Secro Inc. is a US-based company founded in 2021 by industry veterans and technology experts, with the vision to enable frictionless global trade.
Our tokenization technology enables real-time and secure collaboration between parties involved in cross-border commodity trade and transportation. Our customers can digitally create, sign and exchange digital negotiable instruments, such as charterparty bills of lading.
Our platform uses full data encryption and is built on private blockchain technology to ensure maximum security.
Delighted to be part of the panel discussion “Key insights from industry leaders and current trends” at Gafta’s “Digitalisation of the Commodity Trade” seminar in Geneva, on Feb 4th.
In a moment where the adoption of electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) and digital trade documents is clearly at an inflection point, digitization in the agri-commodity industry is advancing faster than ever.
Thank you to Jaine Chisholm Caunt OBE, Stephane Graber, Jeremy Cheon, Paul Harrison and Sorin Albeanu for bringing their perspectives to this important conversation. Together, we’re shaping the future of global trade.
📜 Full programme and registration: https://lnkd.in/dhN3YPnD#DigitalTrade#eBL#CommodityTrade#AgriCommodities#Innovation#Secro#Gafta
📢 Steady Momentum in eBL Adoption Reflects Industry Commitment to Digital Transformation
A recent survey conducted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) reveals a notable increase in the adoption of #electronicBillsofLading (eBLs), signaling strong progress toward global digitalization in trade.
According to the findings, the share of dual-format (eBL and paper) adoption has grown significantly, increasing from 33.0% to 49.2%. This milestone highlights the industry’s collective effort to streamline operations, reduce reliance on physical documentation, and enhance efficiency across supply chains.
As businesses continue to embrace digital solutions, eBL adoption represents a critical step in enabling more secure, transparent, and cost-effective trade processes.
Read more about this important development here: https://lnkd.in/e5PNfGpX.
#DigitalTransformation#TradeInnovation#eBL#SupplyChainOptimization
📰 Exciting News: Secro Achieves SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance
At Secro, security of our clients' data and documents is top priority. As part of our testament to this, we’re thrilled to share that we have successfully achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance. This milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting the security, privacy, and confidentiality of your data.
As our customer you will be able to rely on:
- Increased Trust
- Data Security Assurance
- Third-Party Validation
- Improved Risk Management
- Commitment to Best Practices
This rigorous audit process reaffirms our dedication to upholding the highest standards in data protection and while we are already ISO27001:2022 certified, we want to continue ensuring that your information remains secure with us. As we continue to enhance our security measures, we’re already working toward achieving SOC 2 Type 2 compliance to provide you with even greater peace of mind.
We truly value the trust you place in us, and we’re committed to continually strengthening our practices to serve you better.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
#SOC2#Security#Compliance#DataPrivacy
Exciting News! Secro is thrilled to participate in the upcoming Gafta: The Grain and Feed Trade Association Seminar on February 4th in Geneva. 🌾✨
As commodity trading accelerates its journey towards digitization, agricultural traders continue to lead the way in adopting innovative solutions. We’re proud to be part of this transformation and look forward to engaging with industry leaders to shape the future of digital trade.
See you there!
Don't forget to book!!🎟️
Join Covantis and Gafta in Geneva for a seminar on “Digitalisation of Agri trade execution and the path to making electronic documents a reality”!
The agricultural commodity trade is transforming and adapting to change - and Digitalisation is at the heart of this change. The international trade’s role is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. But as the global population grows and consumer values shift, food and agriculture systems must also evolve. Food and agricultural supply chains need continued modernisation and innovation.
Our seminar will cover:
• Insights into the legislative changes that are essential for driving digital innovation in the sector
• Opportunities and challenges of digitalisation in the agricultural commodity trade
• Perspectives from leading market participants on how they are leveraging technology across the agribusiness sector
📍 Location: Geneva
🗓 Date: 4 February
🕒 Time: 15:00–19:30
See the full agenda and register your place: https://lnkd.in/eVeuS66S#DigitalisationCommodityTrade#Gafta#AgriCommodities#DigitalisationSeminar#AgriTrade
🚀 Proud Milestone Achieved! 🌐
We are thrilled to announce that Secro's digital trade documents tokenization platform has been officially verified as a reliable platform under the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) by the Digital Governance Council (DGC) and the @International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Digital Standards Initiative!
