
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards – Aligns with banking, trade finance, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
API & Interoperability: Seamless Integration with Trade Ecosystems
Plug & Play with Existing Trade Systems
DocuTrade is designed for seamless integration with banks, logistics providers, insurers, and enterprise trade platforms.
- ERP & Core Banking System Integration
- API-First Architecture
- Smart Contract Automation
Supported Integrations:
- Trade finance platforms – Works with major trade networks and banking systems.
- Customs & regulatory bodies – Ensures compliance with global trade regulations.
- Shipping & logistics platforms – Streamlines cargo documentation and clearance.
