freecarrier
Free Carrier, abbreviated FCA, is an Incoterm defined by the International Chamber of Commerce for international trade. It covers any mode of transport, including multi‑modal shipments, and is commonly used when the buyer wants to control the main carriage and insurance.
Under FCA, the seller fulfills their obligation by delivering the goods, cleared for export, to the named
Key features and implications:
- Any mode of transport can be used; FCA is particularly versatile for shipments that involve complex
- The named place can be a seller’s premises or another location such as a port or warehouse.
- The seller is responsible for export clearance; the buyer handles main carriage, risk transfer, and post-delivery
FCA contrasts with terms like FOB (risk transfers later, typically at ship loading) and CIF (seller pays