Switzerland-based The Hashgraph Group (THG), a Web3 & AI engineering firm, and Malaysia-based air logistics firm Teleport will jointly co-develop a Digital Customs Documentation System (DCDS) to digitize and manage the lifecycle of customs documentation for cross-border trade.

The system, currently in development as a proof of concept, will initially focus on e-commerce shipments and is designed to improve efficiency and security in cross-border logistics across Southeast Asia, Teleport said in a release on Wednesday.

According to Teleport, which was established in 2019 as affordable airline AirAsia’s logistics venture, the platform can address common challenges in customs processes. They include parcel misclassification, documentation errors, and disputes arising from multi-party handling. Research by Avalara found that 43 percent of organizations report shipment delays due to customs issues, while 41 percent cite complex and inconsistent regulatory requirements as major supply chain obstacles.

The proposed system incorporates three core technologies. It uses distributed ledger technology via the Hedera network to create immutable records of shipping events, integrates with the TradeTrust framework for standardized and legally recognized electronic documents, and applies AI-assisted validation for Harmonized System (HS) codes to improve classification accuracy. The Digital Customs Documentation System is expected to enhance transparency, reduce manual processes, and support faster customs clearance by enabling tamper-proof and verifiable trade records.

Teleport, which operates a large air logistics network in the region, handled more than 167 million parcels across Asia Pacific in 2025. The system will initially be deployed on selected Malaysian cross-border routes and high-volume domestic air cargo lanes.

The platform will utilize Hedera’s Consensus Service to manage customs documentation and is designed to scale across different modes of transport, including land, air, and sea. It will also integrate with THG’s TrackTrace solution to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility through verifiable digital records.

Teleport’s revenue up 10 percent on year in the fourth quarter of 2025