TPTN Guided Stakeholder Walkthrough
Prairie Gold Exports Inc. — 500 MT Canola Meal, Regina → Bangkok
🌾 Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Company Size:
22 employees
Annual Revenue:
$8M CAD
Location:
Regina, Saskatchewan
Product:
Non-GMO Canola Meal
Shipment Volume:
500 MT
Destination:
Bangkok, Thailand
Buyer:
Siam Agri Trading Co., Bangkok
📊 Current State (Without TPTN):
Timeline: 16–30 weeks for first shipment
Cost: $29,500–$43,000 in admin & compliance
Complexity: 8–12 separate portals, 15–20+ documents
Risk: 20–40% error/rejection rate
This walkthrough demonstrates how TPTN transforms this journey.
Platform Login & Role Selection
TPTN supports role-based access for all trade participants
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Exporter
Trade company initiating shipment
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Buyer
Receiving party accepting goods
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Government
Regulatory oversight & compliance
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Customs Broker
Facilitating customs clearance
🔐 Role-Based Security:
In a production environment, roles are assigned via verified identity and government credential integration. In this demonstration, role switching is enabled for presentation purposes.
👤 Logged in as: Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Exporter role — Full operational access to shipments, compliance, and ETR creation
Exporter Dashboard
Welcome back, Prairie Gold team
🤖 AI Trade Agent Alert: Phytosanitary certificate renewal due in 14 days for Bangkok shipment. Action required before ETR creation.
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The AI Trade Agent surfaces compliance gaps proactively. No more discovering a missing certificate at the dock. This alert was generated automatically based on document expiry dates in your profile.
Active Shipments
3
1 pending ETR creation
Compliance Status
87%
1 document flagged
FTA Savings (YTD)
$18.2K
CPTPP preference captured
💡 Before TPTN:
Prairie Gold juggled 8–12 separate portals for each shipment: CBSA export portal, CFIA certification system, chamber of commerce origin certificates, forwarder booking, bank letter of credit platform, customs clearance tracking, and multiple buyer-side systems.
Product Catalog
Manage your export products with AI-powered HS code intelligence
Add Product — Non-GMO Canola Meal
🤖 AI Trade Navigator: HS Code 2306.41 confirmed with 98% confidence. CPTPP tariff preference eligible. Estimated tariff saving: $5,625 per shipment (500 MT @ 5% tariff reduction).
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The AI Trade Navigator suggests the correct HS code with a confidence score and automatically flags CPTPP tariff preference eligibility. This prevents costly misclassification errors.
✓ CAN/DGSI 104: Human-in-the-Loop AI — Suggestion only, exporter confirms
💰 Impact:
Before: HS misclassification costs $3,000–$5,000 and triggers customs rejection
With TPTN: AI-assisted classification saves 1–2 weeks and $2,500–$4,500 in rework costs
Compliance Documents
All required documents in one place — Bangkok shipment
Document Type Status Uploaded Valid Until Actions
CFIA Export Certificate Uploaded 2026-02-10 2027-02-10 View
Certificate of Origin (CPTPP) Uploaded 2026-02-12 2026-08-12 View
CBSA Export Declaration Pending — — Upload
Phytosanitary Certificate Flagged 2025-02-20 2026-03-06 (expires soon) Renew
⚠️ AI Flag: Phytosanitary certificate renewal required before ETR creation. Current certificate expires March 6, 2026 — 14 days from now. Recommend renewing now to avoid shipment delay.
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This flag would have been discovered at customs in the legacy process — potentially causing weeks of delay and thousands in demurrage fees. TPTN catches it before ETR creation.
🤖 AI Trade Agent
Your compliance intelligence layer — Human-in-the-Loop advisory
FTA Opportunity
$22,500
Annual savings via CPTPP preference
Estimated at 4 shipments/year to Thailand
Action required: Ensure Certificate of Origin attached to each ETR
Compliance Alert
Missing
Phytosanitary certificate renewal
Expiry detected: March 6, 2026
Recommended: Renew via CFIA portal before ETR creation
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All AI recommendations require exporter confirmation before action. The system will never auto-submit on your behalf. This is the Human-in-the-Loop model per CAN/DGSI 104.
