Sea Freight Guide - Shipping your goods by sea from China to the world
In this guide, we’ll take a brief look at shipping in China. We'll unpack these terms in plain English so you can navigate the world of shipping with confidence. Part One: Incoterms You may or may not use this word often or never in your daily life. However, it is used frequently in shipping environments, so you need to know about it. Incoterms are international standard codes used to indicate the location of goods from supplier to importer Sea Freight . A common incoterm is DAP ("Delivered at Place"). This simply means that your goods will be shipped from a supplier in China to a designated overseas location. If you are in Wisconsin and are shipping blue widgets directly from your supplier to your warehouse, you will use code DAP. Another common code is FOB, which stands for "Free On Board." This means transportation from supplier to export port. However, it is your responsibility to arrange transportation to your final destination. For example, you may have i