INCOTERMS
- WHY CHOOSE DOT -
– A Choice for the Elite –
We are proud of be part of an exclusive group renowned for its unparalleled selectivity. Membership is limited to
just 1-2 partners
per country/region,
ensuring a community of carefully chosen and distinguished members.
A Choice for
– the Elite –
We are proud of be part of an exclusive group renowned for its unparalleled selectivity. Membership is limited to
just 1-2 partners
per country/region,
ensuring a community of carefully chosen and distinguished members.
– Exclusive Team –
Seamless tracking and personalized arrangements tailored to your unique needs.
– Dedicated Contact Person –
Effortless communication,
every step of the way.
– Exclusive Team –
Seamless tracking and personalized arrangements tailored to your unique needs.
– Devoted Contact Person –
Effortless communication,
every step of the way.
Over 25 years of
– Expertise in Forwarding –
Sea & Air Transportation
Special Goods
From fresh flowers and chemical powder to special containers
and even charter flights!
Over 25 years of
– Expertise in Forwarding –
Sea & Air Transportation
Special Goods
From fresh flowers and chemical powder to special containers
and even charter flights!
We maintain contracts and partnerships with multiple leading shipping companies and airlines.
By leveraging each company’s strengths and adapting to the global landscape, we deliver the most efficient and suitable services for every need.
We maintain contracts and partnerships with multiple leading shipping companies and airlines.
By leveraging each company’s strengths and adapting to the global landscape, we deliver the most efficient and suitable services for every need.
- WHY CHOOSE DOT -
– A Choice for the Elite –
We are proud of be part of an exclusive group renowned for its unparalleled selectivity.
Membership is limited to
just 1-2 partners
per country/region,
ensuring a community of carefully chosen and distinguished members.
– Exclusive Team –
Seamless tracking and
personalized arrangements tailored to your unique needs.
– Dedicated Contact Person –
Effortless communication,
every step of the way.
- COMMON INCOTERMS -
EXW- Ex Works
All costs incurred during transportation are the responsibility of the importer.
Exporter: Responsible for properly packaging the goods so the importer can successfully arrange for pickup.
Importer: Bears all transportation, handling, and other costs from the point of pickup at the designated location until the goods are delivered to the final destination port/airport and then to the specified delivery address. This includes all customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
FCA- Free Carrier
Exporter is responsible for delivering the goods to the agreed-upon location.
Exporter: Responsible for properly packaging the goods and covering the costs of transportation to the agreed-upon place of delivery (usually the export port or airport) and export customs clearance.
※ In practice, the exporter often does not cover the cost of export customs clearance under FCA terms.
Importer: Bears all transportation, handling, and other costs (excluding export customs clearance) from the specified place of delivery until the goods arrive at the final destination port/airport and are then transported to the designated delivery location. This includes all import customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
FOB- Free On Board
The exporter is responsible for all costs and risks until the goods are loaded onto the vessel.
Exporter: Covers the costs of FCA plus the operational and storage fees at the port/airport of export.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they have passed the ship’s rail and are on board the vessel. (These costs are typically referred to as “local charges”).
Importer: Covers the freight costs and destination port charges.
The importer is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are on board the vessel until they arrive at the final destination port/airport and are delivered to the specified location. This includes all import customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
※ This trade term is primarily intended for waterway transportation, as the transfer of risk is defined by the goods “passing the ship’s rail.” However, in practice, importers and exporters also use this term for air freight. In this case, the exporter pays for all costs from packaging until the goods are loaded onto the aircraft (local charges), while the importer pays for the air freight and destination charges.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
C&F/CFR- Cost And Freight
The exporter is responsible for all costs until the goods arrive at the destination port.
Exporter: Covers the costs of FOB + Freight.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they arrive at the destination port, pass the ship’s rail.
Importer: Covers the destination charges.
The importer is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are unloaded at the destination port until they are delivered to the specified location. (These costs are typically referred to as “destination charges”).
※ This trade term is primarily intended for waterway transportation, as the transfer of risk is defined by the goods “passing the ship’s rail.” However, in practice, importers and exporters also use this term for air freight. In this case, the exporter pays for all costs from packaging until the goods are unloaded at the destination airport, while the importer pays for the destination charges.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
CIF- Cost Insurance And Freight
The only difference between CIF and C&F/CFR is that the exporter is also responsible for the cost of insurance.
Exporter: Covers the costs of FOB + Freight + Insurance.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they arrive at the destination port, pass the ship’s rail. They must also pay for the marine insurance for the shipment.
Importer: Covers the destination charges.
The importer is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are unloaded at the destination port until they are delivered to the specified location. (These costs are typically referred to as “destination charges”).
※ This trade term is primarily intended for waterway transportation, as the transfer of risk is defined by the goods “passing the ship’s rail.” However, in practice, importers and exporters also use this term for air freight. In this case, the exporter pays for all costs from packaging until the goods are unloaded at the destination airport, and also covers the cost of air freight insurance. The importer is responsible for the destination charges.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
DAP/DDU- Delivered At Place
The exporter is responsible for delivering the goods to a specified destination.