Green Trade Index
74/100
ESG score for this shipment
Non-GMO certification contributes positively
Tip: Carbon-neutral shipping options available — inquire with forwarder
✓ UNCITRAL MLETR alignment: AI-assisted but human-controlled. No automated regulatory submissions without exporter approval.
🎯 How It Works:
The AI Trade Agent monitors your shipments 24/7, cross-referencing commodity codes, destination regulations, FTA rules, certificate expiry dates, and document completeness. It flags issues before they become problems — but always requires your confirmation before taking action.
Shipment Tracker
Manage active shipments and create ETRs
Shipment ID Product Destination Volume Status ETR
PG-2026-003 Non-GMO Canola Meal Bangkok, Thailand 500 MT Ready for ETR
PG-2026-002 Canola Oil Manila, Philippines 300 MT In Transit TPTN-ETR-2026-00142
Next Step: Create an Electronic Transferable Record (ETR) for the Bangkok shipment. The ETR is a digital Bill of Lading that replaces the 36-document paper package and enables instant, secure ownership transfer under UNCITRAL MLETR standards.
Create Electronic Transferable Record (ETR)
Digital Bill of Lading — UNCITRAL MLETR Aligned
📜 UNCITRAL MLETR Articles 10–12: Functional equivalence for electronic transferable records. Control uniqueness and non-repudiation per CAS-MLETR CID 9–14.
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Governing law selection is a required field under MLETR-aligned platforms. This determines which jurisdiction's laws apply to the ETR and any disputes arising from it.
All fields auto-populated from shipment profile and company data. Review carefully before signing.
🤖 AI Compliance Pre-Check Results
✓ Pre-check complete. 3 fields auto-populated from company profile. All required data present. Ready to sign.
⚠️ 1 Warning: Buyer KYC status — Pending verification. This does not block ETR creation but may be flagged by customs for enhanced review.
💡 Impact:
Before TPTN: Compliance issues discovered at port — causing 3–7 day delays and $2,000–$5,000 in demurrage fees.
With TPTN: Issues flagged before ETR signing — resolved at desk before shipment departs.
Pre-Check Log
2026-02-20 14:23:15 UTC
✓ Shipper identity verified against company registry
2026-02-20 14:23:16 UTC
✓ HS Code 2306.41 validated — CPTPP preference eligible
2026-02-20 14:23:17 UTC
✓ Port codes validated against UN/LOCODE
2026-02-20 14:23:18 UTC
⚠️ Buyer KYC status pending — advisory flag only
Sign & Issue ETR
🔒 CAS-MLETR CID-14: Reliable method for indicating control. Non-repudiation anchored to issuer identity via PKI-based digital signature.
Digital Signature
In production, this will integrate with a PKI-based credential system (e.g., government-issued digital ID). For this demonstration, signature is simulated.
Signatory: Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Certificate: [Simulated PKI Certificate]
Method: ECDSA-SHA256
By signing, you confirm that all information in this ETR is accurate and you authorize its issuance. Signing will:
• Generate unique ETR ID
• Create immutable blockchain reference hash
• Set ETR status to Issued
• Grant you exclusive control as Controller
✓ ETR Successfully Issued
Your Electronic Transferable Record has been created and signed. You are now the Controller.
ETR ID:
TPTN-ETR-2026-00147
Status:
Issued
Controller:
Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Issued:
2026-02-20 14:25:33 UTC
Blockchain Reference Hash:
8f4a2c91d7e6b4f3a2c8e5d9f1b7a3c6e8d4f2a9b5c7e3d8f6a1c4e7b2d9f5a8
📄 What Just Happened:
The ETR has been registered on an immutable ledger with a unique ID and cryptographic hash. This replaces the paper Bill of Lading and its 36-document supporting package. The ETR is now transferable electronically to the buyer via endorsement — no courier, no physical handover.
Initiate ETR Endorsement
Current Status:
Issued → Pending Transfer
Prior Controller:
Prairie Gold Exports Inc., Regina, SK
Proposed Transferee:
Siam Agri Trading Co., Bangkok, Thailand
Endorsement generates a pending transfer token and notifies the buyer. On buyer acceptance, control transfers instantly and your access is revoked — satisfying MLETR's singularity requirement (only one controller at any time).
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This is the core MLETR principle: control uniqueness. The platform enforces that only one party can control the ETR at any time, just like a paper Bill of Lading can only be held by one party.
