INCOTERMS 2020: Obligations, Costs & Risks

The Incoterms rules are a total of 11 terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce, which define costs, risks and obligations of buyers and sellers in international transactions. The purpose of this book is to provide companies and international trade executives with a practical guide that allows them to understand and use the Incoterms 2020 correctly at three levels: legally, logistically and commercially. This book analyses the 11 Incoterms 2020, providing in-depth explanations of concepts such as: place of delivery and reception of goods, loading/unloading, export/import procedures, transfer of risks in transport, insurance, methods of payment, allocation of costs between seller and buyer, etc. To help in understanding the texts, numerous graphs, summary tables and examples are included that explain the obligations of sellers and buyers. Moreover, for each Incoterm there is a practical advice section and examples of the international trade operations for which they are most suitable. The INCOTERMS 2020 Obligations, Costs and Risks is an essential tool for exporters, importers, brokers and commercial agents, forwarders and logistics professional, bankers, insurers, consultants, international lawyers, trade associations, chambers of commerce as well as teachers and students of international trade.