On 7 April 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting an industry event together with Visa, bringing together partners, customers, and friends from across the logistics ecosystem.
It was a really good mix of conversations involving some big-picture trends, some practical use cases, and plenty of honest discussion about the challenges we all face when it comes to B2B payments in logistics.
Payments are becoming a key focus in logistics?
As
operations become more digital and interconnected, there’s a growing
opportunity to make payments work better for everyone
involved.
Across
the industry, we’re seeing teams look for ways to:
- Gain better visibility
over cash flow
- Simplify and streamline day-to-day
processes
- Reduce manual effort
through automation
- Create smoother, more
connected end-to-end workflows
It’s
less about fixing problems—and more about unlocking a more efficient,
transparent way of working.
The First Use Case: Import Charges Alongside TDSB
We
also shared our first use case for payment of import charges with
Pay@CUBEforall, which is also integrated with Truck Dock Slot Booking
(TDSB).
Before
the introduction of Pay@CUBEforall:
- Manual checks
- Payment verification delays
- Slower cargo collection
With
Pay@CUBEforall:
- Payments are verified upfront
- Less waiting at the point of
collection
- Faster and smoother operations
overall
It’s
a small change in process, but it makes a big difference on the ground.
Panel Discussion
One
of the highlights was definitely the panel discussion, with perspectives from
across Visa, CCN, SATS, and one of the industry leader, Sky Leader.
Some
of the more relatable takeaways:
- Payment delays can directly
impact cargo release and turnaround time
- Digital payments enable
real-time, shipment-level tracking
- Corporate cards improve
visibility, control, and audit readiness
- Instant payments reduce
bottlenecks and enhance operational planning
- Greater transparency
strengthens collaboration across stakeholders
Where things are heading
Looking
ahead, the direction is pretty clear:
- More connected systems
- More automated payment
flows
- Better visibility
across the entire chain
For
us, that means continuing to expand what Pay@CUBEforall can
support across freight forwarders, shippers, airlines, and vendors.
Thanks again to everyone who joined us, we really appreciated
the conversations (and the networking lunch).
If you’re curious to learn more about what we have shared, feel free to reach out to us today!