👤 Role Switch: Siam Agri Trading Co. (Buyer)
Buyer view — Receiving and accepting ETR endorsement from Prairie Gold
ETR Endorsement — Pending Your Acceptance
ETR ID:
TPTN-ETR-2026-00147
Current Controller:
Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Goods:
Non-GMO Canola Meal, HS 2306.41, 500 MT
Value:
~$375,000 CAD
🔒 UNCITRAL MLETR Article 10(1)(b): Only one person or entity controls the ETR at any time. On acceptance, control transfers and Prairie Gold's access is revoked.
By accepting, you confirm:
• You have reviewed the ETR details
• You accept exclusive control of this ETR
• You acknowledge the shipper's access will be revoked
• You can further endorse this ETR to banks, forwarders, or other parties
ETR Audit Trail — Full Lifecycle
Immutable, timestamped log of all ETR events
📋 CAS-MLETR CID-9: Audit trail integrity. All events timestamped in ISO 8601 format and tamper-evident via blockchain anchoring.
ETR-2026-00147 — Event Log
2026-02-20 14:22:10 UTC
✓ ETR Created by Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Actor: chris.johnson@prairiegold.ca | IP: 192.168.1.45 (Regina, SK)
2026-02-20 14:23:15 UTC
✓ AI Compliance Pre-Check Completed — All Clear (1 warning)
System: TPTN-AI-Agent-v2.4
2026-02-20 14:25:33 UTC
✓ ETR Signed & Issued by Prairie Gold Exports Inc.
Signature Method: ECDSA-SHA256 | Hash: 8f4a2c91d7e6b4f3...
2026-02-20 14:27:05 UTC
✓ Endorsement Initiated to Siam Agri Trading Co.
Status: Pending Transfer | Notification sent to operations@siamagritrading.co.th
2026-02-20 15:14:22 UTC
✓ Endorsement Accepted by Siam Agri Trading Co.
Actor: suwan.p@siamagritrading.co.th | IP: 103.12.45.78 (Bangkok, TH)
2026-02-20 15:14:23 UTC
✓ Control Transferred — Prairie Gold access revoked
New Controller: Siam Agri Trading Co. | Status: Active
💡 Impact — From TPTN Quantified Use Case:
40–60% admin time reduction attributable to unified audit trail eliminating manual document reconciliation. Regulators and customs agencies can access this log instantly — no more requesting document packages via courier or email.
👤 Role Switch: Government Regulator
Read-only oversight portal for Transport Canada, CBSA, CFIA, and provincial trade ministries
Government / Regulator View
Real-time compliance oversight without operational control
🏛️ Purpose of This Portal:
This portal provides regulatory agencies with read-only access to:
• Active shipment overview with AI risk scoring
• Full ETR audit trails for compliance verification
• Flagged shipments requiring human review
• Post-clearance audit support

Important: Regulators cannot edit exporter data or modify ETR records. All regulator actions are themselves logged for accountability.
Audience & Use Cases
Transport Canada:
Dangerous goods oversight, carrier compliance
CBSA:
Export declaration verification, risk assessment
CFIA:
Food safety certificate validation, phytosanitary compliance
Provincial Trade:
FTA utilization tracking, SME support monitoring
Shipment Overview — All Active Exports
AI-powered risk scoring for targeted oversight
🤖 CAN/DGSI 104: Human-in-the-Loop AI — All risk flags are advisory. Human review required before enforcement action.
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AI risk scoring is derived from: document completeness, party verification status, commodity classification accuracy, destination risk profile, and historical compliance record. All flags include an explainability tooltip accessible by clicking the risk badge.
ETR ID Exporter Product Destination Value (CAD) AI Risk Status
TPTN-ETR-2026-00147 Prairie Gold Exports Canola Meal (HS 2306.41) Bangkok, TH $375,000 Medium Active
TPTN-ETR-2026-00146 Western Grain Co. Wheat (HS 1001.99) Manila, PH $520,000 Low Active
TPTN-ETR-2026-00145 Pacific Seafoods Frozen Salmon (HS 0303.14) Tokyo, JP $890,000 Low Active
TPTN-ETR-2026-00144 Northern Timber Ltd. Softwood Lumber (HS 4407.11) Shanghai, CN $1,200,000 High Flagged
⚠️ ETR-2026-00147 flagged Medium risk: Buyer KYC status pending verification. Flag reason: Siam Agri Trading Co. registered less than 24 months ago, no prior TPTN transaction history. Recommend manual review if shipment value exceeds $500K CAD.
