Incoterms rules help decide when the responsibility for goods moves from the seller to the buyer during shipping. The process is divided into three main stages:
Stage 1: Pre-Carriage
This is when the goods are transported from the seller’s location to the main port of shipment. It’s often done using trucks, trains, or boats on inland waterways.
Stage 2: Main Carriage
This is the longest part of the shipping process, where goods are moved from one country to another, usually by sea, air, rail, or road.
Stage 3: On-Carriage
Once the goods arrive at the destination port, they are transported to the buyer’s location, again using trucks, trains, or inland waterways.
These stages ensure clarity on who handles the goods and when responsibility changes hands during international shipping.
Learn More:
Incoterm Rules for International Shipping
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