Understanding Incoterms 2020: Who Pays? Who Bears the Risk?

In international trade, clarity is everything. Incoterms define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers at every stage of the shipping process — from the factory to the final destination.

This visual guide breaks down:

✔ Seller vs. Buyer responsibilities
✔ Risk transfer points
✔ Key delivery terms from EXW to DDP
✔ Maritime and multimodal terms explained clearly

Whether you’re shipping by air, sea, or land, choosing the right Incoterm can impact costs, risk exposure, insurance coverage, and customs responsibilities.

At AM Shipping Solution LTD, we help our clients select the most strategic Incoterm for each shipment — ensuring transparency, compliance, and smooth global logistics.

 

📦 Smart shipping starts with the right terms.

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