![]() ![]() (These terms are more often used in bulk/break bulk shipments, and not much for containerized shipments)įIO : Free In/Out which when used from a liners perspective means that the client (shipper or consignee) are responsible for the loading (In) and discharging (Out) costs at the Port of Load and Port of Discharge respectively. Depending on the shipping line however, the total freight cost to the client should not be affected as the cost is only split and shown separately. ![]() This was apparently done so to create a more transparent freight structure. So although this “ Liner Out Charge (LOC)” appears to be a new charge, on the West African trade lane, under the auspices of Asia-West Africa Trade Agreement (AWATA), the cost of discharging the cargo at the destination port has merely been separated from the Basic Freight and shown as an additional charge.ĪWATA members include China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL), CMA CGM, Delmas, Gold Star Line, Maersk/Safmarne, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), MOL, and Pacific International Lines (PIL). “LINER OUT means the cost of discharging the cargo at the destination port is included in the freight rate” Shipping Lines are quoting this for cargo to West Africa.?Īs described briefly in my previous post ( ), in general, ![]() As the author of this blog, I owe a lot to some of the readers who ask questions that may sound basic, but are important and thought provoking questions that not only help others to understand various aspects of shipping, but also helps me keeps my wits sharp.īelow is one such question asked by a reader of this blog. ![]()
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