🎯 How Risk Scoring Works:
The AI agent analyzes dozens of factors including HS code accuracy, certificate validity, party verification status, destination country risk profile, transaction value, historical compliance record, and commodity-specific regulations. High/Medium flags are surfaced here for human review — but the system never blocks shipments automatically.
ETR Audit Trail — Regulator Access
Full event history for compliance verification and post-clearance audit
Viewing: TPTN-ETR-2026-00147 (Prairie Gold Canola Shipment)
2026-02-20 14:22:10 UTC
✓ ETR Created
Exporter: Prairie Gold Exports Inc. | Product: Non-GMO Canola Meal, HS 2306.41, 500 MT | Destination: Bangkok, Thailand
2026-02-20 14:23:15 UTC
✓ AI Compliance Pre-Check Completed
Result: All Clear (1 warning — Buyer KYC pending) | System: TPTN-AI-Agent-v2.4
2026-02-20 14:25:33 UTC
✓ ETR Signed & Issued
Signatory: Prairie Gold Exports Inc. | Method: ECDSA-SHA256 | Hash: 8f4a2c91d7e6b4f3a2c8e5d9f1b7a3c6...
2026-02-20 14:27:05 UTC
✓ Endorsement Initiated
Transferee: Siam Agri Trading Co., Bangkok | Status: Pending Transfer
2026-02-20 15:14:22 UTC
✓ Endorsement Accepted — Control Transferred
New Controller: Siam Agri Trading Co. | Prior controller access revoked per MLETR singularity requirement
2026-02-20 15:16:50 UTC
⚠️ Regulator Access Logged
Actor: Transport Canada (inspector.j.smith@tc.gc.ca) | Action: Audit trail viewed | IP: 192.168.99.12 (Ottawa, ON)
📊 Impact — From TPTN Handbook p.13:
40–60% reduction in administrative time for post-clearance audits. Regulators no longer need to request document packages from exporters via email or courier — the audit trail is instantly accessible, searchable, and tamper-evident.
Compliance Flag Queue
Shipments requiring human review — AI-flagged for regulator attention
ETR ID Exporter Flag Type AI Confidence Flagged Actions
TPTN-ETR-2026-00147 Prairie Gold Exports Buyer KYC Pending Medium (72%) 2026-02-20
TPTN-ETR-2026-00144 Northern Timber Ltd. Missing Certificate High (94%) 2026-02-19
Flag Detail: TPTN-ETR-2026-00147
Flag Type: Buyer KYC Status — Pending Verification
AI Confidence: Medium (72%)
Rationale: Siam Agri Trading Co. registered < 24 months ago. No prior TPTN transaction history. Company registry verified but trade references incomplete.
Recommended Action: Request updated certificate from exporter before clearance.
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Regulators can view the underlying documents, ETR status, and AI flag rationale — but cannot modify any exporter records. All regulator actions taken here are themselves logged in the audit trail.
Attached Documents:
• Certificate of Origin (CPTPP) — Uploaded 2026-02-12
• CFIA Export Certificate — Uploaded 2026-02-10
• Commercial Invoice — Uploaded 2026-02-15
CID-21 Paper Fallback
Converting ETR to paper-equivalent for legacy systems
📄 CAS-MLETR CID-21: Paper conversion with hash integrity. The electronic audit trail persists even when a paper copy is issued.
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Not every jurisdiction is ready for fully electronic ETRs. The CID-21 paper fallback ensures TPTN works with ports, customs agencies, and buyers that still require paper documents — critical during the transition period.
Paper Conversion Available: You can convert this ETR to a paper-equivalent Bill of Lading at any point. The paper copy will carry a QR code linking to the ETR hash, and the electronic record will be marked read-only with a CONVERTED status banner.
Current ETR ID:
TPTN-ETR-2026-00147
Status:
Active (Electronic)
Controller:
Siam Agri Trading Co., Bangkok
⚠️ Important:
Converting to paper is irreversible. Once converted:
• The ETR becomes read-only in the platform
• Electronic endorsement is disabled
• The paper B/L becomes the controlling document
• The audit trail remains accessible for compliance purposes
🌏 Use Case:
Prairie Gold's buyer in Bangkok has requested a paper Bill of Lading because the destination port (Laem Chabang) does not yet accept fully electronic ETRs. The paper conversion ensures the shipment can proceed without delay while maintaining the integrity of the TPTN audit trail.
