Founded in the United States in 2021, SECRO, a platform specializing in document workflow automation, has swiftly made a name for itself since establishing operations in Switzerland in July 2025. This move has positioned the company as a frontrunner in the digitalization of inventory and trade finance. SECRO’s technology has been instrumental in digitizing shipments valued at $3.5 billion across more than 48 countries. The platform counts six of the top ten largest commodity traders among its clients, alongside over 300 importers, exporters, and logistics service providers. The company’s network expansion enjoys robust support from Europe’s leading banks.
In a significant development for the commodity operations sector, Crédit Agricole CIB adopted SECRO’s proprietary blockchain technology in October 2025, marking a pivotal shift in its transactional commodity operations. This collaboration resulted in a groundbreaking digital commercial operation within the energy sector, executed with a major global trader and financed by the bank. The digital document of title was issued by the vessel master while at sea, transferred swiftly to the shipper, and stored securely by Crédit Agricole CIB in its SECRO digital vault. This setup allowed the bank to maintain control over the original document during the voyage and endorse it to the final consignee upon settlement. This successful transaction has paved the way for more digital negotiable instruments in Switzerland’s sophisticated commodity trading industry.
The confidence in SECRO’s platform was further reinforced when ING joined the ecosystem in early 2026, following Crédit Agricole CIB’s lead. Known for its proactive approach to digitization in the commodity finance sector, ING is exploring the application of SECRO’s technology for inventory financing. Once implemented, this would make ING the first bank to tokenize documents of title throughout the entire commodity finance value chain. The Dutch bank’s digital trading operations are set to commence soon, with several launch customers already on board, amplifying the platform’s network effect as more banks are integrated.
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 grants digital ledger-based securities the same legal status as traditional paper documents. SECRO’s infrastructure, located in the Zurich region, ensures top-tier data protection and compliance with various international digital trade frameworks. The platform offers significant advantages, such as reduced transactional risk, increased legal robustness, faster operational processes, and enhanced liquidity.
With its internationally patented tokenization technology, SECRO is setting a new standard for trade digitalization. Its solutions are globally compliant and approved by major marine insurance carriers, earning recognition from the International Chamber of Commerce. As a SOC2-type 2 and ISO 27001 certified company, SECRO continues to lead the way in digital trade innovation, offering a secure, efficient, and transparent platform for its clients worldwide.