As the first half of 2025 progresses, Trade Tech is excited to share the latest updates on its initiatives. This year has already been marked by innovation and growth, with continued efforts to maintain that momentum.
Trade Tech continues to focus on ensuring full compliance with the latest ICS2 regulations. The deadline for ICS2 Release 3 implementation for maritime and inland waterway house-level filers passed on April 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the EU’s Customs process. Looking ahead, the next major deadline is September 1, 2025, for ICS2 Release 3 implementation for road and rail transport. In response to these critical changes, Trade Tech has been enhancing the Syrinx platform, offering tools and resources to help clients navigate the evolving landscape of international trade and Customs compliance.
Additionally, Trade Tech has hosted global webinars, participated in meetings throughout the EU and UAE to discuss the new requirements, and provided regular updates through websites and social media channels. The ongoing focus is on improving Customs compliance and operational efficiency, which directly benefits businesses in the global trade ecosystem.
Port Technology Summit
Bryn Heimbeck, President & Co-Founder of Trade Tech, participated in panels at the Port Technology Summit North America (Feb 4-6). These panels explored the transformative impact of digital technologies on North American ports. Bryn stressed the need for better collaboration between shipping groups and terminals, and the importance of clearing cargo before arrival to improve efficiency.
RIEGE Inside Scoop Conference
Elisabeth Corjet, Trade Tech’s Director of Sales in Lyon, presented at Riege Software’s Inside Scope conference in Frankfurt, Germany on March 25–26, sharing insights on Manifest Security Filing requirements for countries including the U.S., Japan, Canada, Mexico, and South Africa. She also addressed the evolving ICS2 regulations, contributing to engaging discussions on global logistics compliance.
NCBFAA Annual Conference
Tom Lloyd, Trade Tech’s Vice President of Customer Relations & Data Services, spoke at the National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Annual Conference (April 6), offering practical guidance on complying with the EU’s ICS2 ENS filing requirements.
WACO AGM Conference
The WACO AGM Conference in Cascais, Portugal (April 6–9) was a successful gathering of industry leaders. Trade Tech, as an associate vendor and sponsor, contributed to the event with Elisabeth Corjet sharing key insights on the evolving landscape of security filings and emerging industry trends.
Trade Tech in the News
View a selection of publications that Trade Tech has been featured in recently, including Logistics News Middle East, American Journal of Transportation, International Trade Magazine, Inbound Logistics, and The Loadstar.
Company Updates
Mike Cooney Announcement – Trade Tech is advancing its Customs capabilities to support freight forwarders and logistics providers with more efficient digital solutions. As part of this effort, US Customs veteran Mike Cooney joined the team, bringing decades of expertise in Customs compliance and regulatory transformation. Read more here.
Webinars – We continue our series of webinars across the global including these latest dates
| Europe | Korea |
| India | Vietnam |
| USA | China |
| Hong Kong | Japan |
