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DAP (Delivered At Place) Incoterms in Shipping & Customs

DAP (Delivered At Place) Incoterms in Shipping & Customs

This post explains the duties & obligations of the exporter & the importer under DAP incoterms. Learn more about DAP's charges, meaning & its difference from other incoterms.

17 June 2020 6 min read
CIP Incoterms [Carriage Insurance Paid] - Meaning & Process

CIP Incoterms [Carriage Insurance Paid] - Meaning & Process

CIP is a shipping incoterm wherein the seller is in charge of payment of carriage, insurance & freight till the first port. More on CIP export terms & details here.

15 June 2020 6 min read
CPT Incoterms 2020 | Meaning and Shipping Terms

CPT Incoterms 2020 | Meaning and Shipping Terms

The CPT incoterm is an arrangement which is used in international trade by buyers and sellers for commercial proceedings and import/export affairs. The CPT rule is one of the 11 revised incoterms published by the International Chamber of Commerce.

12 June 2020 8 min read
FOB Incoterms | Meaning and Shipping terms

FOB Incoterms | Meaning and Shipping terms

FOB stands for “Free on Board” or “Freight on Board”, and it defines shipping terms specific to transit by sea and inland waterways -- it does not apply to air, rail and road transit.

03 June 2020 8 min read
FCA [Free Carrier] Incoterms 2020 For Shipping & Exports

FCA [Free Carrier] Incoterms 2020 For Shipping & Exports

In this guide, we explain the meaning of FCA Incoterms, and how their costs, risks and responsibilities are divided between the parties as per incoterms 2020

22 May 2020 9 min read
Export Logistics and its Process explained with a Flowchart

Export Logistics and its Process explained with a Flowchart

Logistics represents the entire supply chain channel which includes streamlining of order handling, transportation, inventory management and handling, storage, packaging, and clearing of the export goods. Efficient logistics management by the export entity can give them a competitive advantage through better order handling and reduced product cycles.

31 March 2020 6 min read
Export Health Certificate | How can one apply for it

Export Health Certificate | How can one apply for it

If you're an exporter dealing in produce or any kind of good that undergoes quality scrutiny, an Export Health Certificate is an absolute necessity.

23 March 2020 6 min read
What is Certificate of Origin (COO)  | Types, Issuing Authority & more

What is Certificate of Origin (COO) | Types, Issuing Authority & more

If you're planning to claim import duty benefits for your product, you will need to prove its country of origin. A Certificate Of Origin will help you achieve this. Read on to find out more about this important document.

03 March 2020 5 min read