Services
Incoterms® we offer
We currently ship on four Incoterms® 2020 rules: EXW, FAS, FOB and CIF. All eleven rules are explained below for reference.
Currently offered
Our four shipping terms
Choose the term that matches how much of the logistics you want us to handle.
EXW
Ex Works
Goods are packed and ready at our warehouse in India. Your forwarder collects them; we provide the commercial invoice, packing list and supporting documents.
We handle: Goods packed and ready for collection.
You handle: Loading, export clearance, freight, insurance, import.
Any mode
FAS
Free Alongside Ship
We clear the cargo for export and deliver it alongside your nominated vessel at the Indian port. Common for bulk and break-bulk shipments.
We handle: Export clearance, delivery alongside the vessel.
You handle: Loading on board, ocean freight, insurance, import.
Sea & inland waterway
FOB
Free On Board
We stuff the container, clear export customs and load it on board your nominated vessel at Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra, Kandla or another Indian port. Best when you have your own freight forwarder.
We handle: Export clearance, loading on board.
You handle: Ocean freight, insurance, import clearance.
Sea & inland waterway
CIF
Cost, Insurance and Freight
We book the shipping line, pay ocean freight and insure the cargo to your destination port. The simplest option if you are new to importing from India, and the most requested term for rice.
We handle: Export clearance, ocean freight, insurance.
You handle: Import clearance, duties.
Sea & inland waterway
Reference
All eleven Incoterms® 2020 rules explained
Terms marked “Offered” are available on every quotation. The others are listed so you can compare them; they are not currently offered.
Rules for any mode of transport
| Rule | Status | Meaning | Seller’s responsibility | Buyer’s responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | ✓ Offered | Ex Works The seller makes the goods available at its own premises. The buyer arranges loading, export clearance, main transport and insurance. | Goods packed and ready for collection | Loading, export clearance, freight, insurance, import |
| FCA | Not currently offered | Free Carrier The seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier nominated by the buyer at an agreed place. | Export clearance, delivery to the buyer's carrier | Main freight, insurance, import clearance |
| CPT | Not currently offered | Carriage Paid To The seller pays freight to the named destination; risk passes to the buyer when the goods are handed to the first carrier. | Export clearance, freight to destination | Risk in transit, insurance, import clearance |
| CIP | Not currently offered | Carriage and Insurance Paid To As CPT, plus the seller buys all-risks cargo insurance (ICC A) to the named destination. | Export clearance, freight, insurance | Risk in transit, import clearance |
| DAP | Not currently offered | Delivered at Place The seller delivers to a named place in the buyer's country, ready for unloading. The buyer handles import clearance and duties. | All transport to the named place | Unloading, import clearance, duties |
| DPU | Not currently offered | Delivered at Place Unloaded As DAP, but the seller also unloads the goods at the named place. | Transport and unloading | Import clearance, duties |
| DDP | Not currently offered | Delivered Duty Paid The seller delivers to the buyer's door with all costs, import clearance and duties paid. | Everything, including import duties | Receiving the goods |
Rules for sea and inland waterway transport
| Rule | Status | Meaning | Seller’s responsibility | Buyer’s responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAS | ✓ Offered | Free Alongside Ship The seller clears the goods for export and places them alongside the buyer's vessel at the named port of shipment. | Export clearance, delivery alongside the vessel | Loading on board, ocean freight, insurance, import |
| FOB | ✓ Offered | Free On Board The seller clears the goods for export and loads them on board the buyer's vessel at the named port. Risk passes once the goods are on board. | Export clearance, loading on board | Ocean freight, insurance, import clearance |
| CFR | Not currently offered | Cost and Freight The seller pays ocean freight to the destination port; risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board at origin. | Export clearance, ocean freight | Insurance, import clearance |
| CIF | ✓ Offered | Cost, Insurance and Freight As CFR, plus the seller buys minimum cargo insurance (ICC C) to the destination port. | Export clearance, ocean freight, insurance | Import clearance, duties |
Which of our terms should I choose?
- New to importing from India? Choose CIF. We book the vessel and insure the cargo to your port.
- You have your own freight forwarder? Choose FOB. We deliver the cargo on board at the Indian port.
- Shipping bulk or break-bulk on your own vessel? Choose FAS. We deliver alongside the ship.
- You want to manage everything from our warehouse? Choose EXW. Your agent collects the goods from us.
Incoterms® is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce. The summaries above are simplified; the official ICC text governs.
Get a quote on EXW, FAS, FOB or CIF
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