Product & pilot updates

Weekly notes on lanes and pilot learnings. Trade stats reference the highlights modules and are updated periodically.

v1.5.8 — Contact form hardening

#release

Dec 28, 2025 (America/Chicago)

  • Contact form now reliably sends to hello@torade.io with proper Reply-To.
  • Added spam protection, stricter validation, correlation IDs, and safer error handling.
  • Email deliverability hardened (SPF/DKIM/DMARC monitoring enabled).

Build: v1.5.8 • See /version.json

v1.3.8 — knowledge hub polish & solutions imagery

#release

Nov 24, 2024 (America/Chicago)

  • Added production JPG hero images across all Solutions pages with clean mobile breakpoints.
  • Completed Knowledge Hub layout: 7-day risk demo card, filters, and article grid now render correctly.
  • Fixed Knowledge Hub bottom image crop and ensured topic filters are selectable.
  • Updated Knowledge Hub article pages to flat slugs and rewired links (Base44 flat-page limitation).
  • Scroll behavior improved: entering any page lands at the top; refreshing no longer redirects to Home.
  • Mobile nav refined for better spacing and button hierarchy.

Build: v1.3.8 • See /version.json

v1.1.1 — emerald-propagation

#release

Sep 8, 2025 (America/Chicago)

  • Propagated E2 card + brand-100 underline to Buyers, Suppliers, Logistics, Quality.
  • Refined Pricing CTA row: E2 container, accent bar, clear primary/secondary CTAs, aligned live FX chip.
  • Copy tighten: Verified listings, Traceable logistics, Guardrailed payments (match Home).
  • a11y sweep (contrast, focus rings, aria-hidden for decorative icons).

Build: v1.1.1 • See /version.json

v1.1.0 — PWA essentials & tokenized theme

#archive

Sep 7, 2025

Pilot Week 4: First Cross-Corridor Shipment

#pilot

January 22, 2024

Win: Successfully coordinated our first consolidated shipment from Kano to the Apapa port.
Learning: Real-time communication with haulers is critical to manage unexpected transit delays.
Corridor Note: Apapa/Tin-Can corridor remains stable; no major congestion reported this week.
What's Next: Refining our Proof of Pickup (PoP) documentation process for faster verification.

Torade Ops • October 25, 2026

Pilot Week 3: Onboarding First Supplier Cohort

#pilot

January 15, 2024

Win: Onboarded 5 new verified sesame suppliers from the Jigawa region after completing CAC and site checks.
Learning: Simplifying the initial document upload process is a key focus for improving supplier experience.
Corridor Note: Fuel price fluctuations are impacting hauler availability; we're factoring this into quotes.
What's Next: Matching these newly listed lots with buyer RFQs received last week.

Torade Ops • October 25, 2026

Pilot Week 2: Buyer RFQ Process Refinements

#product

January 8, 2024

Win: Received and processed three new RFQs for food-grade sesame, validating our standardized form.
Learning: Buyers appreciate quick clarification on QC tolerance ranges.
Corridor Note: Port operations are running at normal capacity post-holidays.
What's Next: Launching the supplier-focused side of the pilot.

Torade Ops • October 25, 2026