Let's make international shipping super simple! Our Incoterms visualizer is here to help you understand exactly who's on the hook for what, all the way from point A to point B. Just click on the Incoterm and we'll lay out all the cost and risk details between the buyer and seller.

Here's a quick guide to using our Incoterms visualizer:

• Pick your Incoterm from the drop-down menu or the button group.
• The matrix will show you who's paying for each leg of the trip.
• Blue means it's on the seller's dime, and orange means it's on the buyer's.
• Play around with different Incoterms to see what works best for your shipment.

Let's Talk About Incoterms!

FCA (Free Carrier)

One of the most popular Incoterms out there is FCA. When you use this term, the seller takes care of getting the goods ready for export and delivering them to whoever will be transporting them next (the "carrier"). From that point on, the risk shifts to the buyer. This is a great option because it works with all types of transport, and many businesses prefer it over FOB now, as shipments often change modes during transit.

DAP (Delivered at Place)

DAP is gaining traction as an option where the seller delivers the goods to the buyer's location, ready to be unloaded, but it's up to the buyer to handle customs clearance. This offers a nice balance between the seller taking on more transport responsibility and the buyer managing customs. It's a solid choice for buyers who prefer to manage their own customs.

So, FCA or DAP?

The big question is, which Incoterm should you go with? It really comes down to what works best for you. If you're looking for the least amount of responsibility and you're comfortable taking on freight and customs, then FCA is your go-to. But, if you want the seller to do a bit more of the heavy lifting in terms of transport, while you still have control over customs, then DAP might be a better fit. Just keep in mind that DAP can sometimes mean higher costs for the seller, but it definitely makes things easier on the buyer's end.

Where Does the Risk Actually Shift?

The key to cracking the code on Incoterms is understanding precisely when the risk of loss or damage shifts from the seller to the buyer. In most cases, this happens when the goods are turned over to the first carrier (for E, F, and C terms) or when the goods arrive at their destination (for D terms). Our visualizer is designed to show you this point of transfer clearly for every Incoterm, so you'll never have to guess who's responsible.