Verify Trade Activity Fast — With Shipment History You Can Trust
Need to confirm if a company really imports or exports? Use shipment history signals to support KYB, credit, due diligence, and risk reviews. Get it as a dashboard report (PDF) or plug it into your platform via bulk API.
Everything a verification team needs (without the noise)
You deliver a clear “yes/no/needs review” outcome — backed by shipment history, partner strength, and anomaly notes. No fluff. Just what clients ask for.
Trade activity proof ✓
Confirm the company actually trades internationally — with shipment history and recency.
- First seen / last seen shipment dates
- Imports and exports presence
- Active vs dormant periods
Consistency signals ⟲
Show whether activity looks stable or “one-off”.
- Cadence / frequency patterns
- Repeat lanes and patterns
- Concentration (few lanes / few partners)
Counterparty strength ⇄
Validate the trading network — not just the company.
- Partner frequency + recency
- Relationship depth (shipments between parties)
- Partner movement / stability signals
Movement & lane changes ↗
See what changed and when (origins/destinations).
- New lanes appearing
- Origin/destination shifts
- Trend changes over time
Abnormalities & flags !
Catch patterns worth escalation — with explainable notes.
- Spikes/drops vs baseline
- New counterparties suddenly
- Cadence breaks / irregular activity
Audit-friendly metadata 🧾
Keep governance clean (great for regulated teams).
- Coverage notes
- Match confidence (where applicable)
- Data source metadata
Start with a “paper report”, then scale to API
Most verification teams begin with a few dashboard reports, then move to bulk API calls once volume grows.
Option A — Dashboard report (PDF) ▦
Best for: one-off cases, investigations, escalations, client deliverables.
- Search company → generate report
- Visual summary + evidence sections
- Export “paper report” (PDF)
Great when you need something you can attach to a case file today.
Option B — Pay-as-you-go API ⌁
Best for: onboarding, KYB checks, bulk verification, monitoring.
- API call per company (or batch)
- Signals + evidence summary returned as JSON
- Optional PDF generation for escalations
Ideal for integrating trade activity verification into your platform.
Input the company
Name is enough. Add country/website if you have it (helps matching confidence).
Run the check
Dashboard generates a report; API returns structured signals + notes.
Deliver or automate
Send the PDF to clients or embed the signals in your KYB / risk workflow.
How your verification output becomes “confidence”
This is the part clients care about: a clear outcome, with quick reasons why. Use these signals in your reports, scores, or onboarding decisions.
“Verified based on shipment record” ✓
We summarize the company’s shipment footprint into an easy outcome.
- Activity present in the selected time range
- Recency (recent shipments vs inactive)
- Imports focus vs exports presence
“Counterparty strength” ⇄
We show partner depth so your client can trust the trading network.
- Relationship frequency (shipments between parties)
- Relationship timeline (first/last seen)
- Partner stability vs one-off partners
“Movement & trends” ↗
We surface what changed: lanes, origins/destinations, cadence.
- Lane shifts over time
- Growth/decline patterns
- Concentration risks
“Abnormalities” (review flags) !
We highlight suspicious or unusual patterns with plain-English notes.
- Sudden spikes/drops vs baseline
- New counterparties suddenly
- Cadence breaks / irregular activity
What your client sees (Dashboard → PDF)
A simple summary at the top, evidence below, and partner strength on the side. This is exactly how a “paper report” should look.
Verification summary Easy to read
Evidence snapshot Quick proof
| Evidence | Included | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Shipment history | first/last seen, totals, lanes | confirms real activity |
| Patterns | cadence, stability, concentration | shows reliability |
| Flags | anomalies + notes + time period | review triggers |
Counterparty strength Partner context
| Partner | Frequency | First/Last seen | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner A | 22 shipments | 2023-04 → 2026-01 | Stable |
| Partner B | 15 shipments | 2023-07 → 2025-12 | Stable |
| Partner C | 4 shipments | 2025-10 → 2026-02 | New |
Flags (example) Explainable
| Flag | Severity | Plain-English note |
|---|---|---|
| New counterparty | Low | New partner introduced recently |
| Volume spike | Low | Short-term increase vs baseline |
| Cadence break | None | No major inactivity detected |
Export as PDF for your client file, risk memo, or audit pack.
