Logistics & Freight

FX built for
logistics and freight.

FX and time-critical execution for forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and shipping operators. Pay carriers, ports, and agents in any market, same day, at the spreads your margin actually requires.

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Container port at dusk
Same-day settlement 50+ markets
Same-day execution
50+ markets worldwide
Bulk payments via spreadsheet upload
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The hidden cost

Where logistics providers
lose margin to FX.

Logistics runs on tight margins and tighter timelines. Cross-border FX hits both, every shipment.

Tight margins, spread-amplified
Logistics runs on 3% to 8% margins. A 1.5% bank spread on every USD carrier payment is not a nuisance, it is a meaningful share of your gross margin.
Currency mismatch on every shipment
Clients invoice in EUR, carriers paid in USD, port fees in local currency. The mismatch eats into rates you have already quoted.
Slow payments delay cargo
Customs broker needs payment to release the shipment. Carrier will not book without prepayment. Bank wires take 24 to 48 hours. Cargo waits, demurrage runs.
Hundreds of small payments per shipment
Each move touches multiple counterparties: broker, port agent, carrier, drayage, last-mile. Each conversion eats spread, each wire adds fees.
Local currency exposure at every node
Port fees in MXN, customs in BRL, agent commissions in INR. Most banks either refuse or charge punishing spreads.
Working capital squeeze
Carriers demand prepayment. Clients pay Net 30 to 60. Currency moves between outflow and inflow eat the gap.
What we do

FX built for the way logistics
providers actually move goods.

Six tools, one platform, built around the cargo timeline.

Wholesale FX pricing
Convert at competitive interbank exchange rates with a fair, transparent fee disclosed before the trade. No hidden costs, no spread games on carrier payments.
Worldwide local payments
Pay counterparties in their local currency across 50+ markets worldwide, including emerging markets where standard banks frequently block or surcharge.
Same-day payments to ports, customs, and agents
Payments settle same day in most corridors via local networks. When cargo cannot wait, neither does your treasury.
Bulk payments via spreadsheet upload
Pay multiple counterparties across different currencies in a single batch upload. Reconciliation files integrate with standard accounting workflows.
Local payment rails, not SWIFT
Payments route through local express networks like SEPA and ACH rather than SWIFT correspondent banking. Lower cost, faster settlement, no hidden intermediary fees.
API access
API access for institutional customers. Custom integrations available on request. Standard format exports for accounting workflows.
Built for

Built for the way logistics
providers actually move goods.

Four patterns we see most often across logistics and freight.

Freight forwarders and 3PL/4PL
International shipments across multiple modes, agent networks worldwide, cross-border invoicing and carrier settlement at quote-locked rates.
Customs brokers and clearing agents
Time-critical local-currency payments at ports and customs. Same-day execution and emerging-market reach where banks slow you down.
Port operators and terminal services
Equipment finance in USD, operations in EUR, fees in local currency. Wholesale pricing, locked at the moment of execution.
Maritime and shipping operators
Reedereien with charter parties, bunker exposure, port calls, and global crew payroll. A Hamburg-rooted dealing desk that knows the maritime calendar.
The comparison

HansePay vs. your bank
vs. a fintech app.

The honest, line-by-line comparison most providers won't put on their website.

Feature House bank Fintech apps HansePay
FX margin 2.0% to 4.0%
Opaque / hidden		 0.4% to 1.0%
Standard retail		 0.20% to 0.75%
Transparently locked, disclosed before trade*
Settlement 1 to 3 business days
Slow SWIFT routing		 Same day
Capped for large volumes		 Minutes to hours
Local rails, no SWIFT dependency
Coverage Highly limited
Manual fees and delays		 Restricted
Local volume limits		 50+ markets worldwide
Including markets your bank won't touch
Payout certainty No
Intermediary bank cuts		 Conditional
Market volatility risks		 Locked rate guarantee
Exact recipient payout
Per-payment fee ~€38 per wire Varies / hidden €10

* Example margin range for major currency pairs at volumes above EUR 1 million. Exact rate disclosed before every trade.

Global reach

50+ markets, one platform.

Reach the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia & Pacific, and Europe, including markets most banks refuse to quote on.

🇺🇸USD
🇬🇧GBP
🇯🇵JPY
🇨🇦CAD
🇦🇺AUD
🇸🇬SGD
🇭🇰HKD
🇧🇷BRL
🇲🇽MXN
🇨🇴COP
🇨🇱CLP
🇵🇪PEN
🇦🇷ARS
🇿🇦ZAR
🇳🇬NGN
🇰🇪KES
🇬🇭GHS
🇪🇬EGP
🇲🇦MAD
🇦🇪AED
🇸🇦SAR
🇶🇦QAR
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🇹🇷TRY
🇨🇳CNY
🇮🇳INR
🇰🇷KRW
🇲🇾MYR
🇹🇭THB
🇮🇩IDR
🇵🇭PHP
🇻🇳VND
🇵🇰PKR
🇧🇩BDT
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What could you save

Estimate your annual saving, in 30 seconds.

Set your annual FX volume and your current provider. We calculate the estimated annual saving with HansePay.

Annual FX volume1.000.000 €
€100k€50M
Currency category
Current provider type
Your current annual FX cost 25.000 €
With HansePay 3.000 €
Annual saving 22.000 €
Full calculator with breakdown →

Estimate only. Exact saving depends on your transaction history.

FAQ

Questions logistics providers ask us first.

How fast can you pay a carrier or port agent in Singapore, Houston, or Rotterdam?
Payments settle same day in most corridors via local networks. Settlement timing depends on the destination bank, but we do not add days of internal queueing to your trade. Talk to our specialist about your typical destinations.
Can I pay counterparties in their local currency?
Yes. Sending base currency is EUR. We pay out into the local currency (or USD where commonly used locally) across 50+ markets worldwide. Local payment rails where available, which is why most payments land same day.
Do you support bulk payments across our agent network?
Yes. Pay multiple counterparties across different currencies in a single batch upload. Reconciliation files integrate with standard accounting workflows. Useful for agent networks where dozens of small payments compound the bank spread.
Do you handle local currencies at ports and customs in emerging markets?
Yes. Coverage includes major emerging-market currencies across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Settlement happens through local payment networks where available. Talk to our specialist about your specific corridor.
Can I integrate HansePay with my systems?
API access is available for institutional customers. Standard format exports work with most accounting workflows. Talk to our specialist about your specific integration needs.
Do you serve maritime operators with crew payroll across multiple currencies?
Yes. Crew payroll is one of the classic logistics use cases for us. Bulk payments via spreadsheet upload handle the operational volume, and local currency payment reaches crew members directly in their home market.
Is there a minimum volume to work with you?
No fixed minimum. HansePay works with logistics providers from regional forwarders to international operators. The products and the service level adapt to your volume.

Stop letting FX margins eat
into your freight margins.

Same-day payments, 50+ markets, wholesale FX pricing. Built for the cargo timeline.

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