When a freight forwarder issues a Forwarders Certificate of Transport (FIATA FCT) document on behalf of the consignor, he is assuming the obligation to organize the shipment of the products
to a destination through an agent designated by him.
The freight forwarder is only responsible for the shipping services
necessary for the delivery of the 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 the 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)