Delivery methods in export may vary according to the agreements made between the exporter and the export buyer. However, the generally accepted forms of delivery are:
FOB (Free on Board): It means that the goods are loaded on the ship and delivered by the exporter. When delivered in this way, the exporter ensures that the goods are loaded onto the ship, and the export buyer unloads and transports the goods himself.
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): It means that the shipping costs, insurance costs and loading costs of the goods are covered by the exporter. When delivery is made in this way, the exporter covers the loading, insurance and shipment of the goods, and the export buyer carries out the unloading of the goods himself.
Ex Works (EXW): It means that the goods are delivered in the factory or warehouse by the exporter. When delivery is made in this way, the exporter is responsible for delivering the goods and the export buyer carries out the transportation and insurance of the goods himself.
DAP (Delivered at Place): It means that the goods are delivered to the designated place. When delivery is made in this way, the exporter covers the shipment and insurance of the goods, and the export buyer delivers the goods himself.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): It means that the tax, duty and other obligations of the goods are paid and delivered to the designated place. When delivered in this way, the exporter covers the shipment, insurance and all obligations of the goods, and the export buyer uses the goods after receiving it.
