Multi Industry Scenarios for Transport - Eurofer
Multi Industry Scenarios for Transport - Eurofer
Multi Industry Scenarios for Transport - Eurofer
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6<br />
MIST Working Group, version 2001<br />
2.1. Delivery Consignor to Consignee - where transport is ordered by the<br />
consignee<br />
This scenario details the use of the freight <strong>for</strong>warder/carrier who is requested by the<br />
consignee to execute the physical delivery of the goods from the consignor (shipping<br />
location - shipped from) to the consignee (receiving location - shipped to). This scenario<br />
does not relate to any particular incoterm but concentrates on the consignee arranging and<br />
paying <strong>for</strong> the transport service provided by the freight <strong>for</strong>warder/carrier.<br />
2.1.1. Roles of Parties Involved<br />
Consignor<br />
The consignor has minimal responsibility in this scenario as he has no concern with<br />
arranging transport or paying <strong>for</strong> same. He must simply notify the consignee that the goods<br />
are ready <strong>for</strong> despatch (packed in accordance to purchase order) and provide documentation<br />
and track/trace in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
Consignee<br />
The Consignee, in this instance, becomes far more involved as he has to arrange and pay <strong>for</strong><br />
transportation as well as cargo insurance cover.<br />
Freight <strong>for</strong>warder/carrier<br />
The Freight <strong>for</strong>warder/carrier will act on instructions given by the Consignee with regard to<br />
collection and delivery.<br />
2.1.2. Contractual Obligations agreed be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
Contract <strong>for</strong> Carriage between Freight <strong>for</strong>warder/carrier and Consignee<br />
- Freight Rate Negotiation<br />
- Terms and Conditions <strong>for</strong> the employment of carrier.<br />
Contract <strong>for</strong> the sale of goods between Consignor and Consignee<br />
- Sales negotiation (e.g. Request <strong>for</strong> quote, Quote)<br />
- Terms and conditions <strong>for</strong> the sale of the goods (e.g. Purchase order)