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Master the payment lifecycle. Learn how to retrieve invoices, perform bank transfers, and upload payment proofs to release your cargo.

Security Alert: Change of Bank Details

ChinAfrika Logistics will NEVER notify you of a change in bank account details via email. If you receive an email claiming our banking details have changed, treat it as a phishing attempt. Only use the coordinates displayed within the secured myCall user dashboard.

i How Payments Work (Offline Verification)

Before we release your Original Bill of Lading or authorize a Telex Release, all outstanding freight charges must be settled and verified by our auditing desk.

Step 1: The Bank Transfer

Generate your invoice, retrieve the assigned banking details, and initiate a standard bank transfer.

✓ Wire transfers in USD, CNY, or EUR
✓ Must quote the designated Invoice Number
✓ Specify "OUR" charges for transfer fees

Step 2: Proof Submission

Upload a scan of your transaction receipt. Our desk evaluates and confirms the transfer within 24 hours.

• Audit Desk completes validation
• Saves days compared to clearing wait times
• Instantly triggers B/L release flags

Every booking you make generates a pro-forma or final invoice automatically. You can access all your financial documents in one place.

1
Navigate to Finance

Hover over the myCall menu in the main header and select My Invoices from the dropdown.

2
Understand Status Colors

The table uses specific color states to help prioritize tasks:

Paid (Green) Unpaid (Yellow) Overdue (Red)
Visual Reference: "My Invoices" Table
Invoice # Booking Ref Due Date Amount Status Actions
INV-2026-98102 SO-SHG-MOM-10492 12 Jul, 2026 $2,850.00 USD Unpaid Details
INV-2026-97421 SO-NGB-LAX-09281 05 Jul, 2026 $1,420.00 USD Paid Details

Click the Details button on any invoice row. This loads the interactive digital rendering of your charges.

Key Areas to Inspect:

  1. Bank Account Box: Positioned at the bottom-left of the invoice sheet. This lists the specific bank coordinates allocated to secure your payment.
  2. Line Items Table: Verifies the charges. Shows Ocean/Air freight rates and any accepted Value-Added Services (VAS) such as customs filing or insurance.
  3. Due Date Banner: Highlighting payment terms (e.g. Net 7 days from issue date). Outstanding payments beyond this date are classified as Overdue.
System Feature Always click Download PDF to get the official, stamped corporate receipt for your customs records and internal accounting audits.
Visual Reference: Digital Invoice Rendering
ChinAfrika Logistics Limited No. 1391 Weiqing West Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai
INVOICE #INV-2026-98102
Bill To Trade Corp Ltd 101 Dockyard Road, Cape Town, South Africa
Unpaid
Invoice Date 05 Jul, 2026
Due Date 12 Jul, 2026
Description Qty Amount
40ft High Cube Container - Ocean Freight 1 $2,500.00
Export Customs Clearance 1 $150.00
Local Handling Charges 1 $200.00
Payment Bank Coordinates
Bank: *********** BANK 
Beneficiary: ChinAfrika Logistics Limited
Account No: ****-****-****-****
SWIFT Code: *********
Subtotal: $2,850.00
Tax (0.0%): $0.00
Total: $2,850.00 USD

Your shipment will not be cleared for release or loading until payment proof is verified by our financial desk.

The Step-by-Step Payment Process:

  • 1
    Execute Wire Transfer: Log in to your bank portal and perform the transfer using the coordinates shown on your invoice.
  • 2
    Apply "OUR" Instructions: You must instruct your bank that all transit fees are charged to "OUR" (Sender's Account). If we receive less than the invoice total due to banking deductions, cargo release will be suspended.
  • 3
    Save the receipt: Export your confirmation receipt as a PDF, JPG, or PNG.
  • 4
    Upload to Portal: Open your invoice details page, click the blue Upload Payment Proof trigger button, attach your file, and submit.
Visual Reference: Payment Proof Upload Interface
Upload Proof of Payment INV-2026-98102
Click to select receipt file PDF, JPG, PNG (Max 5MB)
ABC_Receipt_INV-98102.pdf
1.2 MB
Status Lifecycle & Meanings:
Payment Verifying

System State: Payment proof submitted successfully. Our accounting desk is validating the transaction.

Payment Accepted (Paid)

System State: Receipt has been authenticated. The payment lock is deactivated, releasing B/L or Telex clearance structures.

Proof Rejected

"Uploaded image was blurred / does not match bank coordinates. Please upload the transaction slip."

Action Required: Click Re-upload Proof to attach a clear file.

Operational Rule: Demurrage and Detention (D&D) are penalty charges levied if you retain equipment (containers) past the allocated Free Time specified in your booking.

Reviewing D&D Fees on the Dashboard:

Open the My Invoices page and switch to the second sub-tab: D&D Charges.

Visual Reference: "D&D Charges" Table
Container # Booking Ref Charge Type Period Days (Free / Charged) Total Amount Status
MSKU1234567 BK-SHG-NBO-10492 Demurrage (Port) 25 Jun - 28 Jun 14 / +3 $150.00 USD Unpaid
MRKU9876543 BK-NGB-LAX-09281 Detention (Depot) 18 Jun - 20 Jun 14 / 0 $0.00 USD N/A

* Visual simulation showing an unpaid port demurrage charge due to a 3-day pickup delay.

Invoice Status updated to: PAID

This action authorizes the operational releasing of your shipping documents.

Subsequent Steps:

1. Download Final B/L

Go to myCall > My Shipments, open the Documents tab, and download your final Bill of Lading with the "DRAFT" watermark removed.

2. Telex Release Confirmation

If you authorized a Telex/Surrender release, a secure digital confirmation is sent immediately to the destination port clearing agents.