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FROM PLANNING TO DELIVERY

How we do it.
Your cargo, step by step.

Explore the vertical infographic to see what we coordinate at each stage, what you need to prepare and your shipment’s next milestone.

HOW WE DO IT

Your cargo moves.
You understand every step.

From Colombia to the world. From the world to Colombia. Explore the journey and see what changes with your transport mode and the terms agreed with your trading partner.

8 stages · 2 transport modes · 11 Incoterms®
01 / Your shipment
02 / How it travels
Incoterms® 2020: responsibilities between seller and buyer.
THE INCOTERM, EXPLAINED

CPTCarriage Paid To

The seller pays carriage to destination; the buyer takes risk from carrier handover.

In this export from Colombia, you are the seller.

The seller is responsible for

Included in the seller’s obligations

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Handover to the contracted carrier.
  • Paid carriage to the CPT place.

The buyer is responsible for

What remains with the buyer

  • Transit and import clearance, with duties and taxes.
  • Carriage beyond the CPT destination.
  • Unloading, if its cost is not included in freight.
When does risk transfer?
On carrier handover at origin; the first carrier if several are involved and no other point is agreed.
Is insurance mandatory?
The rule does not require the seller to arrange insurance.
TRANSPORT MODEAir

Freight can be paid to an airport or warehouse; risk transfers before the flight.

Paid destination and risk point differ; specify both.

An example to explore. The Incoterm allocates seller and buyer obligations; Cargo To Go services are quoted separately.

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YOUR SHIPMENT, STEP BY STEP

Follow the cargo. Understand every decision.

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01Agreement
Professionals planning an international shipment.

Start with a clear agreement

Your customer is in another country. We start with the goods, the route from Colombia and the responsibilities agreed in the sale.

Define airports and road service. FCA can be used; CIF, CFR, FOB and FAS do not apply to air transport.

CPT · AT THIS STEP

Agree CPT + exact place + Incoterms® 2020.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Share the origin, destination, goods and agreed term, including its exact place.

The outcome of this stage

Logistics scope identified before booking.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
Incoterms® 2020

ICC rules allocating delivery, costs and risk between seller and buyer. They do not set the price, payment or ownership of goods.

Named place

The location written beside the Incoterm. A precise address, terminal or port distinguishes delivery from the destination covered by paid carriage.

Commercial invoice

Document identifying seller, buyer, goods, quantities and values. Its details should match the other records.

02Preparation
Packed and palletized goods in a logistics warehouse.

Every package ready for its journey

We review dimensions, weight, packing and product information. Preparation differs for perishables, machinery and goods with special requirements.

Measure each packed piece. Batteries, chemicals and other goods may need special acceptance.

CPT · AT THIS STEP

Seller prepares goods, packing and sale documents.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Prepare the relevant invoice, packing list and technical details in Colombia.

The outcome of this stage

Identified cargo and consistent documents.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
Packing list

A breakdown of packages, contents, weights and dimensions used to identify and check cargo.

Tariff classification

A code identifying goods for duties and requirements. Validation needs technical details and applicable rules, rather than a trade name alone.

Chargeable weight

The weight basis used for air freight pricing, considering actual and volumetric weight. The operator confirms the calculation, minimums and rounding.

Cold chain

Temperature and handling conditions defined for the product. Equipment, monitoring and the required range must be agreed before shipping.

03Pickup
A freight truck travelling by road.

From your warehouse to the next operator

We coordinate pickup in Colombia and the connection to the departure terminal within the booked services.

Confirm space, aircraft restrictions and the cargo acceptance deadline.

Risk transfers to the buyer here
CPT · AT THIS STEP

Seller hands over to the carrier: buyer takes risk, although seller pays to destination.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Have cargo ready and confirm the contact, access and handover point.

The outcome of this stage

Pickup coordinated and next handover defined.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
Booking

Space requested and confirmed with the operator, subject to conditions, cut-offs and cargo acceptance.

Cut-off

The deadline for cargo, data or documents. One shipment can have several different cut-offs.