This verification confirms Secro’s alignment with #MLETR's highest standards of security, operational excellence, and compliance, enabling functional equivalence to traditional trade documents in a fully digital environment. Secro is committed to deliver cutting-edge, #secure, and #reliable digital trade solutions to our clients worldwide.
Key highlights of the certification include:
☑️ Conformity with MLETR’s Articles 1–7.
☑️ Functional Equivalence as per Articles 8–11 (Writing, Signature, Control).
☑️ Assurance of General Reliability Standards under Article 12, supported by advanced operational and technical controls.
This achievement is a testament to our commitment to driving innovation and trust in global trade, and we remain dedicated to empowering businesses with seamless, secure, and efficient digital trade solutions.
A big thank you to our clients, partners, and the incredible Secro team for making this possible. Together, we are shaping the future of trade. 🌍
#DigitalTrade#Innovation#MLETR#TradeDocuments#Secro
2025: A New Chapter Begins
As we step into 2025, I can’t help but reflect on the whirlwind that was 2024. It was a year of extraordinary challenges and achievements: stabilizing a growing team, elevating our platform to enterprise-grade security, winning our first XXL clients, raising funds, and exploring new product opportunities.
This morning, during my workout, it hit me—what the Secro team has accomplished is truly remarkable. We’ve built something incredible. Personally, I’ve surpassed goals I thought were impossible just a year ago. And yet, I’ve often struggled to fully appreciate it, weighed down by the inevitable hurdles:
• Rejections from investors
• Hesitations from prospective clients and partners
• Setbacks in hiring and collaborations
I’ve made the mistake—too many times—of letting these challenges obscure the power and beauty of what we’ve built. Over the past three years, alongside an amazing team and incredible partners, we’ve created something I’m profoundly proud of.
So here’s my 2025 intention:
Entrepreneurship is an extraordinary journey. It’s about more than building a product, a team, or a distribution network—it’s about the people you meet, the skills you learn, and the resilience you cultivate. Success isn’t guaranteed, but the process is worth every ounce of effort.
To the Secro team, our investors, shareholders, customers, and partners: thank you for your trust, your support, and your belief in this vision. You’ve made this journey as rewarding as it is challenging.
Let’s make 2025 a year of resilience, success, and fulfillment—together.
P.S. The video is a throwback to Secro’s 2023 offsite in Krakow. In 2024, our team doubled in size, and I can’t wait to capture the energy of our 2025 all-hands event—complete with drone footage!
#Resilient#Successful#Rewarding
Leaders of the countries representing 60% of global trade committing to promoting the #eBL is not something to be taken for granted.
There has never been a time of such momentum to go #paperless.
#digitaltrade
Achieving 100% electronic Bill of Lading #eBL recently got another major step closer to becoming reality when global leaders committed to enabling and promoting the eBL.
The leaders of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation #APEC member economies – who together account for 60% of global trade - concluded their meeting in Lima, Peru, by issuing their Machu Pichu Declaration, which affirms their commitment to enhancing supply chain connectivity. In particular, the leaders want to enhance transparency, efficiency, and reliability of trade by digitalising key processes, and the recognition of electronic trade-related documents, such as the eBL.
Thomas Bagge, CEO of #DCSA, said, “At DCSA, we are proud and honoured to contribute to this great milestone in trade digitalisation and remain equally committed to achieving 100% eBL by collaboration with all stakeholders of global supply chains.”
To read more about the Machu Pichu Declaration and its impact on the digitalisation of global trade, including comments from Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru.
See the full release here: https://bit.ly/4iIC8xm#APECPeru2024#MLETR#FITAllianceLeah ListonIngrid HuapayaDominique Willems
