Shipping & Logistics

Change is Inevitable

Traditional B2B payments and asset flows remain slow, costly, and opaque. Cross-border transactions can take days or weeks to settle, with multiple banks and processors each adding fees and delays​. In fact, many payments still run through a “Rube Goldberg machine” of intermediaries—each taking a cut and introducing latency​. These legacy processes haven’t fundamentally changed in decades and act like a hidden tax on business growth​. The result? High friction and poor visibility in global trade and supply chains. It’s time for an upgrade to a faster, more transparent way to move value that matches the always-online speed of modern business.

Digital Assets & Currency Solutions Overview

Stablecoins (digital currencies pegged 1:1 to fiat) and asset tokenization are enabling a leap in enterprise value exchange. Our firm, Digital Assets and Currencies (DACS) delivers these solutions to provide trusted, scalable, real-time transactions on blockchain rails. Stablecoins offer a compelling alternative to slow bank transfers by allowing near-instant transfers at significantly lower cost with end-to-end transparency​. For example, a B2B payment from India to the US that might take 3–7 days and ~$14–$150 in fees via correspondent banks can be settled near-real time  for cents  using stablecoins​. On enterprise-grade networks, these digital payments occur 24/7/365 with finality in seconds, eliminating cutoff times and reducing counterparty risk. 


Meanwhile, Tokenization extends these benefits beyond currency: it converts real assets into secure digital tokens, allowing instant ownership transfers and automated workflows. By reducing middlemen in processes (escrow, brokers, paperwork), tokenization lowers transaction costs and speeds up settlement for assets like documents, commodities, or certificates​. Importantly, DACS’s platform builds in compliance (MAS and Ethereum standards) and cryptographic security at its core – ensuring trust in each transaction by ensuring that the smart contracts are built to compliant standards and are security audited. 


The DACS platform, through leveraging Hedera and Ripple licenses and regulatory clearances can operate in most markets (US, UK, UAE, EU and Singapore). Ripple has Payments licenses in 53 countries and their reach into global banking institutions includes 100+ banks and payment providers on RippleNet (notably Santander, American Express, SBI Holdings, PNC Bank, etc.). Ripple’s tech is used in Asia (SBI Japan remittances), Middle East (UAE Exchange, Saudi Arabia’s pilot), EU (Banco Santander’s OnePay) to name a few. This means that stablecoins minted on our platform (client's own coin) and/or other stablecoins held in custody or transacted (such as USDC, EURC,etc) can be used to settle transactions across most of the globe. 


We will provide the technical infrastructure, the application and key functionality using the Hedera network and Ripple to facilitate certain events in the lifecycle of the stablecoin such conversion to fiat currency in the last mile, as the recipient may only accept fiat currency payment. 

DACS Value Drivers

Digital Bill of Lading & Cargo Tokens

  • Replace traditional Bills of Lading with tokenised digital equivalents, ensuring instant and fraud-resistant title transfer.

  • Automate logistics handoffs, document verification, and customs clearance across jurisdictions.

Tokenised Freight Capacity Marketplaces

Convert container slots or shipping capacity into tradable tokens—enabling spot trading, resale, or real-time booking optimization.

Real-Time Port & Freight Fee Payments

Pay berthing, customs, and demurrage fees in stablecoins upon cargo delivery, avoiding delays and reducing the need for intermediaries.

Dynamic, On-Chain Freight Settlement

  • Use geolocation and sensor data (IoT) to trigger milestone payments (e.g. goods delivered in full and on time), reducing disputes.


  • Freight forwarders, 3PLs, and insurers are paid programmatically, eliminating reconciliation delays.

Why Leaders are Embracing Digital Assets & Currency Solutions

CEO

Drive market leadership and innovation by pioneering new digital business models. Early adoption signals agility and vision – positioning the company ahead of competitors as the industry moves toward blockchain-based commerce​

CFO

Unlock significant cost savings and improved liquidity. Stablecoin payments cut transaction fees and FX costs (often by 80–90% or more), while real-time settlement reduces days-sales-outstanding and trapped working capital​. Financial flows become more transparent and auditable, simplifying compliance and treasury operations.

COO

Streamline operations and reduce risk. Automated, on-chain workflows eliminate paperwork and minimize errors or fraud. With instant payments and tokenized assets, supply chain and logistics processes accelerate, shrinking cycle times. Reliable, traceable transactions also bolster resiliency – less dependency on third parties means fewer single points of failure in your value chain.

Future-proof the enterprise with secure, scalable tech that aligns with digital transformation goals. Blockchain integration modernizes legacy systems, enabling interoperability and real-time data sharing across partners. DACS’s solutions can be sandboxed and piloted alongside existing ERP/IT infrastructure, reducing disruption. The result is a more agile IT architecture ready for AI, IoT and data-driven innovation, with strong security (encryption, immutability) at its core.

CIO

The message is clear: the future of B2B value exchange is on-chain, and the time to explore is now. Forward-looking organizations are already transacting millions via stablecoins and tokenized assets, reaping speed and cost advantages that compound over time. By identifying and starting with small pilots in controlled sandbox environments (for example, a stablecoin pilot for cross-border vendor payments or a tokenization trial for carbon credits), your enterprise builds crucial digital resilience and know-how in a controlled environment.

These early experiments lay the groundwork for bigger transformations, from real-time supply chain finance to fully digitized asset marketplaces – all aligned with emerging standards and ESG goals.

Adopting stablecoins and tokenization isn’t just an IT project; it’s a strategic initiative in market leadership. Just as the internet revolutionized information flow, this technology revolutionizes value flow. Embrace it to streamline your operations, delight your partners with seamless transactions, and demonstrate bold commitment to innovation and sustainability. 

Now is the time to lead: seize the first-mover advantage, future-proof your business, and set the pace in the new digital economy of tokenized, real-time value exchange. Your stakeholders, from investors to customers to regulators – will thank you for the foresight. The path to a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable enterprise starts with taking that important next step.