Benefits as an Exporter or Importer
Last updated 2 April 2026
Benefits for EXPORTERS and IMPORTERS
TradeTrust can be used for eBLs in digital trade financing, improves processing of cargo-claim between trading partners and improves fraud management.
More Capital Liquidity
Conduct more trades for profit with access to more working capital from banks and alternative financiers with fractionalised financing
Efficient Operational Processes
Enhance productivity and optimise supply chains through rapid exchange of digital information that is transparent and can be trusted
Reduce Cost of Shipping
Lower overhead cost of paper usage and reduce unnecessary demurrage and detention charges of holding cargo due to delay in documentation
How TradeTrust can help in your Trading
TradeTrust facilitates:
Digital Trade Financing
Using TradeTrust-enabled electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) will improve the cash conversion cycle for businesses as it reduces time lag from delays in paper document delivery. Tokenising real-world assets for eBLs creates the possibility of fractionalised financing with multiple financiers for the same eBL.
By using digital banking, you can skip the need to submit and collect physical documents from banks or through courier services.Cargo Claim
Between trade partners, processes and collaborative workflows are optimised with end-to-end transactions that can be traced, as well as documentation and validation checks that are fully automated. By enabling the surrendering of the eBL digitally, goods can be claimed in a timely fashion without the need for a paper bill of lading.Risk of Fraud Management
Electronic documents like bills of lading and certificates of origin expedite trade compliance and cross-border cargo shipping arrangements. Border controls of the importing country perform document checks by automation of the digital copy, or scanning the embedded QR code on printed copies, for instant verification of documents' source and authenticity.
By enabling an endorsement chain, the real-time transfer of ownership or title of the Bill of Lading, and ensuring traceability and authenticity, the risk of fraud is significantly reduced.
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Our stakeholders
Over 60 industry players, 14 government bodies and Trade Association and Chambers, and 36 platforms have successfully conducted trials for Trade Finance and Cargo Release use cases.
Integration of TradeTrust into your existing IT system
Technical Guides and TradeTrust-ready Partners
You can refer to our Technical Guides to integrate TradeTrust into you IT system. Alternatively you can outsource or subscribe to the services of TradeTrust-ready partners.
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TradeTrust Readiness Programme
The programme is supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). It invites Digital Trade Platforms (DTPs) and carriers within the maritime trade ecosystem to adopt the TradeTrust framework and demonstrate live, cross-platform interoperability for electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs).