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What are the “goods” in the Incoterms 2020 rules? Rules A1, A8 and A2 explained, by Shipping Expert, Bob Ronai, with respect to the FCA and DPU Incoterms Rules

Delivery of the goods is “not unloaded” by the seller at the destination place. There is therefore a problem with DAP Rail Terminal.

Let’s look at the concept of “delivery” in EXW Incoterms 2020. The buyer must carry out export formalities, which can be problematic, but are there other potential problems that the rule does not explain?

It is important to understand that for the FCA rule “delivery” does not equal “shipment.” Bob Ronai discusses FCA Incoterms Rules

Why do the Incoterms 2020 rules not deal with VGM (Verified Gross Mass of Containers?) There are several reasons…

As the clocks struck midnight, we looked back at over 700 articles, handpicking our favourite stories that made the headlines in 2021

It has, once again, been a tumultuous year for global trade and finance. Here we reflect on our most popular topics, hottest headlines, and key themes of 2021.

For the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the establishment of the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation in August this year was yet another milestone in enhancing Singapore’s status as an international shipping hub. 

On the eve of COP26 – the biggest climate summit of the year – the world is more focused than ever on reducing carbon emissions, and on the role that individual companies can play in tackling climate change.

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak today presented his Autumn Budget of 2021 to the UK House of Commons.

The pandemic and the ensuing disruptions in how the world produces, transports, stores, and consumes bulk commodities is placing physical inventory control and monitoring in the cross-hairs of revolutionary change.… read more →

Commodity trade finance fraud and losses, along with trade finance digitization, have emerged as common themes in trade finance recently.

Since the inception of UCP 600, trade finance professionals, in particular, the letter of credit community, have been discussing the need for and consequences of modifications and exclusions to the rules in commercial LCs issued under UCP 600.

Eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic and shipping bottlenecks are challenging companies to meet demand. The global outlook is uncertain, however, that does not mean doom and gloom, making way for a new thought process.

Though you may be familiar with the terms demurrage and detention in the context of the container business, this article will be focusing on the process of laytime and demurrage in those cases where the vessel is chartered to move oil, chemicals, or dry bulk.