Exporter: Covers the cost of CIF + Final Delivery Costs.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they are delivered to the final destination port/airport and then to the specified delivery address. This does not include import customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
Importer: Covers Import Customs Clearance Fees + Taxes.
The importer is responsible for all costs related to import customs clearance and applicable taxes.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
DDP- Delivered Duty Paid
All costs incurred during transportation are the responsibility of the exporter.
Exporter: Bears all transportation, handling, and other costs from the moment the goods are packaged until the goods are delivered to the final destination port/airport and then to the specified delivery address. This includes all customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
Importer: Not required to cover any costs during the transportation process.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
EXW
All costs incurred during transportation are the responsibility of the importer.
Exporter: Responsible for properly packaging the goods so the importer can successfully arrange for pickup.
Importer: Bears all transportation, handling, and other costs from the point of pickup at the designated location until the goods are delivered to the final destination port/airport and then to the specified delivery address. This includes all customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
FCA
Exporter is responsible for delivering the goods to the agreed-upon location.
Exporter: Responsible for properly packaging the goods and covering the costs of transportation to the agreed-upon place of delivery (usually the export port or airport) and export customs clearance.
※ In practice, the exporter often does not cover the cost of export customs clearance under FCA terms.
Importer: Bears all transportation, handling, and other costs (excluding export customs clearance) from the specified place of delivery until the goods arrive at the final destination port/airport and are then transported to the designated delivery location. This includes all import customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
FOB
The exporter is responsible for all costs and risks until the goods are loaded onto the vessel.
Exporter: Covers the costs of FCA plus the operational and storage fees at the port/airport of export.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they have passed the ship’s rail and are on board the vessel. (These costs are typically referred to as “local charges”).
Importer: Covers the freight costs and destination port charges.
The importer is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are on board the vessel until they arrive at the final destination port/airport and are delivered to the specified location. This includes all import customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
※ This trade term is primarily intended for waterway transportation, as the transfer of risk is defined by the goods “passing the ship’s rail.” However, in practice, importers and exporters also use this term for air freight. In this case, the exporter pays for all costs from packaging until the goods are loaded onto the aircraft (local charges), while the importer pays for the air freight and destination charges.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
C&F/CFR
The exporter is responsible for all costs until the goods arrive at the destination port.
Exporter: Covers the costs of FOB + Freight.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they arrive at the destination port, pass the ship’s rail.
Importer: Covers the destination charges.
The importer is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are unloaded at the destination port until they are delivered to the specified location. (These costs are typically referred to as “destination charges”).
※ This trade term is primarily intended for waterway transportation, as the transfer of risk is defined by the goods “passing the ship’s rail.” However, in practice, importers and exporters also use this term for air freight. In this case, the exporter pays for all costs from packaging until the goods are unloaded at the destination airport, while the importer pays for the destination charges.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
CIF
The only difference between CIF and C&F/CFR is that the exporter is also responsible for the cost of insurance.
Exporter: Covers the costs of FOB + Freight + Insurance.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they arrive at the destination port, pass the ship’s rail. They must also pay for the marine insurance for the shipment.
Importer: Covers the destination charges.
The importer is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are unloaded at the destination port until they are delivered to the specified location. (These costs are typically referred to as “destination charges”).
※ This trade term is primarily intended for waterway transportation, as the transfer of risk is defined by the goods “passing the ship’s rail.” However, in practice, importers and exporters also use this term for air freight. In this case, the exporter pays for all costs from packaging until the goods are unloaded at the destination airport, and also covers the cost of air freight insurance. The importer is responsible for the destination charges.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
DAP/DDU
The exporter is responsible for delivering the goods to a specified destination.
Exporter: Covers the cost of CIF + Final Delivery Costs.
The exporter is responsible for all transportation and handling costs from the moment the goods are packaged until they are delivered to the final destination port/airport and then to the specified delivery address. This does not include import customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
Importer: Covers Import Customs Clearance Fees + Taxes.
The importer is responsible for all costs related to import customs clearance and applicable taxes.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
DDP
All costs incurred during transportation are the responsibility of the exporter.
Exporter: Bears all transportation, handling, and other costs from the moment the goods are packaged until the goods are delivered to the final destination port/airport and then to the specified delivery address. This includes all customs clearance fees and relevant taxes.
Importer: Not required to cover any costs during the transportation process.
※ The trade terms mentioned above are for reference only. The actual costs and responsibilities must be clearly defined by both the importer and exporter through mutual agreement.
※ Regardless of the trade terms used, both the importer and the exporter are obligated to provide all necessary documentation for the smooth progress of the shipping process.
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- ocean@dottwn.com
- 02-7701-7007 #219
AIR TEAM
- air@dottwn.com
- 02-7701-7007 #220
IMPORT TEAM
- imp@dottwn.com
- 02-7701-7007 #203
SALES TEAM
- sales@dottwn.com
- 02-7701-7007 #213
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