Transmute, a leader in supply chain data management and visibility solutions, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its E-Commerce Technology Demonstration in collaboration with the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Following the success of last year’s Steel Tech Demo, this new initiative will involve key government agencies and leading commercial partners, including A.N. Deringer, Inc., BASF, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), and GS1 US.
With the growing volume of de minimis shipments entering the U.S., which can be exploited by bad actors to smuggle illicit or counterfeit goods, modernizing trade processes is critical. Transmute, contracted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Silicon Valley Innovation Program (DHS SVIP), has spent five years developing open, interoperable data standards to provide CBP with near real-time access to digitally signed, structured trade data.
“Supply chains continue to rely heavily on outdated paper and PDF documentation, resulting in fragmented data silos and security risks,” said Karyl Fowler, CEO of Transmute. “Our approach to digitizing cross-border data flows empowers organizations to gain better control of their supply chains. We are excited to showcase this in our upcoming E-Commerce Tech Demo with our partners at CBP.”
Aligned with CBP’s ACE 2.0 initiative, Transmute’s platform converts existing data formats into interoperable verifiable credentials, providing seamless connectivity and actionable insights. The platform has undergone extensive testing and will undergo final synthetic data tests with US CBP during the demo. The participation of government and commercial partners underscores a shared commitment to safeguarding de minimis shipments and enhancing trade efficiency.
“Modernizing our trade processes and authorities is essential if we are to keep pace with the volume and speed of today’s trading environment,” said AnnMarie R. Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner of CBP’s Office of Trade. “Global interoperability standards established through W3C will pave the way for enhanced supply chain transparency and flexibility.”
Scheduled for November 2024, the E-Commerce Tech Demo will allow commercial partners to test Transmute’s platform for sending digitally verifiable pre-arrival shipment data to CBP using synthetic data. Transmute remains committed to advancing verifiable data solutions across industries, promoting innovation, and creating a more secure, interconnected global trade ecosystem.