Since its inception in the United States in 2021, the document workflow automation platform SECRO has made significant strides in the digitalization of inventory and trade finance, particularly after establishing a presence in Switzerland by July 2025. With its technology facilitating the digitalization of over $3.5 billion worth of shipments across 48 countries, SECRO has garnered the trust of six out of the top ten largest commodity traders, along with more than 300 importers, exporters, and logistics service providers. This rapid adoption is further bolstered by the engagement of top-tier European banks with the platform, marking a notable shift in the industry.
A key development occurred in October 2025 when Crédit Agricole CIB integrated SECRO’s blockchain technology into its operations, embarking on digitalizing its commodity transactions. This collaboration led to the bank’s inaugural digital commercial operation in the energy sector, involving a prominent global trader. The process included the issuance of a digital document of title by a vessel master at sea, which was swiftly transferred to the shipper and securely held in Crédit Agricole CIB’s SECRO digital vault. This seamless digital process allowed the bank to maintain control over the document throughout the voyage, endorsing it digitally to the final consignee upon settlement. This successful transaction has paved the way for more digital negotiable instruments in the Swiss commodity trading industry, showcasing operational efficiency and security.
The platform’s ecosystem received a further boost when ING adopted SECRO in early 2026, following the lead of Crédit Agricole CIB. Renowned for its innovative approach in the commodity finance sector, ING is exploring SECRO’s technology for inventory financing, aiming to become the first bank to tokenize documents of title across the entire commodity finance value chain. With digital trading operations poised to begin shortly, SECRO is witnessing a network effect, with multiple banks joining the platform. This expansion addresses the primary challenge of digital trade by ensuring end-to-end connectivity and interoperability among exporters, logistics providers, traders, and banks.
SECRO’s decision to establish its European headquarters in Switzerland was strategic, leveraging the country’s robust legal framework under the Distributed Ledger Technology Act. This legal environment provides digital ledger-based securities the same standing as traditional paper documents. SECRO’s technology infrastructure, based in Zurich, ensures data protection and compliance with global digital trade laws, including the UK ETDA and Singapore ETA. The platform offers several advantages, such as reduced transactional risk, increased legal robustness, enhanced operational speed, and improved liquidity for traders.
Having built a universal reference for trade digitalization, SECRO continues to lead with its patented tokenization technology, ensuring compliance with advanced digital trade laws. Recognized by major marine insurance carriers and listed by the International Chamber of Commerce, SECRO stands as a SOC2-type 2 and ISO 27001 certified company. As the industry moves toward digital transformation, SECRO remains at the forefront, providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience in trade finance. For more information, visit their website at https://www.secro.io.