Since its foundation in the United States in 2021, Secro, a document workflow automation platform, has made significant strides in digitalizing inventory and trade finance. As of July 2025, the company has been operating out of Switzerland and has extended its digitalization technology to more than 48 countries, transforming $3.5 billion worth of shipments. Secro’s services are employed by six of the world’s top ten commodity traders and over 300 importers, exporters, and logistics providers. The company’s growth in Europe has been bolstered by the recent adoption of its network by a major tier-1 European bank.
In a pivotal development in October 2025, Crédit Agricole CIB began utilizing Secro’s blockchain technology for its commodity operations. This collaboration led to the bank’s first digital commercial transaction in the energy sector, involving a leading global trader. A digital document of title was issued by a vessel master at sea, transferred instantaneously to the shipper, and securely stored in Crédit Agricole CIB’s digital vault. The bank maintained control over the original document throughout the voyage, endorsing it to the final consignee upon settlement. This successful transaction has initiated a steady stream of digital shipments, marking a significant move towards large-scale adoption of digital negotiable instruments within Switzerland’s sophisticated commodity trading industry.
The confidence in Secro’s platform was further validated when ING adopted the technology in early 2026, following Crédit Agricole CIB’s lead. Known for its role in digital advancements within the commodity finance sector, ING is working to expand the use of tokenization technology across its client portfolio to enhance trade finance operations. The bank’s Swiss branch is exploring the application of Secro’s platform for inventory financing, a move that could position ING as the first bank globally to tokenize documents of title throughout the entire commodity finance value chain. The anticipated digital trading operations by ING, alongside the onboarding of other financial institutions, highlight the growing network effect of Secro’s platform.
Secro’s strategic decision to establish its European headquarters in Switzerland was influenced by the country’s robust legal framework provided by the Distributed Ledger Technology Act. This law affords digital ledger-based securities the same legal recognition as traditional paper documents. Secro’s infrastructure, based in Zurich, ensures compliance with international digital trade laws, including those in the UK, Singapore, and the United States. The platform offers several advantages, such as reduced transactional risk, enhanced legal security, and increased operational speed. By facilitating instant verification of titles, banks can expedite financing, thereby optimizing cash flow for traders.
Secro has set a new industry standard for trade digitalization with its internationally-patented tokenization technology, ensuring compliance with advanced digital trade laws. Approved by major marine insurance carriers and recognized by the International Chamber of Commerce, Secro is certified as a SOC2-type 2 and ISO 27001 company. This innovative platform continues to shape the future of trade finance, as highlighted by statements from Crédit Agricole CIB and ING, both emphasizing the enhanced efficiency and transparency brought by digital solutions. For more information on Secro’s transformative solutions, visit their official website.