Stuttgart, Germany (December 01, 2023) — Trade Technologies, the global leader for international trade document solutions, proudly commemorates the fifth anniversary of its Stuttgart office, a nexus of innovation and customer service excellence in the heart of Europe.
Revolutionizing Trade Documentation
Since its opening in December 2018, the Stuttgart branch has been instrumental in refining the trade documentation process for European exporters. A cadre of 17 experts, with a formidable 275 years of combined banking experience, have been at the core of this transformation. This experience, gained among others at premier institutions like Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC, is augmented by substantial expertise in commodity trading, logistics, and internal sales from an exporter's viewpoint. As a result, Trade Technologies Germany GmbH stands as a beacon of industry leadership, extending its impact across the European market.
Impactful Client Relations and Robust Transaction Handling
In its half-decade of operation, the Stuttgart team has been pivotal to Trade Technologies Group’s global success, contributing to an annual transaction value exceeding $16 billion and supporting over 1,500 global exporters. The team’s dedication to enhancing efficiency, reducing transaction costs, and expediting payment processes under Letters of credit has solidified Trade Technologies’ position as a trusted partner in trade finance.
Kirk Lundburg, CEO & President of Trade Technologies, reflects on this milestone, " Stuttgart is a well-appreciated extension of our global network and helped to drive our growth and innovation. This anniversary is not just a celebration of our past but a stepping stone to further advancements in trade finance technology."
Since its establishment, the company has serviced around 200 clients primarily in the DACH region, while also nurturing client relationships throughout Europe. Approximately 14,000 transactions have been expertly managed since December 2018, showcasing the team's proficiency and the market's confidence in their capabilities.
Evolving Services for a Digital Future
The portfolio of additional services refined and launched over the years includes:
- Doc-Prep services
- Pre-checking of Letter of credit documents authored by exporters
- Legalization of trade documents outside of Letters of credit
- Management of export collections
- Issuance of Chamber of Commerce Certificates of Origin
- Bespoke consulting & training in trade finance
In synergy with the group's strategic vision, Trade Technologies Germany GmbH consistently emphasizes digitalization and automation within trade finance transactions, equipping clients with advanced, tech-driven solutions.
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We are thrilled to share the experiences of our valued customers. One of our esteemed clients, MBK Maschinenbau GmbH, expressed their satisfaction by stating:
“I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Trade Technologies for their outstanding support in procuring and transporting two Letters of Credit to Egypt. Your professional approach and dedication ensured that these important documents reached their intended destination on time and without any hitches. Your expertise and dedication impressed us, and we value your reliability and ability to handle even complex tasks. Thanks to your help, we were able to successfully fulfill our business obligations in Egypt. We look forward to continued successful collaboration and are grateful for your excellent support.”
A Steadfast Member of ICC Germany
As a member of ICC Germany, Trade Technologies Germany GmbH reaffirms its dedication to maintaining exemplary international trade standards.
"While today we celebrate internally, our appreciation extends to our clients and partners, whose collaboration has been pivotal to our journey," shares Alex Paetzold, COO of Trade Technologies & MD of Trade Technologies Germany GmbH.
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About Trade Technologies
Founded in 1999, Trade Technologies (www.tradetechnologies.com) is the largest global provider of trade document services and software. From its offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, Trade Technologies provides leading exporters, freight forwarders, and international trade banks with trade document solutions, training, and consulting.
The Company’s cloud-based TradeSharp platform, TradeBridge Integration and Data Management Solutions and Outsourced Trade Document Services enable customers to streamline their operations, save money, accelerate payments, and eliminate discrepancies traditionally involved in international letter of credit, documentary collections, and open account transactions. More than 1,500 exporters, global trade banks, and freight forwarders depend on Trade Technologies’ services to process over $16 billion in international trade transactions each year. Globally, Trade Technologies is presenting original letter of credit and other trade documents online to 66 examination offices of 24 banks in 13 countries.
The TradeBridge Integration and Data Management Solutions, automate and digitize the entire trade finance data and document exchange for exporters and banks for letter of credit, documentary collections and open account presentations. By delivering data and documents directly to the back-office systems of major trade banks, banks and exporters are able to largely eliminate exchanging and processing paper documents and dramatically reducing the cost and time associated with traditional trade finance.
Trade Technologies has 15 operations offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Foshan, Hong Kong, Houston, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, and Stuttgart. Trade Technologies’ corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Texas.
Trade Technologies has continued its streak of recognition in the industry, recently being honored with two prestigious awards. In 2023, the company was awarded the title of "Most Promising Banking Technology Solution Providers Global" by Global Business and Finance Magazine, a testament to its innovative solutions in the banking technology space. Additionally, Trade Technologies has been named "Best Trade Tech Solutions Company Global 2023" at The Global Business and Finance Magazine Awards, further solidifying its position as a leader in trade technology. Previously, Trade Technologies was named by Silicon Review as one of the “50 Smartest Companies of the Year 2016.” In 2015, Trade Technologies was awarded the Presidential “E” Star Award for Export Services by the U.S. Department of Commerce and was selected by CIO Review Magazine for its annual list of the 20 Most Promising Banking Technology Solution Providers. Trade Technologies was voted the “Best Trade Tech Solutions Company” in 2012 by readers of Trade Finance Magazine. In 2011, Trade Technologies won the Presidential “E” Award for Exports through the U.S. Department of Commerce, the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for supporting export growth. In 2010, the Company was awarded a patent on the TradeSharp software platform and process.
Contact
Alexander Paetzold
COO Trade Technologies & MD Trade Technologies Germany GmbH
+49 (711) 674 855 10
apaetzold@tradetechnologies.com
Anija Obmann - Press & Media
Trade Technologies Inc.