The Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), built on the IOTA blockchain and TWIN network, is reshaping trade logistics in East Africa. Introduced by Antony Magayu of the IOTA Foundation during the East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit, TLIP enables exporters, agencies, and freight providers to share trade documents directly—eliminating the need for intermediaries, emails, and paper trails.
TLIP (built on IOTA) is already creating real impact in the real world.
— Dominik Schiener (@DomSchiener) June 1, 2025
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Crucially, this blockchain-backed system offers verifiable and transparent data, improving trust and visibility throughout the trade chain—from producers to customs officials and end customers. What once took weeks to process at the UK border is now being completed in under five minutes, demonstrating TLIP’s global applicability.
Kenya’s Trade Gains: 80% Cost Reduction, 96% Border Efficiency
Pilot results from Kenya show the transformational potential of TLIP. Transaction costs for traders have plummeted by 80%, providing a major incentive for adoption, particularly in developing economies where high trade costs are a significant barrier. Moreover, cross-border process efficiency has surged by 96%, thanks to TLIP’s automated workflows that eliminate manual delays.
Another major milestone is the increased inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SME participation has risen by 35%, indicating that streamlined processes are lowering entry barriers and expanding opportunities for regional businesses in global markets.
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Digital Trade Standardization in Motion
TLIP is more than just a pilot—it’s a functioning model of real-time digital trade infrastructure. It champions accessibility, trustworthiness, and system interoperability. Unlike many digital projects that remain theoretical, TLIP is already operational and delivering measurable outcomes in customs and logistics across East Africa.
As trade participants increasingly adopt TLIP, the potential for broader regional integration grows. With consistent success, TLIP could serve as a blueprint for digital trade systems across the Global South—making border delays, high costs, and data silos relics of the past.
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