Incoterms 2020

Risque de Surtransport

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.

Quick answer: 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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Quick answer

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.

Why it matters

Risque de Surtransport matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Risque de Surtransport?

In this glossary, Risque de Surtransport refers to: 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.

How is Risque de Surtransport used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le non-marquage correct du port de déchargement peut entraîner un risque de surtransport et des frais de fret supplémentaires."

Why does Risque de Surtransport matter in logistics?

Risque de Surtransport matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Risque de Surtransport?

Risque de Surtransport is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Risque de Surtransport belong to?

In this glossary, Risque de Surtransport is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

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.

Operational example

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

Localized term

Risque de Surtransport

Localized example

Le non-marquage correct du port de déchargement peut entraîner un risque de surtransport et des frais de fret supplémentaires.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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