FIATA Document FCT: Forwarders Certificate of Transport (to order of)
When a freight forwarder issues a Forwarder’s Certificate of Transport (FIATA FCT) on behalf of the consignor, he assumes the obligation to organize the shipment of the
Products
to the destination through an agent designated by him.
The freight forwarder is only responsible for the shipping services
necessary for the delivery of goods
The Forwarders Certificate of Transport (FIATA FCT) is negotiable
when it is specified that it is “to order of” (defined by the International Chamber of Commerce)
When an FCT is issued, the freight forwarder must ensure that the goods
appear to be in apparent good condition
When preparing a Forwarders Certificate of Transport, it must be filled
in a very meticulous way, since the data contained in the document must accurately reflect the complete details of the shipment
The Forwarders Certificate of Transport (FIATA FCT) is issued by the freight
forwarder, thus formalizing the transportation contract
Agent issuing the Transport Certificate of the Freight Forwarder:
international freight forwarders members of FIATA
Recommended Incoterm:
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
Color of the Forwarders Certificate of Transport: yellow
Date of creation of the Forwarders Certificate of Transport: 1995
The Forwarders Certificate of Transport is regulated by the Geneva Convention
Name in Spanish: Certificado de Transporte del Transitario (FIATA FCT)