Outdated processes and fragmented systems have long slowed down global trade, not because of fraud but due to operational friction. Slow paperwork, missing data, and limited visibility have been major obstacles.
IOTA is now stepping in with a digital solution that is already reducing inefficiencies in major trade routes.
The IOTA protocol introduces real-time visibility into the logistics chain, supported by tamper-proof audit records that reduce the chance of disputes. With instant customs verification, cross-border processes that used to take weeks are now handled in seconds. All of this operates on a network that doesn’t charge fees to users, thanks to IOTA’s congestion-free design.
As one X user said,
“While others chase speculative hype, IOTA is laying the infrastructure that makes tokenized trade and compliant DePIN a reality.”
Pilot experiments in East Africa are already yielding results.
Kenyan export firms using IOTA’s Trade and Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP) reported reduced customs processing times and costs 30% lower than before. Up to 50% of the trade and logistics gap was eliminated and helped mid and small exporters to accelerate shipments and feel more secure in the process.
Real-World Trials Cut Delays and Costs in East Africa and Europe
The IOTA’s Trade and Logistics Information Network (TWIN) is replacing physical trade documents with digital ones. Secure credentials are used to facilitate the transfer of custom forms and digital invoices in a snap. This eliminates intermediaries and makes cross-country trade more efficient.
Many TWIN testing nations reported shorter processing times and more efficient co-operation between agents. Small and medium-sized businesses in these nations have seen volume in trade improve by 35%. Meanwhile, reports indicate that IOTA reduce global transaction costs to up to 80% in June 2025.
The infrastructure behind this evolution is IOTA’s feeless distributed ledger, the Tangle. This allows transactions to be completed without fees to end users. Organisations can sponsor fees where required, maintaining the usability of the protocol and restricting spam to a minimum.
Collaboration Drives IOTA’s Reach in Digital Trade Infrastructure
Launched in partnership with the Tony Blair Institute, TradeMark Africa, the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, and the World Economic Forum, the TWIN Foundation brings a shared, open platform to developing economies. Its goal is to offer accessible infrastructure for secure digital trade, replacing the old systems that have created barriers for years.
Through token-based trade documentation, IOTA removes the risks of data tampering and lets participants keep full control of their records. The secure structure prevents fraud while improving transparency across all parts of the supply chain. Once documents are verified, trade can move forward immediately—without needing to wait for approvals.
IOTA’s approach is drawing attention not just from logistics firms but from analysts as well. As of today, IOTA’s token is trading at $0.2080, up 4.6% over 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $815.4 million. In the previous update, we reported that analysts see potential for a price move similar to 2020, which could push it to $1—an increase of over 300% from its current level.