Trade Flow
In the complex world of international trade, businesses face constant challenges with scattered communication, tricky compliance issues, and a lack of supply chain visibility. Traditional customs brokerage, reliant on manual paperwork and disconnected systems, is slow and prone to error. To solve this, Scaloy developed TradeFlow—a state-of-the-art mobile app designed to bring automation, clarity, and reliability to cross-border logistics. The primary objective was to create a comprehensive platform that seamlessly integrates real-time shipment tracking, compliance management, and automated documentation into a single, mobile-first application. TradeFlow empowers businesses to oversee their entire customs and logistics process from one convenient hub, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder satisfaction, while being flexible enough for future innovations like blockchain and AI.Project Overview
Project Info
Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Sectors: Customs Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, & International Trade
Audience: Importers, Exporters, & Customs Brokers
Technical Stack
Team & Timeline
Team: Mobile-First Logistics & Supply Chain App Team
Timeline: 6-8 Months (Full Platform Development & Pilot)
Methodology: Agile Development & User-Centric Design
Impact & Key Outcomes
Our Strategic Approach
Challenge: Lack of Real-Time Visibility & Fragmented Communication
Logistics teams relied on disjointed systems with little to no real-time shipment tracking. Communication between importers, exporters, and brokers was siloed across emails and phone calls, leading to misunderstandings, coordination delays, and a reactive approach to problem-solving.
Solution: Real-Time Shipment Tracking & Integrated Communication.
The TradeFlow app provides a mobile dashboard with end-to-end, real-time tracking of goods at every transit point. To break down communication silos, we implemented built-in messaging channels, allowing all logistics partners to coordinate and share information seamlessly within a single platform.
Challenge: Complex Compliance & Manual, Paper-Based Documentation
Keeping up with constantly changing global customs regulations manually was risky and time-consuming. The heavy reliance on physical paperwork for customs clearance, invoices, and certifications was slow, prone to human error, and often resulted in costly shipment delays and penalties.
Solution: Customs Compliance Tools & Automated Documentation.
The app features built-in customs compliance tools, including tariff classification and real-time regulatory updates, to prevent errors before they happen. We digitized the entire documentation process, allowing users to securely upload, edit, and submit customs forms, invoices, and certificates within the app.
Core Platform Features
- Real-Time Shipment Tracking End-to-end visibility of goods from port to final delivery with live, automated status updates on the mobile app.
- Customs Compliance Tools Integrated features for tariff classification, PGA advisory, and real-time regulatory updates to avoid costly delays.
- Integrated Communication Channels Built-in messaging to seamlessly connect importers, exporters, and brokers for clear and instant coordination.
- Automated Digital Documentation Digitize, upload, edit, and securely submit all customs forms, invoices, and certificates within the app.
- Cross-Platform Mobile Accessibility A responsive React Native app for managing the entire logistics workflow on the go, on both Android and iOS platforms.
- Secure Authentication & Hosting Enterprise-grade security with OAuth 2.0 and a reliable, scalable infrastructure hosted on AWS.
"TradeFlow has truly revolutionized how we handle cross-border shipments. Everything from tracking to compliance and documentation is now clear, quick, and accessible on the go. We've significantly cut down on errors and boosted client satisfaction in a big way."Logistics Head, Mid-East Trading Company
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