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PayCargo, Gnosis Freight, Hapag-Lloyd Partner

[ March 14, 2025   //   Gary G Burrows ]

Logistics payment platform PayCargo and Gnosis Freight, a provider of supply chain visibility and execution software for shipping containers, on March 3 announced an integration and partnership with leading liner shipper Hapag-Lloyd to launch the Container Payment Portal, or CPP.

            Hapag-Lloyd has released plans to utilize the newly developed Container Payment Portal, or CPP, to accelerate cargo movement for customers and supporting terminal operators. This innovative solution will enhance cargo visibility, reduce container dwell times, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve payment efficiency for all Hapag-Lloyd stakeholders in the U.S.

            The CPP will be the primary interface for Hapag-Lloyd customers to manage compliance with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, or OSRA, and facilitate the payment of import line demurrage charges for U.S. imports from any country.

            Powered by PayCargo’s payment network and Gnosis Freight’s Container Lifecycle Management Platform, the portal provides:

            • Real-time container status updates for enhanced shipment visibility.

            • Automated real-time OSRA-compliant invoice generation based on pickup date.

            • Seamless electronic payments and fee hold removals for faster container release.

            • Integrated dispute resolution tools for efficient issue management.

            • A user-friendly container watchlist interface for improved tracking and planning.

            By integrating advanced payment processing with comprehensive container tracking, the portal represents a significant advancement in digitalization for the shipping industry. The customer-centric digital solution ensures secure, efficient, and transparent transactions, helping Hapag Lloyd’s terminal partners and customers improve cargo flow across U.S. ports.

            Demurrage and detention rules made by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission went into effect “ in May 2024, introducing new requirements for billing, timeframes, and the process for disputing unfair charges. “The CPP is designed to simplify compliance with these regulations,” said, Jason Drouyor, director – regulatory affairs of Hapag-Lloyd.

            The CPP will be phased in across all major U.S. ports throughout 2025, including: Houston, Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Wilmington, New York/New Jersey, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Miami, Mobile, New Orleans, Tampa, Jacksonville, Port Everglades, Seattle, Tacoma, Oakland, Long Beach and Los Angeles.

            Eduardo Del Riego, president and CEO of PayCargo, emphasized the significance of this collaboration: “Our goal is to streamline the payment and data flow processes by providing a seamless experience for all users. With this portal, Hapag-Lloyd customers in the U.S. can enjoy faster, more efficient cargo management, ultimately driving greater value for their operations.”

            Austin McCombs, CEO and Co-founder of Gnosis Freight, said combining PayCargo’s payment solution with Gnosis Freight’s advanced Container Lifecycle Management Platform “represents a critical step forward in modernizing and streamlining import processes in the container shipping industry.”

                With more than 5,000 active vendors, the PayCargo Network can instantly make payments for same-day or overnight release of cargo to major air, land and ocean carriers across the global intermodal supply chain.

                Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet of 300 modern container ships has a total transport capacity of 2.2 million TEUs as well as a modern fleet of 3.2 million TEUs.

Tags: Gnosis Freight, Hapag-Lloyd, PayCargo