FOB
In a CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) shipment, the seller is responsible for the costs associated with transportation, insurance, and freight to the destination port. However, the buyer is typically responsible for customs clearance and any duties or taxes upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, while the seller covers costs up to the port, the buyer handles clearance and related expenses once the shipment reaches the destination.
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.
"Free on Board (FOB) destination" indicates that merchandise is free of transportation charges to the buyer. This means that the seller is responsible for the shipping costs and risk of loss until the goods reach the buyer's specified location.
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The term "freight paid to destination" is often abbreviated as "Freight Prepaid" (PP) in shipping and logistics. This indicates that the seller is responsible for all transportation costs to deliver the goods to a specified destination. The buyer typically does not incur any freight charges under this arrangement.
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.
FCA Destination, or Free Carrier at Destination, is an Incoterm that indicates the seller's responsibility for delivering goods to a specified destination, where they are made available to the buyer. The seller covers all costs and risks up to that point, including transportation and export customs clearance. Once the goods reach the destination, the buyer assumes responsibility for import customs clearance and further transport. This term is beneficial for both parties as it clearly outlines their respective obligations.
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.