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Free carrier (FCA)

A standard delivery term from Incoterms 2020: the seller hands the goods to the buyer’s carrier at an agreed place. Cressby delivers when the machines are loaded on Tullavane’s transport in Nottingham. The risk of damage passes to Tullavane at that moment. Agreement, clause 9.1 · Chapter 5 · see Retention of title

Explained in Chapter 5, Delivery, Risk, Retention of Title and Force Majeure, of Distribution Agreements.

How it comes up, in Chapter 5
This deal uses free carrier (FCA). Under it, the seller hands the goods to the buyer’s carrier at an agreed place. The delivery clause names the place…
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