Incoterms 2020
FAS
Free Alongside Ship
Sea & inland waterwayThe seller delivers when the goods are placed alongside the vessel (e.g. on the quay) at the named port of shipment, cleared for export. Risk passes there.
Written as: FAS [named port of shipment]
FAS
Free Alongside Ship
Seller delivers alongside the vessel
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SellerBuyer
Risk
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SellerBuyerRisk
| Stage | Who pays | Who's at risk |
|---|---|---|
| Export packaging | Seller | Seller |
| Loading at origin | Seller | Seller |
| Inland to origin port | Seller | Seller |
| Export customs | Seller | Seller |
| Origin terminal charges | Seller | Seller |
| Loading on main carrier | Buyer | Buyer |
| Main carriage (freight) | Buyer | Buyer |
| Destination terminal charges | Buyer | Buyer |
| Import customs & duty | Buyer | Buyer |
| Inland to destination | Buyer | Buyer |
| Unloading at destination | Buyer | Buyer |
Seller's responsibilities
- Clear for export and deliver alongside the ship
Buyer's responsibilities
- Load the vessel and pay the main carriage
- Bear risk from alongside the vessel
Risk transfer
Under FAS, the risk of loss or damage passes from the seller to the buyer at Loading on main carrier.
Insurance
Not required (buyer may arrange)
When to use it
Suited to bulk or break-bulk cargo (grain, ore, machinery) loaded directly at the quay.
Watch out
Only for sea/inland-waterway transport. Not appropriate for containers handed over at a terminal.
Frequently asked
- Is FAS suitable for containers?
- No. Use FCA for containers; FAS is meant for cargo placed alongside the ship, like bulk commodities.