Fob Free on Board

Fob Free on Board

Fob Free on Board in International Trade

Meaning of Fob Free on Board, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): FOB is the oldest Incoterms and together with CIF the most widely used with sea transport. The seller delivers the goods by placing them on board the ship named by the buyer in the port of shipment. The terminal costs and export clearance are borne by the seller. This Incoterm should be used preferably with bulk, heavy loads and general cargo. Also, in the case of complex goods (e.g. machinery) whose loading on board the ship may involve some risk so it is better that the seller assumes this risk till the loading has been completed and the goods delivered. When the goods are transported in containers and the place of delivery is the port of shipment, Incoterms rules advise to use FCA instead of FOB, because the containers are delivered regularly in the port's container terminal and not loaded on board the ship.

This term may only be used for sea and inland waterway transport. See Incoterms for a list of the eleven Incoterms. Practical Guide to Incoterms.


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