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What Is MLETR? The UN Model Law Making Electronic Trade Documents Legally Valid

Digital Trade OutlookOctober 17, 2026

MLETR is the UN model law that gives electronic bills of lading and other trade documents the same legal standing as paper. Who has adopted it and why it matters.

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