EXW vs FCA Incoterms: Why FCA Wins for Container Shipments

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Getting EXW vs FCA incoterms right matters far more for container shipments than most exporters realize, since choosing the wrong one can leave the seller legally responsible for export customs clearance and loading risks they never intended to carry. EXW (“Ex Works”) looks like the simplest Incoterm on paper — the seller’s only job is … Read more