Keep cash in the business longer
Don't fund the supplier balance throughout the ocean transit period yourself.
Ocean inventory finance · US importers
Rhofin pays approved supplier balances and eligible ocean freight at shipment. Repay at arrival, as inventory sells, or through your lender.
The structure
Your supplier relationship stays the same. Rhofin bridges the point when the supplier balance becomes due to your next source of liquidity.
Before shipment · You
Under your normal supplier terms.
At shipment · Rhofin
Approved supplier balance plus eligible ocean freight.
Arrival onward · You choose
At arrival, as inventory sells, or through your lender.
Why importers use Rhofin
Don't fund the supplier balance throughout the ocean transit period yourself.
Your supplier can still be paid when the approved goods ship.
Settle from cash, controlled inventory sell-down, or an eligible factor or ABL facility.
Common questions
The detail that matters before deciding whether to explore a shipment with Rhofin.
Rhofin finances the approved supplier balance remaining after your deposit. Eligible ocean freight can also be advanced at cost. Duties, taxes, demurrage, detention and storage are not part of the standard financed amount.
Typically at arrival or availability for collection. For an approved transaction, financing can instead continue while inventory remains in approved controlled storage and is released against repayment. An existing factor or ABL can also become the next source of liquidity when eligible and agreed with that lender.
Yes, for approved transactions. Goods can remain in approved controlled storage while Rhofin continues financing the outstanding amount. Inventory is released under the agreed procedure as you repay, allowing the shipment to settle progressively as goods sell. Continuation is agreed before arrival, and storage charges remain yours.
Potentially. The handoff depends on when the goods or resulting receivables become eligible under that lender's facility. The transition is agreed in advance and remains subject to the lender's approval.
You continue to own the goods. Rhofin's security is tied to the specific financed shipment and its identifiable proceeds, and Rhofin controls release of the financed cargo while the financing is outstanding. The financing is full recourse, so your business remains liable for any shortfall. The definitive transaction and security documents govern the exact position.
Rhofin is designed to work alongside existing facilities. We review existing liens and relevant facility restrictions during onboarding. Where rights overlap, your lender may need to consent or agree an acceptable release, subordination or other intercreditor arrangement.
Rates from 1.45% per 30 days on the supplier balance advance. Eligible ocean freight is advanced at no financing charge and repaid at face value. No origination, arrangement, documentation, wire, platform or monthly fees. Your transaction-specific APR, total financing cost and repayment date are shown before you commit. Your rate depends on your credit profile, the shipment, the route, the supplier and the jurisdiction. Pricing is set per transaction and subject to approval.
Initially, a short business and shipment profile. For an approved transaction, Rhofin will typically need the supplier invoice or purchase order, evidence of your deposit or payment terms, shipment and logistics details, and the documents needed to establish the agreed cargo-control and repayment structure.
Key terms
A secured commercial loan against one shipment: Rhofin takes a purchase-money security interest in the specific financed goods and their identifiable proceeds, and holds a to-order bill of lading with telex and express release disabled. The financing is full recourse, so if realising the cargo does not cover what is owed, you remain liable for the shortfall. Read the full term
Release happens on Rhofin's instruction, under a procedure agreed in advance with your logistics provider. Repayment falls due on arrival at the destination CFS, on availability for collection for a full container load, or the earlier date the goods are sold or released to you. Approved warehouse sell-down terms replace this for that shipment. Read the full term
These charges are not financed and remain your responsibility, exactly as they would be without financing. A customs detention, seizure or withhold-release order does not suspend your obligation to repay. Read the full term
Open to US business entities importing by ocean through a participating logistics provider, shipping about four times a year or more. Not available to individuals, sole proprietorships or general partnerships, or for personal, family or household purposes. Availability varies by state, and some goods, routes and supply chains are out of scope. Read the full term
These are high-level product mechanics, not the whole financing agreement. Financing is subject to eligibility, verification, credit approval, applicable law and definitive documentation. .
Check whether Rhofin is available for your business. No credit check at this stage.