Carriage Paid To (CPT) is a trade term where the seller pays the transport cost to an agreed destination, but the buyer takes the risk once the goods are handed to the first transporter. In plain words: one side pays the trip, the other side carries the “what if something goes wrong” risk early.
When is CPT used?
Use CPT when you want the seller to arrange and pay for the main move, but you’re okay taking responsibility after the handoff point. It’s useful for buyers who have strong control over insurance and want a clear line for when damage or loss becomes their problem. It is not a substitute for good packaging or careful handling; risk can transfer even while the items are still far from the final drop-off.
How this connects to Transportify
Even if your contract puts the transport booking on the seller, teams still need reliable pickup, on-time delivery, and visibility. Transportify helps businesses move goods across cities with professional drivers, upfront pricing, and real-time updates, so both sides can document pickup times and keep everyone aligned on the agreed destination.
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