Definition
A flow where inbound goods are transferred at a hub directly to outbound vehicles with little or no storage in between.
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Related terms in Operations
Incoterms
Standard trade terms published by the ICC (EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP…) that define where cost, risk and responsibility pass from seller to buyer.
FOB (Free On Board)
An Incoterm: the seller delivers goods on board the vessel; risk and cost transfer to the buyer once loaded at the origin port.
CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
An Incoterm: the seller pays freight and minimum insurance to the destination port; risk passes to the buyer at loading.
DAP (Delivered At Place)
An Incoterm: the seller delivers to the named destination ready for unloading; the buyer handles import clearance and duties.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
An Incoterm: the seller bears all costs and risks to the destination, including import duties and taxes.
EXW (Ex Works)
An Incoterm: the buyer collects the goods at the seller’s premises and carries all cost and risk from that point — minimum obligation for the seller.