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On-time In-full: An Essential Supply Chain Metric
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Incoterms®: Ex Works - Cogoport
Established importers set up offices in their export country for ease of handling their shipments. The buyer may opt for Ex Works if they ar...
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Incoterms®: Free Carrier (Place) - Cogoport
FCA can be a useful Incoterm® for purchasers who frequently acquire containerized goods and who have a reputable third-party logistics provi...
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Incoterms®: Free Alongside Ship (Port)
FAS has its roots in the era of sail-powered shipping. Nowadays, FAS is solely utilised for inland canal shipments and sea freight.
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Incoterms® FOB: Free on Board Simplified
FOB Incoterm® is also the most economical choice because it provides the buyer the freedom to compare shipping costs.
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Incoterms®: Cost and Freight (Port) - Cogoport
The best applications for CFR Incoterm® are in inland waterway and ocean freight. It is generally utilised for bulk cargo and non-containeri...
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Incoterms®: Cost, Insurance and Freight (Port)
Only sea and waterway shipments should use CIF Incoterm®. The seller transfers the shipment and all risks to the buyer as soon as the cargo...
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Incoterms®: Carriage Paid To (Place)
CPT is similar to an FCA agreement in that it can be applied to all modes of transportation, but unlike an FCA agreement, the delivery desti...
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Incoterms®: Carriage and Insurance Paid To
CIP can be applied to any transport mode or situations when there are several transport modes. The seller is in charge of organising transpo...
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