THG and Teleport Build AI-Driven Digital Customs System on Hedera to Transform Cross-Border Trade

The Hashgraph Group (THG) and Teleport have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a next-generation Digital Customs Documentation System (DCDS) designed to streamline cross-border eCommerce logistics using distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence, and standardized digital trade frameworks.

Built on the Hedera network, the system aims to eliminate long-standing inefficiencies in global customs processes by creating immutable, real-time records of shipment events. By leveraging Hedera’s distributed ledger infrastructure, the solution introduces a tamper-proof and fully auditable data layer that enhances transparency and trust across multiple parties involved in international trade.

At the core of the system is the integration of AI-driven HS code validation, designed to improve the accuracy of product classification and reduce costly customs delays caused by misdeclaration or documentation errors. In addition, the platform incorporates the TradeTrust framework, enabling legally recognized electronic trade documents and supporting paperless cross-border transactions with stronger legal certainty.

Teleport, the logistics arm of Capital A and one of Southeast Asia’s largest air logistics operators, brings deep operational expertise in eCommerce fulfillment and cross-border parcel movement. In 2025 alone, the company processed more than 167 million parcels across the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the scale at which the new system could be deployed. Initial implementation will focus on high-volume Malaysian cross-border routes and domestic air logistics flows, where customs friction remains a key bottleneck.

The system is further enhanced by Hedera’s Consensus Service, which records shipment milestones in real time, and is designed to integrate with decentralized identifiers to improve traceability across global supply chains. Together, these components aim to reduce delays, lower administrative costs, and improve risk assessment for customs authorities and logistics operators alike.

According to The Hashgraph Group leadership, the solution is designed with scalability in mind, extending beyond air logistics into land and sea freight while potentially connecting customs authorities, merchants, and logistics providers in a unified digital ecosystem. A proof of concept is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.

Teleport emphasizes that while logistics remains a physical business, its future must be digital-first. The company views the partnership as a step toward a more efficient and transparent supply chain system that reduces friction and enhances customer experience across Southeast Asia and beyond.

If successful, the Digital Customs Documentation System could mark a significant shift in global trade infrastructure, moving customs processing from fragmented, paper-heavy workflows toward a real-time, AI-assisted and blockchain-verified system of record.

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