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# Capability: Shipment Timing and Payment Context

## Summary

Import and trading businesses often need shipment milestones, port timing, and document context in the same operational view as payment decisions. The goal is to reduce surprises when goods, cash, and supplier release depend on each other.



Built for businesses with £1M+ equivalent annual FX exposure and recurring international supplier, customer, or treasury payment flows.

## Capability flow

- **Shipment referenced:** Container, booking, or commercial reference is linked to the trade event where available.

- **Milestone tracked:** Arrival, gate-out, or document timing is followed against the commercial workflow.

- **Cost pressure visible:** Demurrage, detention, or delay risk is easier to discuss before cash is trapped.

- **Payment decision aligned:** Supplier payment timing can be reviewed against shipment and document context.

- **Record kept:** Shipment notes, references, and payment activity stay closer for operations and finance.

## Workflow

- **Shipment context recorded:** Booking, container, or commercial reference is linked to the trade workflow.

- **Milestone reviewed:** Operations reviews arrival, hold, or document timing against the payment need.

- **Payment timing assessed:** Finance reviews whether to pay, hold, or escalate based on shipment and supplier context.

- **Payment prepared:** Beneficiary, references, and proof are prepared for the supported route.

- **Outcome reconciled:** Shipment notes and payment records are kept closer for follow-up.

## Timing and availability factors

- currency and corridor

- route and provider arrangement

- jurisdiction and account type

- sender or beneficiary bank handling

- compliance or document review

- banking cut-off times and holidays

- accuracy of references, invoices, and beneficiary details