Marine & Shipping Equipment: International Payment Solutions
Import marine equipment, ship components, and maritime technology. Pay suppliers in 5+ countries with 0.5% FX spreads and 2.3s settlement.
Marine & Shipping Equipment Payment Challenges
Industry Pain Points
- High-value specialized equipment
- Regulatory compliance (maritime safety)
- Long lead times for custom builds
- Multi-location delivery (ports worldwide)
How Unicorn Helps
- Large transaction handling
- Multi-port payment delivery
- NOK/EUR for Nordic suppliers
- Project FX hedging
Popular Marine & Shipping Equipment Payment Corridors
High-volume currency routes for marine & shipping equipment
Global Marine & Shipping Equipment Settlement Network
Pay marine & shipping equipment 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)
Marine & Shipping Equipment Payment Profile
Payment Timing
Milestone payments for new builds. Net 30-45 for spares. Urgent spares: immediate payment.
Invoice Terms
Milestones for projects, Net 30-45 for regular orders, urgent spares: immediate.
FX Risk Profile
MODERATE-HIGH: EUR (Netherlands/Germany), JPY (engines), NOK (Norway). Large values but predictable project timing.
Frequently Asked Questions: Marine & Shipping Equipment Payments
What FX challenges do Marine & Shipping Equipment businesses face?
Marine & Shipping Equipment 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 Marine & Shipping Equipment?
Unicorn Currencies helps Marine & Shipping Equipment 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 Marine & Shipping Equipment?
We recommend a minimum of $1M+ annual FX volume for Marine & Shipping Equipment 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 Marine & Shipping Equipment suppliers?
Yes, Unicorn Currencies supports payments to Marine & Shipping Equipment 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 Marine & Shipping Equipment?
Yes, FREE container tracking is included for all Marine & Shipping Equipment 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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