FAK: Freight All
Kinds
FAS: Freight Along
Side. Seller quotes a price including delivery of the goods alongside the
vessel
FF Freight Forwarder:
Federally licensed (by FMC) company that handles documentation details and
transportation for shippers of export cargo
FMC No.: Number
assigned by government authorizing a freight forwarder to operate
FOB: Free on Board.
A pricing term under which the seller must deliver the goods on board the
ship at the point named at his own expense
Freight Cashier:
Responsible for collection of freight/charges/release of cargo/release of
B/Ls
Freight Claim: Formal
letter with supporting documents, i.e., B/L D/R, temperature charge, etc.,
making claim against carrier for lost or damaged cargo.
Freight Collect:
Payment due at destination (consignee)
Freighted B/L:
A bill of lading that lists all charges relevant to cargo movement from origin
to destination
