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Trade Finance Solutions

We empower SMEs with flexible trade finance through partnerships with banks and HKMA’s CDI, transforming trade and logistics data into faster loan approvals.

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Turn your trade data into working capital

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Frictionless CDI Connectivity
Say goodbye to tedious credit paperwork with our secure connection with HKMA’s Commercial Data Interchange (CDI)
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Data Banks Already Trust
Leverage government‑verified compliance records that banks trust to secure quicker loan approvals
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Accelerated Capital Access
Get faster approvals, lower rates, and instant liquidity by leveraging your authenticated trade data
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Secure Process
Secure trade finance process, sharing data only with customer consent
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Trade data we provide to CDI and Project Cargox

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Goods Information
Type, quantity, value, and packaging of goods
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Timing
Declaration date and shipment arrival/departure times
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Trade Routes
Import/export countries and ports
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Transport Details
Container ID, equipment number, flight/voyage information
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Parties Involved
Exporter, importer, consignor, consignee, forwarder, and carrier
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Trade History
Years of activity, trade value, and terms (e.g., FOB/CIF)

Our Benefits

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Local Network
In-depth knowledge of local markets and regulations
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Risk Mitigation
Our solutions help you manage cash flow more effectively while strengthening trust and resilience in your trade relationships
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Flexible Financing
Unlock working capital through flexible financing solutions in partnership with banks

Tradelink Contributes Expertise to HKMA's Project Cargox Recommendation Report, Advancing Digital Trade Finance for SMEs

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Use Case with Banks

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FAQs

What is Commercial Data Interchange (CDI)?

CDI is a next-generation financial data infrastructure established by the HKMA. Instead of multiple one‑to‑one connections, banks and data providers connect to CDI through a single channel, making data sharing more efficient. CDI lowers the cost and risk of accessing trade data and enables banks to offer better SME trade finance products.

Project Cargox is a public‑private initiative on the CDI platform. Launched in April 2025 and led by the HKMA, it brings together over 20 industry partners to integrate trade and cargo data. The project aims to expand trade finance access for Hong Kong SMEs by improving data sharing and verification.

Project Cargox Members:

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Cargo and Logistics Data Providers
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Trade Associations
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Banks and Financial Institutions
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Credit Reference Agencies
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Government Departments
More Info: Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Project Cargox

Tradelink has been actively participating in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) Commercial Data Interchange (CDI) since 2022 and subsequently became a member of the Project Cargox Expert Panel in 2025. By providing trusted real-time and historical cargo records, Tradelink helps banks make quicker, more accurate lending decisions, thereby enhancing SME access to digital trade finance.

Import / Export Declaration and Electronic Cargo Manifest are statutory documents required by law to be lodged by trade entities to the HKSAR Government for all shipments in and out of Hong Kong. These provide reliable and timely reference information reflecting the current trading activities of shippers.

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Optimise trade finance processes
Tradelink provides trusted cargo and trade data into CDI, covering real-time and historical import/export cargo records. Banks use these records as alternative data for credit review.
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Improve SME access to finance
CDI provides banks with detailed trade and logistics data to improve risk assessment, transparency, and approval efficiency. SMEs benefit from quicker verification, lower financing costs, and faster working capital turnover.
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Enable cross‑border finance
Tradelink provides official import/export trade declarations, electronic cargo manifests, and onshore and offshore shipments as alternative data. CDI’s international links support cross‑border data interoperability, helping banks handle global trade finance more efficiently and further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as an international hub for digital trade finance.

Tradelink features as a case study in ICC Digital Standards Initiative report on streamlining loan approval for SMEs through trade data sharing

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About Threezero

Threezero is an original toy brand which designs, develops, manufactures and sells collectible figures throughout the world. To tap on new business opportunities, the company has to develop new products from time to time but research and development work requires a lot of investment. The company applied for funding but it took a long time for banks to process their application and as a result, the company were forced to delay some of their new development plans. With the consent from threezero, Tradelink shares their declaration data with Ping An Digital Bank to facilitate their loan approval process. With a shorter processing time and a lower interest rate, threezero was very satisfied with their CDI experience.

Helping local toy brand tackle cash flow problems and seize business opportunities

Ping An Digital Bank has leveraged alternative data provided by Tradelink to conduct credit assessments to speed up the loan application and approval process, leading to a more convenient and cost-effective experience facilitating our business growth.
Mr. Wong Kim Fung,
Founder and Chairman of Threezero (HK) Limited
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Sales and Service Enquiries
Tel: (852) 2599 1700
Fax: (852) 2599 1720
Email: mktsales@tradelink.com.hk
Office Hours

8:30am – 6:00pm (Monday to Friday)

24-hour Customer Service Hotline
Tel: (852) 2917 8888
Fax: (852) 2506 0388
Email: custserv@tradelink.com.hk
Office Hours

24 hours (including public holidays)