The terms specify what are included and excluded in the freight rate according to the customs authority of each port
In this case, the shipper pays the rate of loading the goods on a vessel separately
Seller sees the goods over the ships rail“ on to the ship which is arranged and paid for by the buyer FOFFER = Firm Offer FOG = For Our
But In tramp shipping, the trader normally charters and pays a negotiated rate for the whole ship, either for a voyage or for a period of time
LINER TERMS: essentially the least responsibility for the charterer because carrier is responsible for the cargo from delivery alongside, stevedoring at load and discharge to the berth or possibly to the warehouse
The maritime company costs include transport costs
Liner terms are the conditions under which shipping company will agree to transport goods
Terms and Conditions: Liner Ocean Residences STANDARD LINER OCEAN RESIDENCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Personally we would prefer to clearly de fi ne the extent of responsibility when quoting on this basis
Liner Terms is a very ambiguous statement and can be interpreted in a variety of ways in different ports of the world and by different Ship Owners/Agents