Interoperability Bridge
Integration with ASEAN Single Window and international trade portals
🌐 WTO TFA Article 10.4: Single Window architecture alignment. UNCITRAL MLETR functional equivalence across jurisdictions.
Destination Status Panel
Destination Port:
Laem Chabang, Thailand
Customs System:
Thailand National Single Window (NSW)
Integration Status:
Simulated (Demo)
Last Updated:
2026-02-20 15:30 UTC
📡 Real-Time Status (Simulated): In V1 MVP, TPTN will surface destination-side customs clearance status via API integration with ASEAN Single Window and bilateral technical agreements. Current status shown here is demonstration-quality only.
Simulated Destination Events
2026-02-21 08:15 UTC
📦 Container arrived at Laem Chabang Port
2026-02-21 10:42 UTC
🔍 Customs declaration received by Thailand NSW
2026-02-21 14:20 UTC
✓ Customs clearance approved — Green channel
2026-02-22 09:00 UTC
🚛 Container released to consignee
Disclaimer: Current status is demonstration-quality prototype. No live international integrations exist. Integration pathways are subject to bilateral technical and legal agreements with destination country customs authorities. Real-time status feeds are planned for V1 MVP subject to partnership agreements.
Before / After Summary
Quantified impact for Prairie Gold's Bangkok canola shipment
Metric Without TPTN With TPTN (Beta) With TPTN (V1 MVP)
Elapsed Time (First Shipment) 16–30 weeks 10–16 weeks 4–8 weeks
Admin / Compliance Cost $29,500–$43,000 $17,500–$31,000 $8,500–$18,000
Documents Manually Prepared 15–20+ 10–15 3–5
Portals / Systems Used 8–12 4–6 2–3
FTA Preference Captured Often missed Flagged automatically Auto-calculated
Error / Rejection Risk 20–40% 10–20% 5–10%
Source: TPTN Platform — Quantified Use Case, February 2026 (available upon request). All projections are scenario-based and subject to platform adoption and pilot outcomes. Actual results will vary based on exporter size, commodity type, destination country, and regulatory environment.
💰 Key Takeaways:
For Prairie Gold (SME Exporter):
• $11,000–$25,000 saved per shipment in V1 MVP
• 12–22 weeks faster time-to-market for first shipment
• FTA tariff preference captured automatically ($22,500/year)
• Error rate reduced from 20–40% to 5–10%

For Government (Regulatory Oversight):
• Real-time compliance visibility without manual audits
• 40–60% reduction in post-clearance audit time
• AI risk scoring enables targeted oversight
• Full audit trail for dispute resolution and verification
Thank You
TPTN Platform — Demonstration Complete
Current Status
This is a demonstration-quality prototype. MVP build and pilot structuring are in preparation. All data shown is simulated for presentation purposes.
🚀 Pilot Opportunity:
TPTN is actively exploring anchor pilot partnerships with federal agencies and provincial trade bodies. Discussions are ongoing — no commitments have been made. Interested stakeholders are invited to contact the program team to explore participation pathways.
Contact Information
Chris Papp, Founder & CEO
c.papp@tptnexus.com
tptnexus.com
Reference Documents (Available Upon Request)
• TPTN Handbook v1.4
• Quantified Use Case (February 2026)
• Blueprint v3.3
• DGC-VV-2025-07 Acknowledgement (MLETR Self-Assessment)
Disclaimer: This walkthrough prototype is demonstration-quality only. It does not represent a production system, a certified platform, or a commitment to final specifications. TPTN has received an interim acknowledgement (DGC-VV-2025-07) of a completed MLETR self-assessment; full conformance testing is pending. Government engagement referenced is exploratory in nature; no signed agreements, MOUs, or procurement commitments exist at the time of this document.
TransPacific Trade Nexus | February 20, 2026
AI Trade Agent
The AI Trade Agent is TPTN's compliance intelligence layer. It operates under a Human-in-the-Loop model per CAN/DGSI 104 — every recommendation requires exporter confirmation before action.