Transport & Logistics

Transport and logistics: recover unpaid freight invoices

Unpaid freight invoices, haulage disputes, or delivery contract shortfalls? A free, lawyer-backed letter of demand is your fastest first move.

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✓ Freight invoices ✓ Haulage contracts ✓ Courier fees ✓ Warehousing invoices
The problem

Freight and logistics: 60+ day payment terms are killing cash flow

Transport operators and freight businesses are routinely pushed onto 60–90 day payment terms by large shippers. Combined with fuel costs and driver wages, this creates severe cash flow pressure. A formal letter of demand applied early — at 30 days overdue — often resolves payment before the situation becomes critical.

Under the Road Transport Legislation, carriers have specific rights including liens over goods for unpaid freight. A letter of demand is typically required before exercising a lien.

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Fill in creditor and debtor details plus the invoice. Takes 5 minutes.

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Day 7 and 14 reminders. Day 21 lawyer referral if unpaid.

Transport & Logistics debt types we handle

Freight invoices

Unpaid invoices for road, rail, air, or sea freight services.

Haulage contracts

Bulk haulage contracts, heavy vehicle cartage, or long-haul transport agreements.

Courier & delivery fees

Parcel delivery, same-day courier, or last-mile delivery service invoices.

Warehousing & storage

Storage fees, pick-and-pack charges, or 3PL warehousing invoices.

Fuel levies

Fuel surcharges disputed or withheld by shippers after delivery.

Detention charges

Container or vehicle detention fees incurred at client sites.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I exercise a lien on goods for unpaid freight? ▼
Under common law and some state legislation, a carrier has a lien over goods for unpaid freight charges. A letter of demand should be sent before exercising a lien to create a clear legal record. Seek legal advice before holding goods.
The shipper says the delivery was late. Can they withhold payment? ▼
Only if your contract contains a liquidated damages or withholding clause tied to delivery time. In most cases, late delivery does not entitle the shipper to withhold the full invoice amount.
What about disputed fuel surcharges? ▼
Fuel levies are contractual. If your rate schedule includes a fuel surcharge formula, a letter of demand citing the calculation is enforceable.

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