The Problem
Container payments operated independently from container reality
For years, container payments—particularly demurrage and detention—have been calculated and processed separately from how containers actually move. Charges were reconciled manually, disputes were common, and release decisions often relied on incomplete or inconsistent data.
Visibility platforms could show where a container was within its lifecycle.
Payment platforms could instantly process what was owed.
But neither connected lifecycle events directly to payment, release, and compliance actions. This separation created friction across carriers, terminals, and shippers, slowing operations and increasing risk.
Why partnership was required: No single system could close the gap alone
Solving this challenge required two complementary capabilities working together:
- PayCargo brings logistics-native digital payments, same-day settlement, regulatory compliance expertise, and a trusted network connecting carriers, terminals, and payers.
- Gnosis Freight brings deep container lifecycle intelligence, with verified event data spanning ocean, terminal, rail, and inland movements, as well as modern software infrastructure that enables advanced computation.
Rather than building overlapping tools, PayCargo and Gnosis Freight chose to co-innovate, aligning payments and visibility into a single operational workflow.
The Result
The Container Payment Portal (CPP)
The Container Payment Portal (CPP) is the outcome of this collaboration.
CPP unifies:
- Real-time, verified container lifecycle data
- OSRA-compliant invoicing and dispute workflows
- Streamlined digital payments
- Automated fee holds, releases, and reconciliation
By connecting these elements, CPP turns fragmented payment processes into structured, auditable workflows tied directly to container events.
What makes CPP different: From visibility to action
CPP is not simply a visibility dashboard or a standalone payment tool.
The platform:
- Translates container events into Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) compliant invoices
- Triggers payments based on verified lifecycle data
- Automates release and hold decisions
- Supports structured, electronic dispute resolution
- Reconciles charges and accruals in real time
- Provides an end-to-end visibility and reporting portal for all stakeholders
This shift—from knowing where a container is to acting on what that information means—represents a new model for managing container payments at scale.
From concept to platform capability: Built for industry adoption
CPP has moved from concept into live production across multiple carriers and terminals, validating the need for a unified approach to container payments and lifecycle management.
Its API-driven architecture supports:
- Integration with back-office systems
- Mass-customized reporting
- Scalable deployment across regions and stakeholders
Why this partnership matters: A blueprint for modern logistics infrastructure
The collaboration between PayCargo and Gnosis Freight reflects a broader platform philosophy: complex industry problems are best solved through purpose-built partnerships, not isolated point solutions.
Together, the two companies have created:
- Greater transparency across container payment workflows
- Built-in regulatory compliance
- Reduced operational friction for all stakeholders
- A foundation for modern container lifecycle management
This approach enables the freight industry to move faster, with greater confidence and control.
