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Incoterms 2020

What is Precarriage Leg?

Precarriage Leg The initial stage of transport that moves cargo from the shipper’s premises to the main point of international departure, typically by inland or feeder transport under multimodal contracts.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Precarriage Leg” Used in Practice?

The precarriage leg is handled by a local trucking company before the goods are transferred to the main ocean carrier.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Precarriage Leg?

The initial stage of transport that moves cargo from the shipper’s premises to the main point of international departure, typically by inland or feeder transport under multimodal contracts.

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