Quick answer
FCA (Free Carrier) is an Incoterms 2020 rule for any transport mode. Seller delivers to carrier or place nominated by buyer. The table below shows exactly which side pays the cost, carries the risk and arranges insurance at each stage of the journey.
Seller vs buyer — stage by stage
| Stage | Cost | Risk | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory / seller site | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Export transport | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Export terminal | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
| Main carriage | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
| Import terminal | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
| Import transport | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
| Destination | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
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