Access and share digital trade docs in real time

Access documents instantly via TLIP’s integration with the Kenya Revenue Authority, KenTrade, and KEPHIS.

Supported documents: Export Declaration, Certificate of Export, Phytosanitary Certificate, AirwayBill

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All trade documents in one place

Store and access all your consignment data and documents easily. Create reports quickly with just a few clicks.

Significant admin cost savings

TLIP allows actors to share consignment data directly with 3PLs, removing the need for manual data entry and excessive email communication.

High security levels

TLIP uses encryption and strong access controls to protect sensitive information, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality throughout the supply chain journey.

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Benefits

For exporters

Get key export permits in real-time


Key export permits in real-time

TLIP is integrated with authorities including the Kenya Revenue Authority and KenTrade, allowing exporters to receive essential permits, such as export declarations, directly in their account immediately upon approval.

Streamlined document management

Consignment data and documents can be easily stored, accessed, and used to generate reports with just a few clicks.

Easy data sharing

Exporters can share consignment documents or data with freight forwarders, consolidators, or buyers to allow them to add documents on their behalf.

For freight forwarders

Reduced admin costs


Reduced admin

TLIP allows freight forwarders to share consignment data directly with 3PLs, removing the need for manual data entry and excessive email communication.

Flexible document handling

Freight forwarders can submit documents on behalf of exporters manually or through API integration.

Improved customer trust

By enabling a tamper-evident audit trail, data encryption provides higher security assurance and reduces the risk of fraud and data manipulation.

For governments

Comprehensive and accurate view of consignments


Comprehensive and accurate view of consignments

TLIP enables border agents to evaluate the accuracy and consistency of data throughout the consignment's journey from origin to destination.

Enhanced data security 

Governments benefit from TLIP’s data integrity and confidentiality as it enhances the accuracy of cross-border data, reduces fraud risk, and improves regulatory efficiency. Secure data protection helps governments effectively manage trade and enforce compliance.

Efficient and informed decision-making

Government decision-making processes benefit from a streamlined access to information enabled by TLIP's data consolidation. With timely and accurate data at their fingertips, decision-makers have can take more informed and effective policy decisions.

For importers

Timely clearance of goods


Timely clearance of goods

TLIP allows importers to access consignment documents to start clearance of goods before they reach their destination market.

Comprehensive consignment overview

TLIP allows importers to track the consignments' processes in real time as it goes through government processes.

Goods integrity confidence 

Through consignment tracking with RFID tags, cargo tracking, and an overall audit trail, importers have more visibility into the consignment, which in turn improves their confidence about the the goods integrity.

Launch with Ease

TLIP App provides supply chain businesses easy access via the web browser. All functions can be seamlessly integrated into corporate or government systems via TLIP API.

Code Example

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const axios = require('axios');
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// Base URL for TLIP API
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const BASE_URL = 'https://api.tlip.io/v1';
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// TLIP API Utility Object
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const TLIP_API = {
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    async authorize(apiKey) {
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        const response = await axios.post(`${BASE_URL}/authorize`, {
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            apiKey: apiKey
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        });
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        return response.data.token;
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    },
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    async createUser(token, userData) {
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        const response = await axios.post(`${BASE_URL}/tlip/signup`, userData, {
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            headers: {
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                'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}`
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            }
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        });
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        return response.data;
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    },
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    async loginUser(userData) {
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        const response = await axios.post(`${BASE_URL}/tlip/login`, userData);
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        return response.data.token;
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    }
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};
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// Example usage
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(async () => {
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    try {
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        const apiKey = 'a9497e5ea2499b1db75b8bfde54c0eab';
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        const token = await TLIP_API.authorize(apiKey);
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        const newUser = {
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            name: "Organisation Name",
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            emailAddress: "[email protected]",
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            password: "@Test1234",
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            role: "organization"
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        };
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        const createdUser = await TLIP_API.createUser(token, newUser);
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        console.log('User Created:', createdUser);
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        const loginData = {
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            emailAddress: "[email protected]",
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            passwordHash: "20be20947ef2e9aa160411f3484940ae4892384b9387253jd7c260cf4595be73"
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        };
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        const loginToken = await TLIP_API.loginUser(loginData);
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        console.log('Login Token:', loginToken);
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    } catch (error) {
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        console.error('Error:', error.response ? error.response.data : error.message);
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    }
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})();

Standards Compliance

TLIP exposes APIs that conform to core data standards such as UN/CEFACT and GS1 EPCIS 2.0, enabling any stakeholder to efficiently share data and events.

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