20/05/2025
🛳️ One wrong shipping term can cost you thousands.
Don’t let confusion over Incoterms sink your deal.
Here's a simplified guide to the most common Incoterms — clear, practical, and designed for real-world decisions in international trade:
🔹 EXW (Ex Works) – Buyer handles everything from pickup.
🔹 FCA (Free Carrier) – Seller delivers to a named place (e.g. forwarder), then Buyer takes over.
🔹 FAS (Free Alongside Ship) – Seller delivers goods beside the ship, Buyer handles loading & beyond.
🔹 FOB (Free On Board) – Seller loads onto the ship, Buyer takes it from there.
🔹 CFR (Cost & Freight) – Seller pays to destination port, Buyer covers insurance & import.
🔹 DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) – Seller covers all, including unloading. Buyer clears customs.
🔹 DAP (Delivered at Place) – Seller delivers to final location, Buyer clears customs & duties.
🔹 DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) – Seller takes care of everything, including import duty.
✅ Understanding Incoterms isn’t just about compliance — it’s about protecting your margins, timelines, and customer trust.
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