Open Logistics Protocol (OLP)

The shared infrastructure to connect logistics networks, unlock liquidity, and reduce inefficiencies across global freight.

A decentralized Web3 protocol to standardize freight data exchange and enable real-time payments and automation across the supply chain.

The Problem

Logistics is one of the most fragmented industries in the world, with thousands of players operating in isolated systems, resulting in delays, lost opportunities, and billions in waste.

In the U.S. alone:

  • 900,000+ trucking companies in the U.S. (91% run fewer than 6 trucks)
  • 17,000+ freight brokers
  • Millions of shippers
  • 25% of trucks run empty
  • Net result: lost visibility, excess miles, and cash flow gaps

The Solution

Open Logistics Protocol (OLP)

The Open Logistics Protocol (OLP) is an open-source, Web3 infrastructure layer that connects disconnected logistics systems — enabling secure, real-time data exchange across the freight industry.

Designed by freight tech innovators including dexFreight, OLP serves as a “connect once” backend for freight platforms, ELDs, TMSs, and load boards — reducing the burden of integrations and creating a unified logistics network.

 
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What OLP Enables

Interoperability

Unify logistics networks under a single data standard

Visibility

Expose hidden capacity and demand across disconnected networks

Trust

Cryptographically signed transactions with immutable records

Liquidity

Convert freight invoices into tokenized assets for immediate financing

Efficiency

Automate cross-company workflows using smart contracts

Built on Blockchain for a Reason

Why Web3? Because Solving logistics inefficiencies requires more than apps — it demands a transparent, neutral, and community-owned infrastructure layer.

Transparency

All interactions are traceable and verifiable

Neutrality

Open-source and protocol-governed, not owned by one platform

Incentive alignment

Stakeholders contribute and benefit from the network

Community ownership

Designed to grow with the ecosystem, not extract from it

Just like TCP/IP powers the internet, OLP is the foundational layer for the next generation of freight platforms.

 

From Empty Miles to Tokenized Freight

Through a patent-pending framework, every signed agreement in dexFreight becomes a digital asset (NFT). These assets can be used as collateral in DeFi protocols like Maker, AAVE, and Sovryn — unlocking near-instant liquidity for small carriers.

This means:

  • Faster payments
  • Less dependency on long invoice cycles
  • A sustainable liquidity pipeline for small trucking businesses

A collaborative effort to build the infrastructure logistics has always needed but never had.

Logistics doesn’t need more closed platforms. It needs one open foundation. Our thesis is simple: as 17,000+ brokers and marketplaces digitize, fragmentation will grow unless there’s a standard, neutral protocol to connect them. OLP is that standard.

The Impact We’re Driving

  • Reduce empty miles – Better matching, less waste.
  • Mitigate cargo theft – Traceable, auditable transactions.
  • Enable Reputation Systems – Transparent, with verified history.
  • Unlock liquidity – Faste payments via tokenized assets.
  • Support New Business Models – Open API + smart contract automation