eB/L
WaveBL Completes Proof of Value for eBL Platform
Blockchain-based electronic bill of lading platform, WaveBL has announced completion of its proof of value (POV) testing with Swift, five
What Makes a System “reliable” and is There Strength in Numbers?
Alignment between UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 and MLETR. Criteria for electronic trade document reliability, the Act's impact on eUCP, and systems for digitising trade.
Electronic Bills Of Lading: Where We Are And Where We Need To Be
The evolution from traditional paper Bills of Lading to electronic formats, detailed in ICC Opinion TA.929, reflects a seismic shift; as eB/Ls gain traction through digital platforms like Bolero and pioneering blockchain technology, legal recognition and harmonization lag.
UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023
This is the full text of the UK Electronic Documents Act (UK EDA) of 2023, including all definitions, how the law applies, and when it went into effect.
UK Digitalisation of Trade
UK Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 marks a sea change in trade finance industry. At its core, the Act does something incredibly simple: it provides legal status to electronic trade documents, making them equivalent to their paper counterparts
Boxing Day in Dubai
An easy read summary of a conversation between industry heavyweights Robert Parson and Vin O'Brien on practical and legal aspects of bills of lading.
One Way eUCP’s Aim to Facilitate Electronic Presentation Can Be Advanced
Despite advancements, eUCP has limited use, especially in China. The article discusses the challenges of electronic presentation and underscores the importance of recognizing electronic records on par with paper documents in LC transactions.
GSBN Announces B/L Data Enhancements
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a technology consortium building blockchain- enabled operating systems geared toward global trade, announced two new
