Hapag-Lloyd
PayCargo, and Gnosis Freight partnered to launch a new Container Payment Portal (CPP) for Hapag-Lloyd.
"In May 2024, revisions to demurrage and detention rules made by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) went into effect, introducing new requirements for billing, timeframes, and the process for disputing unfair charges. The Container Payment Portal is designed to simplify compliance with these regulations," says Jason Drouyor, director, regulatory affairs of Hapag-Lloyd.
Key takeaways:
- Hapag-Lloyd plans to utilize the CPP to accelerate cargo movement for customers and support terminal operators. This solution will enhance cargo visibility, reduce container dwell times, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve payment efficiency for all Hapag-Lloyd U.S. stakeholders.
- The CPP will serve as the primary interface for Hapag-Lloyd customers to manage compliance with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (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, automated real-time OSRA-compliant invoice generation, seamless electronic payments and fee hold removals, integrated dispute resolution tools and a user-friendly container watchlist interface.
- 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.
