Understand supplier handovers and logistics responsibilities under EXW, FCA, FOB and CIF before arranging collection and freight.
Agree commercial responsibilities before arranging transport.
Incoterms allocate responsibilities between buyer and seller; they do not replace the purchase contract or all local requirements. Record the chosen term, named place and version in your agreement. Sheffield can review the logistics scope against the agreed term.
Service & planning scope
- EXW: clarify loading and export arrangements
- FCA: identify the agreed carrier handover point
- FOB: specify the vessel loading port for sea shipments
- CIF: review destination handling beyond seller-arranged freight
Information to prepare
- Purchase agreement
- Named delivery place
- Supplier confirmation
- Freight scope
How the process works
- Identify agreed term
- Confirm handover point
- List buyer and seller tasks
- Check quotation coverage
- Resolve responsibility gaps
Questions about this service
Is an Incoterm useful without a named place?
Include the named place and agreed rules version in the sale contract. It identifies the location needed to assess the parties’ delivery and cost responsibilities.
Does an Incoterm define everything in Sheffield’s quotation?
No. Sale terms and the forwarding quotation serve different purposes. Ask the quotation to list the collection, handling, clearance and delivery tasks that Sheffield’s agreed scope includes.
Build a plan for your shipment
Share purchase agreement, your route and intended timeline. We will review the requirements with the appropriate operations team.
Prepare a freight enquiry