GuideIncoterms 2020, explained for first-time importers
EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP decide who pays for what and who carries the risk. A plain guide to the four terms you will meet most often.
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The break-even between a shared and a full container is usually 13 to 15 cubic metres, but transit time, handling and fees can move it either way.
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Airlines charge for space as well as mass. How chargeable weight is calculated, and five ways to pack so you pay for less of it.
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