- IOTA was part of the EU-funded MISSION project, which connects some of Europe’s largest ports.
- The technology was tested by a port operation that handles more than 45 million 20-foot containers.
IOTA is increasingly integrated into the global trade network through operational trials in Europe. The latest is a port pilot targeted at European maritime trade, funded by the European Union.
As one commentator put it, the new pilot “focuses on just-in-time maritime logistics, i.e. real-time port coordination, smart customs, synchronization between ships, terminals and hinterland operations, supported by DLT technology with IOTA (TWIN + TLIP) as one of the key technology layers.”
IOTA is moving closer to the heart of global trade.
The EU-funded MISSION project is being piloted in northern hubs such as Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges and Hamburg, as well as major European ports such as Valencia, Genoa, Piraeus and Trieste.
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These pilots cover major ports such as Valencia, Genoa, Piraeus, Trieste, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges and Hamburg. The initiative, known as ‘MISSION’, aims to digitally connect ports and improve efficiency by synchronizing ship arrivals, terminal operations and hinterland logistics.
The commentator said, “Once these 45.4 million containers are coordinated through a shared digital layer and connected to the flows being deployed across Africa under the AfCFTA, this is no longer a matter of adoption. This is system-wide.”
IOTA has developed a digital infrastructure that supports real-world trade and logistics. The Twin platform enables the digitization of trade documents, tokenization of physical assets, and facilitates trade finance and payments. Through this system, you can track and manage your containers and shipments more efficiently.
as reported “The goal is to focus on real-world adoption through key initiatives like the Twin platform,” IOTA co-founder Dominic Schiener previously told CNF.
The platform is already being piloted in Europe and is set to expand to Africa, with Kenya expected to offer cross-border trade on IOTA’s mainnet in early 2026.
IOTA large-scale container collaboration
The European ports participating in the experiment handle a total of 45.4 million TEU per year, which is more than the current container traffic across Africa. MISSION leverages IOTA’s distributed ledger technology to coordinate these containers in real-time.
The project focuses on synchronizing ship movements, terminal operations and hinterland logistics to improve efficiency and reduce delays.
this Digital collaboration It is also integrated with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with the potential to connect and operate more than 150 million containers per year on a shared digital layer.
like before reportedShiner acknowledged that the crypto market in 2025 faced many challenges, but IOTA was able to sustain it through its institutional application. Recent upgrades to IOTA Rebased introduced Move-based smart contracts, on-chain staking, complete decentralization, and an expanded set of validators.
These variations enable the network to support large government and corporate transaction volumes. Collaboration with organizations such as TradeMark Africa, the Tony Blair Institute and the World Economic Forum also play an important role in expanding IOTA’s footprint.
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