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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Freight Forwarding Payments
What FX challenges do Freight Forwarding businesses face?
Freight Forwarding businesses commonly face currency volatility that impacts profit margins, supplier payment timing issues across different time zones, and difficulty tracking FX exposure across multiple international transactions. These challenges can significantly affect cash flow and supplier relationships.
How does Unicorn Currencies help Freight Forwarding?
Unicorn Currencies helps Freight Forwarding businesses with real-time FX rate tracking on all bills and invoices, ultra-fast 2.3-second settlement times, and integrated container tracking for shipments. Our platform provides full visibility into your international payment costs and currency exposure.
What's the minimum volume for Freight Forwarding?
We recommend a minimum of $1M+ annual FX volume for Freight Forwarding businesses to maximize the benefits of our platform. This ensures you see meaningful savings on our 0.5% FX spreads compared to traditional bank rates of 2-4%.
Do you support payments to Freight Forwarding suppliers?
Yes, Unicorn Currencies supports payments to Freight Forwarding suppliers in 50+ countries with local payment rails. We connect to domestic clearing systems in each country, avoiding expensive SWIFT fees and enabling faster settlement than traditional banks.
Is container tracking included for Freight Forwarding?
Yes, FREE container tracking is included for all Freight Forwarding businesses using Unicorn Currencies. You get real-time shipment visibility with demurrage alerts, helping you time payments accurately and avoid costly port fees.
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