# asset freeze

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A shipper discovers that an outstanding invoice cannot be settled and cargo release is blocked — the hallmark of an asset freeze.

A shipper discovers that an outstanding invoice cannot be settled and cargo release is blocked — the hallmark of an asset freeze. A court or competent authority orders that bank accounts, securities, receivables, or other assets belonging to a designated person or entity are frozen and may not be moved, transferred, or disposed of. In trade and logistics, asset freezes typically arise under sanctions regimes, customs enforcement actions, or criminal proceedings. The practical impact is immediate: freight charges, storage fees, and customs duties go unpaid, goods remain stuck at terminals or warehouses, and forwarders must await the authority's decision to lift the restriction. Unlike a seizure — which transfers assets to satisfy a claim — an asset freeze is a temporary prohibition that leaves ownership intact.

**Source:** [https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/asset-freeze](https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/asset-freeze)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | asset freeze |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/asset-freeze |

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