Free Carrier (FCA) is an Incoterm that says the seller’s main job is to deliver the goods to a named place and hand them over to the buyer’s nominated transporter. After that handoff, risk moves to the buyer, even if the goods still need to travel far.
When it’s used and why it’s helpful
Use this term when the buyer wants control over the main transport plan but still needs the seller to handle export-side steps and a clean handover at a specific location (like a warehouse, terminal, or pickup point). It’s useful because it clearly splits responsibility: the seller focuses on getting goods ready and delivered to the agreed place, while the buyer arranges the onward movement and pays the next legs. It is not a substitute for a full transport plan, so both sides should still agree on pickup timing, packaging, and who pays for loading if that matters at the named place.
How Transportify fits in
Transportify can support the pickup and first-mile movement so the handoff happens on time at the correct location. With scheduled bookings, real-time updates, and reliable drivers, your team can coordinate pickups smoothly and reduce missed handovers and last-minute changes.
Related Terms
Bill of Lading
Demurrage
DAP
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