Incoterms Road Freight Assistant
Pick the right Incoterm 2020 for your road shipment in under a minute.
EXW, FCA, DAP, DPU or DDP? The wrong Incoterm shifts customs cost, insurance gaps and VAT exposure to the wrong side of the deal. Answer eight short questions — we will suggest the right term and the common pitfalls to discuss with your carrier.
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Why this tool exists
It clarifies buyer, seller, and carrier responsibilities before road-freight documents and costs are agreed.
How it works
- Enter the sale and delivery setup details.
- The tool checks road-freight Incoterms responsibilities against practical road-freight rules.
- Use the result to align buyer, seller, and carrier tasks.
FAQ
Which Incoterms version does the tool use?
Incoterms 2020 — the current ICC version. Older versions (2010, 2000) still circulate in legacy contracts but should explicitly cite their year; the recommendations here assume the 2020 risk- and cost-transfer points.
Why is the recommendation different from what my client asks for?
Clients often default to FCA or EXW out of habit. The tool checks who actually controls export clearance, who books the truck, and where risk genuinely transfers, then surfaces the term that matches that operational reality — which is sometimes DAP or DPU instead.
When do I need legal review on top of this?
Whenever the contract involves a letter of credit, customs-bonded warehousing, third-country re-export, or buyer-furnished equipment. The tool gives you the right Incoterm; the lawyer makes sure the surrounding clauses match it.