FOB
Free on Board (FOB) shipment is a shipping term that indicates when the seller (in this case, Global Logistics Alliance) is responsible for the goods and their delivery. In an FOB shipment, the seller is responsible for the transportation and associated costs of the goods to a specified location, usually a port. Having a reliable logistics network is crucial for efficiently managing FOB shipments, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
The seller is responsible for all shipping costs.
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Terminal handling charges (THC) are effectively charges collected by shipping lines to recover from the shippers the cost of paying the container terminals for the loading or unloading of the containers and other related costs borne by the shipping lines at the port of shipment or destination. For containers shipped on an FOB (Free-On-Board) terms, which specifies which party (buyer or seller) pays for which shipment and loading costs, and/or where responsibility for the goods is transferred. The shippers at the origin port of shipment are responsible for paying the THC at the port of loading. This is defined as the Origin THC. The consignees, or buyers of the cargo are responsible for paying the freight rate and the THC (or equivalent) on the discharge port of destination, known as the destination THC.
CFR Cost and freight (Port of destination)Incoterms ® 2010Cost and Freight means that the seller delivers when the goods pass the ship's rail in the port of shipment. The seller must pay the costs and freight necessary to bring the goods to the named port of destination BUT the risk of loss of or damage to the goods, as well as any additional costs due to events occurring after the time of delivery, are transferred from the seller to the buyer.The CFR term requires the seller to clear the goods for export.This term is used for conventional ocean freight or waterways only.Don't use this term for containerised freight!
FOB Destination means that the seller owns the goods until the buyer receives them. Therefore, the seller pays the shipping costs. FOB Shipping means that the buyer owns the goods once they are shipped. Therefore, the buyer pays the shipping costs.
Free On Board Destination (FOB Destination). This means that the seller pays the the freight costs from the shipping point to the buyer's final destination.
Freight On Board. Usually the seller will designate whether it is F.O.B. at his store/plant or if it is F.O.B. your destination. This determines who is liable for the freight risks/costs. F.O.B. to your door is always better. It shifts the responsibilities/costs to the seller.
FOB (Freight On Board) Destination and FOB Shipping specifies whether the buyer or seller owns the goods, and therefore, who pays for the shipping and includes the items in their inventory. FOB Destination means that the seller owns the goods until the buyer receives them. Therefore, the seller pays the shipping costs. FOB Shipping means that the buyer owns the goods once they are shipped. Therefore, the buyer pays the shipping costs.
CNF is when the seller pays for all freight charges to destination port, after that the buy pays all costs for clearance customs duties and transportCIF is when the seller pays for all freight charges to the destination port, after that the buy pays all costs for clearance customs duties and transport, but it contain compulsory sea insurance.
Prepaid shipment refers to a shipping arrangement where the shipper (usually the seller) pays for the shipping costs upfront. This means that the recipient (buyer) does not need to pay for shipping upon receiving the package. It simplifies the delivery process for the recipient and ensures that the shipment is paid for prior to dispatch.
DAT - Delivered at Terminal (named terminal at port or place of destination)Seller pays for carriage to the terminal, except for costs related to import clearance, and assumes all risks up to the point that the goods are unloaded at the terminal.DAP - Delivered at Place (named place of destination)Seller pays for carriage to the named place, except for costs related to import clearance, and assumes all risks prior to the point that the goods are ready for unloading by the buyer.DDP - Delivered Duty Paid (named place of destination)Seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the named place in the country of the buyer, and pays all costs in bringing the goods to the destination including import duties and taxes. This term places the maximum obligations on the seller and minimum obligations on the buyer.