Insights That Shape Global Trade Today and Tomorrow

The Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2 Directive) aims to bolster the cybersecurity resilience and incident response capacities of organizations within the European Union. It emphasizes the importance of managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, particularly in the supply chain. This...

Electronic Bill of Lading (eB/L) represents a significant evolution in the shipping and logistics industry, moving from traditional paper-based documentation to digital formats. This transition is not just about improving efficiency and reducing costs; it holds substantial potential for positive environmental,...

Borrowers in commodity trade finance can significantly benefit from using Secro tokenized electronic bills of lading (eBL) over traditional paper-based bills of lading. Firstly, Secro tokenized eBL ensures faster processing times. The electronic transfer of title is instantaneous, reducing delays associated...

In this analysis, we compared two scenarios for a bank’s $100 million portfolio of commodity trade finance loans: one where 100% of the portfolio is secured with Secro tokenized e-bills of lading (eBL) and another where only 70% of the portfolio is secured due to the use of couriered paper bills...

Legacy E-Bills of Lading Traditional e-bills of lading, introduced by various providers since the early 2000s, base their legal validity on a private multi-party agreement known as the “rulebook.” Despite their potential, these legacy e-bills have seen limited adoption, with a current usage...