04Departure
A logistics team reviewing documents before departure.

Documents, checks and loading

Export procedures in Colombia are coordinated with authorized partner customs agencies. Product requirements, documentation and loading status are reviewed.

Cargo undergoes security and acceptance checks before flying; check AWB details.

CPT · AT THIS STEP

Export clearance falls to the seller.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Respond to document requests before the shipment cut-off.

The outcome of this stage

Check and loading status communicated.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
Export clearance

Procedures and checks for goods to leave the country. Cargo To Go coordinates guidance and procedures with authorized customs partners.

AWB · air waybill

An air transport document identifying the shipment and carriage terms. It is not a negotiable document of title.

05Transit
Cargo aircraft and handling equipment on an airport apron.

Connecting every transport leg

We share available departure, connection and arrival milestones. Schedules can change; we review updates with the operators and with you.

Connections and rescheduling may occur. The flight does not automatically include final delivery.

CPT · AT THIS STEP

Seller pays agreed carriage; buyer already bears the risk.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Keep the contact who can approve routing changes available.

The outcome of this stage

Milestone updates and next steps.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
ETD · estimated departure

The expected departure date or time. Operating conditions can change it.

ETA · estimated arrival

Expected transport arrival. It does not by itself confirm cargo availability or delivery to your address.

Transshipment or connection

A change of transport during the route, requiring timing and handling coordination between operators.

Cargo insurance

Coverage depends on the policy, route, exclusions and deductibles. Paid freight or booked transport does not mean insurance is included.

06Arrival
An air cargo operation at an airport.

Arrival comes before release

The destination agent and importer prepare receiving, checks and releases. Requirements depend on the destination country and the goods.

Airport warehouse collection, customs and releases are coordinated; storage charges may arise.

Destination of seller-paid transport
CPT · AT THIS STEP

Buyer arranges and pays import clearance, duties and taxes.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Confirm documents, applicable payments and importer details in advance.

The outcome of this stage

Collection conditions reviewed before the final transfer.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
Customs and cargo release

In Colombia, levante is customs authorization to dispose of goods after meeting requirements. Carrier or terminal releases are separate procedures.

07Delivery
Packed goods being delivered to the recipient’s premises.

The final leg needs a plan too

We coordinate the appointment, vehicle and receiving conditions. Unloading, equipment and indoor handling are included when covered by the accepted proposal.

The airport-to-address leg is arranged within the booked scope.

CPT · AT THIS STEP

Buyer handles unloading; do not duplicate costs already included in carriage, unless otherwise agreed.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Confirm destination receiving and contracted handling with your customer.

The outcome of this stage

Delivery coordinated at the agreed point.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
Named place

The location written beside the Incoterm. A precise address, terminal or port distinguishes delivery from the destination covered by paid carriage.

Unloading

Removal of cargo from the arriving vehicle. Confirm who arranges it, the required equipment and whether it is included in the proposal.

POD · proof of delivery

A receipt record with date, recipient and available issue details. It does not replace commercial terms or customs documents.

08Completion
A receiving team checking a cargo delivery.

A documented receipt

Receipt is confirmed and any issues are documented. We gather available records and review outstanding items to close the operation.

Keep the AWB, receipt records and documented issues.

CPT · AT THIS STEP

Buyer checks receipt and records issues; both parties keep the records.

Preparation, documents and terms

Your part at this stage

Check packages and packing on receipt; record any issues.

The outcome of this stage

Destination receipt records and outstanding export items identified.

THE TERMS, EXPLAINED
POD · proof of delivery

A receipt record with date, recipient and available issue details. It does not replace commercial terms or customs documents.

THE TRANSPORT MODE MATTERS

Air and ocean.
What actually changes.

The Incoterm allocates obligations. The mode determines equipment, documents, capacity and handling. We review both decisions together.

Air

Cargo travels by aircraft. It is assessed when timing, value or urgency justify the service and the goods are accepted.

