Incoterms 2020

Expédition au Comptant

A one-time cargo movement arranged at current market rates without any long-term contract or commitment, typically used for urgent or irregular transport needs.

Quick answer: A one-time cargo movement arranged at current market rates without any long-term contract or commitment, typically used for urgent or irregular transport needs.

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Quick answer

A one-time cargo movement arranged at current market rates without any long-term contract or commitment, typically used for urgent or irregular transport needs.

Why it matters

Expédition au Comptant 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 Expédition au Comptant?

In this glossary, Expédition au Comptant refers to: A one-time cargo movement arranged at current market rates without any long-term contract or commitment, typically used for urgent or irregular transport needs.

How is Expédition au Comptant used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "En raison d'une forte hausse de la demande, l'exportateur a réservé une expédition au comptant au lieu d'attendre le prochain service régulier."

Why does Expédition au Comptant matter in logistics?

Expédition au Comptant 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 Expédition au Comptant?

Expédition au Comptant is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Expédition au Comptant belong to?

In this glossary, Expédition au Comptant 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

A one-time cargo movement arranged at current market rates without any long-term contract or commitment, typically used for urgent or irregular transport needs.

Operational example

Due to a sudden spike in demand, the exporter booked a spot shipment rather than wait for the next available liner service.

Localized term

Expédition au Comptant

Localized example

En raison d'une forte hausse de la demande, l'exportateur a réservé une expédition au comptant au lieu d'attendre le prochain service régulier.

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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