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May 17, 2012

Incoterms® 2010 rules came into force on 1st January 2011.

The delivery terms DAF, DES, DEQ and DDU will be replaced by new delivery terms DAP and DAT.

If you require assistance in how this will affect your business please contact ICAL on 03 9335 2566.

May 12, 2012

The Victorian Government announced that it will proceed with a A$1.2B redevelopment of Melbourne’s container facilities.

May 10, 2012

The Australian Government has a number of assistance schemes operating for industry operating in overseas markets.  The Duty Drawback scheme allows exporters to claim back the duty paid on the imported components of goods when these components form part of an export product. The system is designed to reduce costs for exporters and a drawback claim can be lodged within a 4 year period from the date the goods were exported, if you have exported the time frame may still allow you to claim duty back from the Federal Government. 

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Incoterm Delivery Transfer of risk point Division of costs between Seller and Buyer
EXW
Ex Works
Seller makes goods available for buyer to collect At Seller’s Premises Door Subject to the provisions of A6, (Seller’s Responsibility for costs), buyer pays all costs from seller’s warehouse onwards, including cost of loading goods at seller’s warehouse or factory.
FCA
Free Carrier
Seller delivers to Carrier and clears through customs (1) At Seller’s Premises – loaded on to truck. 
(2) At forwarders depot -not unloaded from truck
Subject to the provisions of B6, (Buyer’s Responsibility for costs), seller pays all costs until delivered to Carrier, plus costs of export customs clearance and other charges payable upon exportation.
FAS
Free alongside ship.. at named port of shipment
Seller delivers to wharf and arranges export clearance. Buyer arranges carriage. Alongside departing vessel Subject to the provisions of B6, (Buyer’s Responsibility for costs), seller pays to deliver goods to wharf, plus the costs of export clearance. Buyer pays all cost from that point.
FOB
Free On Board... at named port of shipment
Seller delivers on board vessel at named port As the goods pass over the ship’s rail at the port of shipment Subject to the provisions of B6, (Buyer’s Responsibility for costs), seller pays all costs to place goods on board vessel at port of shipment, including export clearance and other charges payable upon exportation.
CFR
Cost and Freight... to named port of destination
Seller delivers on board vessel and arranges carriage. As the goods pass over the ship’s rail at the port of shipment Subject to the provisions of B6, (Buyer’s Responsibility for costs), seller pays all costs to place goods on board vessel at port of shipment, including export clearance and other charges payable upon exportation, plus the cost of overseas freight to the port of destination.
CFR (Landed)
Cost and Freight... to named port of destination
Seller delivers on board vessel and arranges carriage. As the goods pass over the ship’s rail at the port of shipment Subject to the provisions of B6, (Buyer’s Responsibility for costs), seller pays all costs to place goods on board vessel at port of shipment, including export clearance and other charges payable upon exportation, plus the cost of overseas freight to port of destination, and unloading charges at the port of destination when these costs are billed by shipping lines as a usual part of the contract of carriage.
CIF
Cost, insurance and freight... to named port of destination
Seller delivers on board vessel, arranges carriage and insurance. As the goods pass over the ship’s rail at the port of shipment Subject to the provisions of B6, (Buyer’s Responsibility for costs), seller pays all costs to place goods on board vessel at port of shipment, including export clearance and other charges payable upon exportation, plus the cost of overseas freight to the port of destination. Must also arrange and pay for the insurance of the cargo, but only on minimum terms.