Container Tracking & Demurrage Alerts
What this capability does inside your payment flow.
Track unlimited shipping containers with automated demurrage alerts 48-72 hours before free time expires. Most freight forwarders charge £50-200/month for this service. We include it free because preventing demurrage saves you money—and keeps your treasury healthy. Use it to reduce payment ambiguity, improve control before money moves, and keep proof, timing, and supplier context closer to the payment decision.
How it works in the payment workflow
Add Container Numbers
Enter container numbers manually, upload from spreadsheet, or connect your freight forwarder. We auto-detect carrier and start tracking immediately.
Real-Time Location Updates
Track your containers across Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, and 50+ carriers. See vessel position, ETA updates, and port status in real-time.
Demurrage Countdown
We calculate free time remaining based on port and carrier terms. Visual countdown shows exactly how many hours until demurrage charges begin.
Automated Alerts
Get email, SMS, and push notifications 48-72 hours before free time expires. Plenty of time to arrange payment, customs clearance, and pickup.
What it should remove
Where it matters
Food Importer with 15 Monthly Containers
Before Unicorn, demurrage averaged £800/month (3-4 containers hit). With 48-hour alerts, they clear every container in time. Annual savings: £11,200 (£9,600 demurrage + £1,600 tracking fees).
Textile Trader with Peak Season Surge
During peak season, 40+ containers arrive monthly. Dashboard shows all containers sorted by demurrage urgency. Team prioritizes pickups and payment timing perfectly.
Electronics Distributor with JIT Inventory
Just-in-time inventory means every delay costs sales. Real-time tracking feeds into their ERP, automatically triggering payment when container hits port.
Operational difference
| Aspect | Unicorn Currencies | Traditional Banks |
|---|---|---|
| Container Tracking | FREE unlimited | Not available |
| Demurrage Alerts | 48-72h early warning | Not available |
| Carrier Coverage | 50+ carriers | Not available |
| Cost | Included | £50-200/month (freight forwarders) |
Need this capability inside your payment flow?
If this is tied to a supplier payment, proof trail, FX decision, or control issue, talk to treasury before the payment becomes harder to manage.
For businesses with $1M+ annual FX volume. Not consumer transfers.