Freight Forwarding: International Payment Solutions
Freight forwarders and logistics companies managing international shipments and payments. Pay suppliers in 4+ countries with 0.5% FX spreads and 2.3s settlement.
Freight Forwarding Payment Challenges
Industry Pain Points
- Multi-currency payments to agents worldwide
- Demurrage and detention costs from delays
- Thin margins (3-8%) vulnerable to FX
- High payment volume (200+ monthly)
How Unicorn Helps
- FREE container tracking (saves £5k-10k annually)
- 48-72h demurrage alerts prevent penalties
- 0.5% spread on high-volume payments
- Pay 15+ currencies from one dashboard
Popular Freight Forwarding Payment Corridors
High-volume currency routes for freight forwarding
Global Freight Forwarding Settlement Network
Pay freight forwarding suppliers in any of the following countries. Click a country for payment details, compliance, and cost savings.
Asia Pacific (17 countries)
Europe (12 countries)
Americas (8 countries)
Middle East & Africa (9 countries)
Freight Forwarding Payment Profile
Payment Timing
Payment before cargo release. Port fees due immediately. Agent payments Net 7-14 days. High frequency: 5-20 payments daily.
Invoice Terms
Prepayment for port fees, Net 7-14 for agents, Net 30 for established partners. Credit lines essential for cash flow.
FX Risk Profile
HIGH: Multi-currency exposure (CNY, EUR, USD, AED). 3-8% margins mean 2% FX move eliminates profit. Must hedge or pass through.
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