Supply Chain & FulfillmentThursday, October 22, 2026
EU customs clearance times cut by 27% via blockchain
Research published in early 2025 by the European Customs Authority found that blockchain usage reduced customs clearance time by 27% in EU cross-border trade.
The numbers
- 6 million Rough diamonds given unique digital identity on blockchain.
- 400,000 Polished stones given unique digital identity on blockchain.
- 30,000 Route optimizations processed per minute by UPS ORION system.
- 38 million liters Fuel saved every year by UPS ORION system.
- USD 7.91 billion Global blockchain in logistics market value in 2025.