WareMatch Glossary

Freight Factoring

A financial service where shippers sell unpaid freight invoices to a third party for immediate cash.

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Updated 2025-10-01

Definition

Freight factoring provides liquidity to carriers and shippers by advancing cash on outstanding invoices, improving cash flow.

Overview

Overview

Freight factoring helps small and medium transport companies maintain operations without waiting for long payment cycles.

Benefits

  • Immediate cash flow
  • Reduced financial risk
  • Improved working capital

Example

A trucking company factors its monthly invoices to a finance firm to receive immediate payment instead of waiting 30–60 days from shippers.

Tags

#Freight Factoring#Finance#Logistics#Cash Flow

Related Terms

Freight Brokerage
Freight Audit
Transportation Spend Management