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Incoterms 2020

What is Voyage Charter?

Voyage Charter A shipping contract where a vessel is hired for a single voyage between specified ports, with payment based on cargo quantity or lumpsum.

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

How is “Voyage Charter” Used in Practice?

The exporter signed a voyage charter for a one-time shipment of steel coils from Rotterdam to Shanghai.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Voyage Charter?

A shipping contract where a vessel is hired for a single voyage between specified ports, with payment based on cargo quantity or lumpsum.

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