Transport document
Air waybill or AWB; house and master waybills may apply.
How freight charges are assessed
Actual and volumetric weight inform chargeable weight. The operator confirms the divisor, minimums, rounding and surcharges.
Preparation and handling
It requires acceptance of each piece’s dimensions and weight, security checks and review of restricted goods.
Customs
Flying does not replace customs procedures. Document readiness and releases affect delivery.
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Ocean

Cargo travels by vessel. Full-container, shared-container or special-equipment options depend on volume and goods.

Transport document
Bill of lading or sea waybill, depending on the shipment.
How freight charges are assessed
FCL is quoted by equipment; LCL considers volume or weight, minimums and origin and destination charges.
Preparation and handling
Terminal and documentation cut-offs, port handling and possible transshipments apply. FCL and LCL have different receiving processes.
Customs
Ocean transport does not remove customs requirements. Permits, documents and releases are checked for each country.
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LET’S SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE

The 11 trade terms.

Compare each party’s responsibilities. Select a term to read its explanation and follow it through the journey.

EXWEx Works
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Goods prepared and packed as appropriate.
  • Invoice and conformity documents.
  • Availability at the agreed origin point, without loading.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Loading, pickup and all carriage.
  • Export, transit and import clearance, including duties and taxes.
  • Unloading and receiving.

Delivery and risk

When goods are made available, before loading.

Transport paid by the seller

Buyer arranges carriage from the named point.

Confirm the buyer can meet origin export requirements.

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FCAFree Carrier
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Handover to the carrier at the FCA point.
  • At its premises: loading. Elsewhere: arrival ready for unloading.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Carriage from FCA handover and subsequent unloading.
  • Transit and import clearance, with duties and taxes.

Delivery and risk

At seller’s premises: loaded on the collecting vehicle. Elsewhere: on the seller’s vehicle, ready for unloading to the nominated carrier.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller up to FCA delivery; buyer arranges onward carriage.

Suitable for air, ocean or multimodal transport. State the exact point.

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CPTCarriage Paid To
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Handover to the contracted carrier.
  • Paid carriage to the CPT place.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Transit and import clearance, with duties and taxes.
  • Carriage beyond the CPT destination.
  • Unloading, if its cost is not included in freight.

Delivery and risk

On carrier handover at origin; the first carrier if several are involved and no other point is agreed.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays carriage to the named destination.

Paid destination and risk point differ; specify both.

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CIPCarriage and Insurance Paid To
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Paid carriage to the CIP place.
  • Insurance for the buyer’s risk to that destination.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Transit and import clearance, with duties and taxes.
  • Onward carriage and unloading not included in freight.

Delivery and risk

On carrier handover at origin; the first carrier if several are involved and no other point is agreed.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays carriage and insurance to the named destination.

Arranged insurance does not postpone risk transfer.

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DAPDelivered at Place
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and carriage to the DAP point.
  • Export and transit formalities.
  • Delivery on the vehicle, ready for unloading.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Import formalities, duties and taxes.
  • Unloading; check costs already paid under carriage.

Delivery and risk

At the named destination, on the vehicle, ready for unloading.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays to destination; buyer handles importation.

Destination delivery does not include the buyer’s import duties.

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DPUDelivered at Place Unloaded
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and carriage to the DPU point.
  • Export and transit formalities.
  • Unloading at the agreed place, at its cost and risk.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Import formalities, duties and taxes.
  • Receiving and onward carriage beyond the DPU point.

Delivery and risk

At the named destination, after unloading the goods.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays carriage and unloading; buyer handles importation.

Confirm access and equipment for unloading at that point.

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DDPDelivered Duty Paid
Any transport mode

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation, pickup and carriage to the DDP point.
  • Export and transit formalities.
  • Import clearance, including applicable duties and taxes.
  • Import-cleared delivery on the vehicle, ready for unloading.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Receiving and unloading; no duplicate costs already paid in freight.
  • Assist with data and documents required for import clearance.

Delivery and risk

At the agreed destination point, import-cleared and on the arriving vehicle, before unloading.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays to destination, including import formalities, duties and taxes.

