WaveBL and TradeWaltz Sign Integration Agreement to Expand Digital Trade Connectivity into Japan

6.11.2026 –Tokyo, WaveBL and TradeWaltz are pleased to announce the signing of an integration agreement that will enable seamless digital trade document exchange between their platforms, marking a significant step in expanding digital trade finance connectivity into the Japanese market.

Through this integration, users on the TradeWaltz platform, including major Japanese banks and corporates, will gain access to WaveBL’s global network which includes carriers, banks and corporates by consuming electronic structured bank presentations and Bills of Lading (eBLs) issued on the WaveBL platform, enabling fully digital presentation of trade finance documents for Letters of Credit and Collection transactions.

TradeWaltz is backed by a consortium of leading Japanese stakeholders, including the country’s three megabanks, which play a central role in Japan’s global trade finance activity. This integration creates a unique opportunity to connect WaveBL’s global network with one of the world’s most significant banking ecosystems.

By connecting the two platforms, the agreement expands access for WaveBL users to Japanese banks and corporates, while enabling TradeWaltz participants to engage with the growing global network of carriers, forwarders, and customers already operating on WaveBL.

“This agreement represents an important step in expanding digital trade connectivity into Japan,” said Noam Rosenfeld, CEO of WaveBL. “By integrating with TradeWaltz, we are enabling access to a highly strategic banking ecosystem and supporting the transition to digital trade finance workflows across key global markets.”

““Through this strategic integration with WaveBL, we are not only accelerating the adoption of secure digital trade documentation but also taking a significant first step towards advanced settlement and next-generation trade finance standards leveraging blockchain infrastructure,” said Takahiro Sato, President and CEO of TradeWaltz. “Connecting our platform with WaveBL enables our users to seamlessly participate in a broader global trade and finance ecosystem while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. We remain fully committed to driving the social implementation of blockchain technology from a high-level perspective, establishing the future global standards for the industry.”

The integration is designed to support secure, efficient, and compliant digital document exchange across platforms, allowing banks and corporates to streamline trade finance workflows, reduce reliance on paper-based processes, and accelerate transaction timelines.

About WaveBL
WaveBL is a leading provider of blockchain-based digital document solutions for global trade. Its platform enables secure issuance, transfer, and surrender of electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) and other trade documents, ensuring legal compliance and global recognition. WaveBL has been adopted by 7 of the world’s 12 largest ocean carriers, making it a leader in eBL adoption within the container shipping industry. Recognized and approved by the International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) since 2019, WaveBL is committed to creating an open, interoperable network that powers the next generation of paperless trade.

About TradeWaltz
TradeWaltz Inc. operates and provides the trade information collaboration platform “TradeWaltz” as a cloud solution, enabling centralized electronic management of information related to trade operations. The service was commercialized following approximately four years of system development, technical verification, legal reform proposals, and business planning conducted by a trade consortium formed by NTT DATA and 18 major trade practitioners. Backed by major Japanese institutions, including Japan’s three megabanks — MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho — TradeWaltz plays a central role in advancing the digitization of trade documentation and financial workflows across Japan and is committed to building a secure, efficient, and interoperable digital trade ecosystem.

■About TradeWaltz（https://www.tradewaltz.com）
TradeWaltz Inc. operates and provides the trade information collaboration platform “TradeWaltz” as a cloud solution, enabling centralized electronic management of information related to trade operations. The service was commercialized following approximately four years of system development, technical verification, legal reform proposals, and business planning conducted by a trade consortium formed by NTT DATA and 18 major trade practitioners.

Currently, the business is jointly operated with investment from 18 companies: NTT DATA Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, TW Link Co., Ltd., Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Toyoshima & Co., Ltd., Kamigumi Co., Ltd., Fujitrans Corporation, Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., Ltd., Nissin Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Logistics Corporation, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.