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Incoterms 2020

What is Overcarriage Risk?

Overcarriage Risk The possibility that cargo is not discharged at its intended port and is instead transported beyond its destination, leading to additional costs, delays, or claims.

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

How is “Overcarriage Risk” Used in Practice?

Failure to mark the discharge port correctly may result in overcarriage risk and additional freight charges.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Overcarriage Risk?

The possibility that cargo is not discharged at its intended port and is instead transported beyond its destination, leading to additional costs, delays, or claims.

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