Bulk verification + pay-as-you-go calls
Use API calls for individual checks, or batch thousands of companies at once. Designed to integrate into KYB tools, risk engines, scoring systems, and onboarding flows.
{
"companies": [
{ "name": "Example Trading Co., Ltd", "country_hint": "US", "website": "example.com" },
{ "name": "Second Company LLC", "country_hint": "GB" }
],
"time_range": { "from": "2024-01-01", "to": "2026-03-06" },
"checks": {
"trade_activity": true,
"imports_exports": true,
"counterparty_strength": true,
"anomaly_flags": true
},
"output": {
"include_signals": true,
"include_evidence_summary": true,
"include_audit_metadata": true
}
}
{
"batch_id": "bat_24f1a7c8",
"status": "completed",
"results": [
{
"input": { "name": "Example Trading Co., Ltd" },
"match": { "matched_name": "EXAMPLE TRADING CO LTD", "confidence": 0.91 },
"signals": {
"trade_activity_verified": true,
"imports_activity_level": "high",
"exports_present": true,
"consistency_level": "high",
"counterparty_strength": "strong",
"anomaly_level": "low"
},
"evidence_summary": {
"imports": { "total_shipments": 124, "first_seen": "2023-02-11", "last_seen": "2026-02-28" },
"exports": { "total_shipments": 18 }
},
"flags": [{ "type": "new_counterparty", "severity": "low", "period": "2026-02" }],
"audit": { "coverage_notes": ["coverage varies by country/route"] }
}
]
}
Common integration patterns ⌁
Onboarding / KYB: call the API during onboarding, store signals + audit metadata, generate PDF only for escalations.
Monitoring: re-check high-risk accounts monthly/quarterly and alert when anomalies appear.
Credit / underwriting: include shipment history signals in your credit file and committee memo.
Marketplace / supplier verification: verify suppliers before onboarding and re-check periodically.
Teams that buy “trade activity verification data”
If your customer asks “do they really import/export?” — this is the data layer that answers it.
Lending & trade finance 🏦
- Banks (commercial banks)
- Trade finance providers
- Supply-chain finance providers
- Factoring companies
- Invoice financing / receivables platforms
- Private credit / non-bank lenders
- Export credit agencies (ECAs)
Credit & risk intelligence ◎
- Credit bureaus / credit reference agencies
- Business credit scoring companies
- Corporate risk intelligence firms
KYB / AML / EDD 🛡
- KYC / KYB verification agencies
- AML compliance providers
- Enhanced due diligence (EDD) firms
- Third-party risk management (TPRM) providers
- Sanctions & export-control screening providers
Investigations & audit 🧾
- Corporate investigations firms
- Forensic accounting firms
- Audit & assurance firms
- Law firms (commercial litigation / fraud)
Insurance & claims 🧯
- Trade credit insurers
- Cargo / marine insurers
- Insurance claims investigation / loss adjusting firms
Procurement & platforms ⛓
- Large importers / wholesalers / retailers
- Manufacturer sourcing & procurement teams
- Distributor / channel onboarding teams
- B2B marketplaces (supplier verification)
- Cross-border e-commerce platforms
- Payment processors / merchant acquirers
- Fintech onboarding / risk teams
- Freight forwarders / NVOCCs
- Customs brokers • 3PLs • warehouses
- Freight marketplaces / digital forwarders
Investment & public sector 📌
M&A / investment diligence
- Investment banks (M&A due diligence)
- Private equity firms
- Venture capital firms
- Family offices
- Corporate development / strategy teams
Public sector integrity
- Government trade enforcement / customs agencies
- Public-sector procurement integrity units
Quick questions buyers ask
Short answers. No jargon.
Can we start with a few companies first?
Yes. Start with dashboard reports (paper PDF). When you’re ready, switch to pay-as-you-go API calls or bulk verification.
Do you support bulk verification for KYB tools?
Yes. The bulk API is built for batch checks and integration into onboarding and monitoring workflows.
What makes the results “verification-ready”?
You get clear signals (activity, consistency, counterparty strength, anomalies) plus evidence summaries and coverage notes for audit trails.
Can we generate a PDF report for client files?
Yes. Dashboard reports export to PDF, and API workflows can optionally generate PDFs for escalations.
Is coverage the same for every country?
Coverage varies by country/route. We include coverage notes so your team can document limitations when needed.