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Incoterms risk transfer

Incoterms risk transfer defines when the seller’s risk of loss or damage to the goods ends and the buyer’s risk begins.

Last updated: 1 February 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/incoterms-rules/

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