Methods of Transporting Export and Import Shipments
The common methods of transporting export and import shipments are as follows:
Group E – Delivery of goods at the point of departure:
Abbreviation . (Ex Works): EXW Delivery of goods at the point of departure (factory location).
Group F – Delivery of goods to the buyer without paying transportation fees at the point of departure:
Abbreviation (Free Carrier): FCA Delivery of goods to the carrier at the point of departure (delivery of goods inside a truck, train, or airplane). The loading is the responsibility of the buyer as it is the point of risk. The transportation and insurance costs are borne by the buyer. The transportation and insurance contracts are with the buyer (not necessarily the seller).
Abbreviation ( Free Alongside Ship): FAS Delivery of goods alongside the ship at the point of departure. The seller’s risk ends when the goods are placed alongside the ship at the port. The transportation and insurance costs are borne by the buyer. The transportation, insurance, and inspection contracts are with the buyer.
Abbreviation FOB ( Free On Board): Delivery of goods on board the ship at the point of departure. The seller’s risk ends when the goods pass over the ship’s rail. The transportation and insurance costs are borne by the buyer. The transportation, insurance, and inspection contracts are with the buyer.
GroupC – Delivery of goods at the point of departure with the buyer paying transportation fees: :
Abbreviation CFR Value and freight cost to the destination. C&F is the previous term specifically used for sea transportation. The seller’s responsibility ends when the goods pass over the ship’s rail (loading). The insurance cost is borne by the buyer. The transportation cost is borne by the seller. The insurance contract is with the buyer, and the transportation contract is with the seller.
Abbreviation CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): Value, insurance, and freight cost to the destination. It is specifically used for sea transportation. The seller’s responsibility ends when the goods are loaded onto the ship. The transportation and insurance costs are borne by the seller. The transportation and insurance contracts are with the seller.
Abbreviation (Carriage Paid To): CPT – Delivery with payment of transportation fees to the destination. It is mainly used for combined transportation, but primarily for land or air routes. The seller’s risk and responsibility end when the goods are delivered to the first carrier. The transportation cost It is a combined transportation method.
Abbreviation CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid to): The seller’s risk and responsibility end when the goods reach the agreed point. The shipping method is composite. The seller’s risk and responsibility ends when he delivers the goods to the agreed point. The cost of insurance and shipping is with the seller. Insurance and transportation contract is concluded with the seller. It is a combined transportation method.
Group D – Delivery of goods at the destination:
Abbreviation (Delivered At Frontier): DAF Delivery at the specified border.
Abbreviation (Delivered Ex Ship): DES Delivery on board the ship at the destination.
Abbreviation (Delivered Ex Quay): DEQ Delivery at the quay (at the destination port).
Abbreviation (Delivered Duty Unpaid): DDU Delivery at the destination without paying customs duties and charges.
Abbreviation (Delivered Duty Paid): DDP Delivery at the destination with payment of customs duties and charges.
Abbreviation DEQ (Delivered Ex Quay): Delivery at the pier (at the destination)
Abbreviation (Delivered Duty Unpaid): DDU is borne by the seller up to a specified point as per the agreement
Abbreviation (Carriage and Insurance Paid to): CIP Delivery with payment of transportation and insurance fees to the destination.
It is a combined transportation method.
Behin Tadbir Trading
behin Tadbir Trading Group, registered under number 571237, is engaged in the supply and customs clearance of commercial goods, import, and export of various products, including medical equipment, industrial equipment, textile industries, workshop machinery, and raw materials.