Payment Coordination
Secure Payment Coordination
International sourcing often requires buyers to make substantial payments before their goods arrive.
Last Mile provides a structured payment coordination process designed to give customers greater visibility and control when purchasing goods from suppliers in China.
The model
A more controlled transaction
Under the applicable transaction arrangement, the customer makes payment to Last Mile rather than directly completing the supplier payment at the beginning of the shipment process.
The supplier prepares the goods and the logistics process begins.
Once the goods have been delivered to the customer according to the agreed transaction terms, payment is released to the supplier.
The process
How it works
Logistics flow
Supplier → China → Transport → Destination → You
Payment flow
You → Last Mile · held until delivery
Your payment stays with Last Mile while the shipment travels. The supplier is paid after you receive the goods.
Transaction agreed
The customer, supplier and shipment requirements are confirmed.
Customer payment
The customer makes payment according to the agreed Last Mile transaction arrangement.
Goods move
The supplier prepares the goods and Last Mile coordinates the logistics process.
Customer receives
The shipment reaches the agreed destination.
Supplier payment
Supplier payment is completed according to the agreed transaction terms.
Combined
Logistics + payment coordination
Combining logistics coordination with payment coordination gives international buyers a more structured way to manage transactions with suppliers in China.