freight prepaid is the shipper pays the freight cost and freight collect is the consignee whom burdens for the cost related.
Freight collect
In cost and insurance it will be ''Freight Collect'' but if party require as '' Freight Prepaid'' then use CIF incoterms.
Prepaid= who ever is shipping Collect =who ever it is delivered to
The collect billing of lading is paid by the consignee at the destination. In case the freight is moved through a freight forwarder, the goods will be collected by the freight forwarder at destination after paying the freight charges. The same will then be billed to the consignee at destination.
"Freight Collect" is a term used in the freight moving business that means that the freight will be paid by the person receiving the freight. The alternative would be "Freight Prepaid." If you order something, and you pay the shipper for shipping, then they will pay the charges the trucking company charges to move the item. This amount could be more or less than what you give the shipper. If you tell the shipper that you will pay the cost when it arrives, then they will ship it "freight collect," meaning the trucking company will need a check payable to them when they deliver your item. If you have an account with a certain trucking company, then you can request that the shipper use that company so that you maybe billed. It will still be "Freight Collect," but will be automatically billed to you by the company that you use. Most of time "Freight Collect" use in china shipping containers. in the BL there need use freight collect. you can visit here learn more about "Freight collect" skype: haowangjiao56,
If a freight collect shipment is refused due to damage, responsibility for the cost of the freight generally falls on the sender (the shipper). The sender may need to work with the carrier to file a claim for the damaged goods and the associated freight costs.
They are the the freight on board terms
No. Freight Prepaid means either the freight is being paid for in the price of the product or being added as a separate line item to the total order. Using prepaid freight the vendor/supplier is compensationg the carrier for the cost. Freight collect means the carrier will bill the consignee for the freight cost. i.e. your account number. To determine which way is the most cost effective depends on the rates you can get vs the rates the vendor will charge. Keep in mind that just because a vendor has a more favorable rate, that does not mean they will pass those cost on to you.
The collect billing of lading is paid by the consignee at the destination. In case the freight is moved through a freight forwarder, the goods will be collected by the freight forwarder at destination after paying the freight charges. The same will then be billed to the consignee at destination.
FCCOD means freight charges collect on delivery. In other words, the freight bill needs to be paid when the goods are delivered. It is similar to COD but it is only for the freight or delivery charge.
The best thing to do with the old freight (assuming the old freight and the new are the same stuff) is to put it in front of the new, so it will be used first.