CLA

THE CLA HISTORY

The company founded in Malaysia, beginning as an agent for Shipping Lines, Shipping Agents, and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) to handle the billing and collection of container incidental charges. This early role placed us at the heart of container logistics and gave us deep insights into the inefficiencies and bottlenecks of traditional trade processes.

Over time, CLA evolved from a billing and collection agent into a pioneering FinOps platform. Through innovation and collaboration, we developed patented technology that positioned us as a regional provider in LogTech solutions. Our mission has always been clear: to make container logistics faster, easier, and cheaper, so businesses can boost in cash flow, slash in expenses, and enhance efficiency.

MILESTONES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The platform had processed more than 2 million TEUs containers, marking a significant scale of operations. Through our solutions, logistics service providers have benefited from the elimination of more than USD 250 million in security payments for businesses, effectively unlocking much-needed working capital. We have also reduced container turnaround times by an average of 0.8 days, while creating measurable cost savings of about USD 25 per container.

Achievements

Money Lending License by Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT)

Patented in Malaysia

Patented in Philippines

Patented in Indonesia

MD Status

ISO270001:2022

Best Innovation Category by the Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) 2022

TRENDS DRIVING CLA FORWARD

Looking ahead, CLA is driven by powerful global trends. The digitalisation of trade and logistics is transforming industry practices, while cross-border digital payments and assurance are redefining transaction speed and transparency. Heightened attention to risk and compliance measures such as KYC and credit control ensures trust in every transaction. At the same time, the push for supply chain resilience and cost reduction has become an industry imperative, while ESG and sustainable trade are shaping future standards. In parallel, intra-ASEAN trade growth continues to create new opportunities for regional integration.

From our origins in Malaysia nearly three decades ago to our expanding presence worldwide, CLA's journey reflects a consistent vision: to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions for the container logistics industry — today and into the future.

Who We Are

Container Ledger Account (CLA), is a patented Trade facilitation tool that standardizes and simplifies financial operations in container logistics. We eliminate payment-related trade barriers and empower trade with transparency and trust.

Our Vision

A Green Lane for container release until return — enabling faster, easier, and cheaper container logistics between service providers and importers/exporters

Our Mission

To uplift the industry’s trust mechanism through a digital platform that streamlines industry best practices in financial operations between Shipping Agents and Consignees.