FAS (Free Alongside Ship) — INCOTERMS 2020 | FreightUtils

Seller delivers goods alongside the vessel at the port of shipment. Sea and inland waterway only.

FAS — Responsibilities & Risk

Seller's Responsibility

Deliver goods alongside the vessel at named port. Export clearance.

Buyer's Responsibility

Loading onto vessel, main carriage, insurance, import clearance, duties.

Risk Transfer Point

When goods are placed alongside the vessel at port of shipment.

Cost Transfer Point

At port of shipment, alongside vessel.

Insurance Obligation

No obligation on either party.

Export Clearance

Seller.

Import Clearance

Buyer.

Best For

Bulk cargo or heavy/oversized goods loaded by ship's tackle at port.

Watch Out

Sea and inland waterway transport ONLY. Not suitable for containerised cargo (use FCA instead — containers are typically handed to the carrier at a terminal, not alongside the ship).

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