Get Paid for
Every Export —
Guaranteed.
Stop chasing payments and worrying about buyers who don't pay. lockt's smart escrow ensures your money is secured before you ship a single container.
Exporting Is Rigged Against You.
Three systemic problems cost exporters billions every year. lockt was built to eliminate all three — permanently.
Buyers Who Don't Pay
You produce, you pack, you ship — and then you wait. Weeks turn into months. Buyers stop responding. Your working capital is tied up in goods already at port or in transit, with no legal recourse that crosses borders.
Document Fraud Risk
You ship your goods. Then your Bill of Lading gets questioned, your Certificate of Origin is disputed, or the buyer claims quality documents are fraudulent. Payment gets delayed indefinitely — and you have no way to prove authenticity.
No Market Access
Finding real, creditworthy international buyers for your commodities is near impossible without connections. Trade shows are expensive. Middlemen take enormous cuts. And unverified contacts routinely turn out to be fraudsters.
Four Mechanisms That Protect Every Export.
From escrow funding to blockchain documents to automatic settlement — lockt wraps every stage of your export in verified protection.
Escrow First, Ship After
Importer deposits full payment before you produce a single kilogram. A 2% platform fee is deducted at funding. You only ship when funds are fully secured in escrow — locked, verified, and waiting for you.
Blockchain Document Vault
Upload your Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Quality Certification directly to the platform. Each document is cryptographically hashed and anchored to blockchain — providing instant forgery detection and eliminating document disputes permanently.
Verified International Buyers
Access 1,200+ KYC-verified importers from 34 countries who are actively sourcing commodities right now. Direct outreach. No middlemen taking cuts. Every buyer on the platform has passed identity verification and financial screening.
Same-Day Settlement
When the buyer confirms delivery, escrow funds release automatically — no manual approval, no chasing, no waiting. Your share is paid to your registered payout method as soon as delivery is confirmed.
Everything You Need.
One Dashboard.
Your entire export operation — from listing commodities to tracking containers to receiving settlement — is managed in a single, purpose-built dashboard designed for exporters operating at scale.
Access Your Dashboard- Active Trades — real-time status of every open deal, escrow phase, and milestone
- Escrow Status — live view of funds held, release conditions, and payout timelines
- Shipment Tracker — live container tracking integrated with your freight partner
- Blockchain Document Vault — upload, hash, and share trade documents in seconds
- Marketplace Listings — manage your commodity listings visible to verified buyers
- Finance Applications — apply for pre-shipment financing and working capital loans
Fund Your Production.
Before the Buyer Pays.
Don't let cash flow gaps stop you from fulfilling orders. lockt's integrated trade finance products give you capital access tied directly to your verified trade history on the platform — no bank relationship required.
Pre-Shipment Invoice Financing
Get up to 80% of your invoice value advanced before you even begin production. Fund your inputs, labour, and logistics without waiting for buyer payment.
Working Capital Loans
Short-term revolving credit lines for exporters with verified trade history on lockt. Flexible repayment aligned to your commodity cycles.
Equipment Finance
Finance processing equipment — driers, shellers, graders, packaging lines — to add value to your commodity before export. Higher margins, better pricing.
Fund your production without waiting for buyer payment. Eligibility is assessed in 24 hours based on your verified trade record on lockt.
Before lockt, I shipped 15 MT of shea butter to a German buyer and waited 4 months for payment that never came. With lockt, my next order was $36,000 — fully in escrow before I packed a single container. Settlement hit my account within 8 hours of delivery confirmation.
From Cocoa to Cotton — Every Commodity Protected.
lockt supports export financing, escrow, and marketplace listings for all major agricultural and soft commodity categories.
Don't see your commodity? Contact us to add it.
Simple. Transparent. No Surprises.
Just 2% platform fee — only charged when escrow is funded. Nothing until the deal closes. No monthly subscription. No listing fees. No setup costs.
The 2% fee is deducted automatically when escrow is funded — before shipment. Your settlement payout is the funded amount minus what you agreed to pay your farm and freight partners on that trade — if you source and ship yourself, you receive the full 98%.
Questions From Our Exporters.
Honest answers to the questions exporters ask most before joining the platform.
What if the importer refuses to fund escrow?
Simple — you don't ship. lockt's escrow-first model means no deal proceeds without confirmed funding. If an importer refuses to fund escrow after agreeing to terms, the trade is cancelled at no cost to you. Your listing remains active and you can move on to the next qualified buyer. We treat escrow refusal as a red flag and will flag that buyer's account for review.
Can I set my own prices on the marketplace?
Yes, completely. You list your commodity at your own price per metric tonne or per unit, with your own quality specifications, minimum order quantities, and delivery terms. lockt's marketplace is a direct negotiation platform — we do not impose price controls. You can also negotiate privately with buyers outside the public listing.
What happens if goods are damaged in transit?
Escrow is held until delivery is confirmed and accepted. If goods arrive damaged, the buyer raises a dispute within 48 hours. lockt freezes the escrow and opens a structured resolution process — reviewing inspection certificates, shipping condition reports, and photographic evidence. Our neutral AI-assisted arbitration and on-ground country agents assess liability and determine whether escrow is fully released, partially released, or refunded.
Do I need to use lockt's freight network?
No. You are free to use your own freight forwarder, shipping line, or logistics provider. lockt integrates with major shipping networks for document verification and shipment tracking, but you retain full control of your logistics. If you do not yet have a freight partner, lockt's marketplace includes verified freight operators for 34 trade corridors.
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