Incoterms 2020

Ex Works

An Incoterm indicating that the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer bears all costs and risks involved in transporting the goods to the destination.

Quick answer: An Incoterm indicating that the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer bears all costs and risks involved in transporting the goods to the destination.

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Quick answer

An Incoterm indicating that the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer bears all costs and risks involved in transporting the goods to the destination.

Why it matters

Ex Works 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

Questions and answers

What is Ex Works?

In this glossary, Ex Works refers to: An Incoterm indicating that the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer bears all costs and risks involved in transporting the goods to the destination.

How is Ex Works used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Under Ex Works terms, the buyer is responsible for all export and import procedures and transportation beyond the seller’s premises."

Why does Ex Works matter in logistics?

Ex Works 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 Ex Works?

Ex Works is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Ex Works belong to?

In this glossary, Ex Works 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

An Incoterm indicating that the seller makes the goods available at their premises, and the buyer bears all costs and risks involved in transporting the goods to the destination.

Operational example

Under Ex Works terms, the buyer is responsible for all export and import procedures and transportation beyond the seller’s premises.

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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