Check who can legally act as importer before agreeing it.

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FASFree Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterways only

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Carriage to the shipment port.
  • Delivery alongside the nominated vessel.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Vessel loading, freight and unloading.
  • Transit and import clearance, duties and taxes.
  • Onward destination carriage.

Delivery and risk

When goods are placed alongside the vessel at origin.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller up to alongside delivery; buyer pays onward freight.

Sea or inland waterway only; terminal delivery is not always alongside delivery.

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FOBFree On Board
Sea and inland waterways only

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Carriage to the shipment port.
  • Loading and delivery on board the vessel.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Ocean freight, unloading and destination carriage.
  • Transit and import clearance, duties and taxes.

Delivery and risk

When goods are on board the vessel at origin.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller up to on-board delivery; buyer arranges main freight.

Ocean only. For container terminal handover, check the actual delivery point.

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CFRCost and Freight
Sea and inland waterways only

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation, export clearance and on-board delivery.
  • Carriage to the shipment port.
  • Freight to the CFR destination port.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Transit and import clearance, duties and taxes.
  • Unloading not included in freight and onward carriage.

Delivery and risk

When goods are on board at origin.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays freight to the named destination port.

Ocean only: freight paid to destination, risk transferred at origin.

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CIFCost, Insurance and Freight
Sea and inland waterways only

Seller’s responsibilities

  • Preparation, export clearance and on-board delivery.
  • Freight to the CIF destination port.
  • Minimum insurance for the buyer’s risk.

Buyer’s responsibilities

  • Transit and import clearance, duties and taxes.
  • Unloading not included in freight and onward carriage.

Delivery and risk

When goods are on board at origin.

Transport paid by the seller

Seller pays freight and insurance to the named destination port.

It does not apply to air or automatically include final delivery or import clearance.

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NOW, YOUR SHIPMENT

A clear route starts
with the right questions.

Tell us what you are shipping and what you agreed with your trading partner. We review the mode, responsibilities and services to prepare your proposal.

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Illustrative journey: the exact delivery and risk point depends on the agreed place. Incoterms® 2020 allocates sale obligations; it does not set ownership, price or payment terms, or constitute a rate or Cargo To Go service contract. Logistics scope is confirmed separately and customs procedures are coordinated with authorized partners.

Some procedures are prepared in parallel. Services, permits, insurance, schedules and costs are confirmed for each shipment. Incoterms® is a trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Sources and further reading:ICC Academy · DAP / DDPICC Academy · EXW / DDPICC Academy · FCA / FOBICC Academy · CFR / CIFICC Academy · CPT / CIPICC · Incoterms® 2020IATA · Air cargo tariffs and rulesDIAN · Declaración de importación
Cargo To Go · INCOTERMS® 2020
THE INCOTERM, EXPLAINED

CPTCarriage Paid To

The seller pays carriage to destination; the buyer takes risk from carrier handover.

In this export from Colombia, you are the seller.

The seller is responsible for

Included in the seller’s obligations

  • Preparation and export clearance.
  • Handover to the contracted carrier.
  • Paid carriage to the CPT place.

The buyer is responsible for

What remains with the buyer

  • Transit and import clearance, with duties and taxes.
  • Carriage beyond the CPT destination.
  • Unloading, if its cost is not included in freight.
When does risk transfer?
On carrier handover at origin; the first carrier if several are involved and no other point is agreed.
Is insurance mandatory?
The rule does not require the seller to arrange insurance.
TRANSPORT MODEAir

Freight can be paid to an airport or warehouse; risk transfers before the flight.

Paid destination and risk point differ; specify both.
Cargo To Go · YOUR JOURNEY

One shipment.
Different possibilities.

Change the mode or trade term and see what changes at the same stage of the journey.

CIF, CFR, FOB and FAS are used only for sea or inland waterway transport.
THE NEXT STEP IS SIMPLE

Your cargo has a destination.
Let’s build the route.

Tell us what you need to move. We connect the pieces of your operation.

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