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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does FCA (Free Carrier) mean in logistics?

Short answer

Incoterm for any mode: the seller delivers the goods, cleared for export, to the carrier nominated by the buyer at a named place, where risk passes. If the place is the seller’s premises, the seller also loads.

The recommended term for containerised and air exports from India, where cargo is handed over at a factory, CFS or ICD rather than on board a ship. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: FCA

**Category**: EXIM & customs

**Related terms**: EXW (Ex Works), FOB (Free On Board), CPT (Carriage Paid To), Incoterms 2020

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#incoterm-fca)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

## Related questions

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- [What does DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-ddp-delivered-duty-paid-mean-in-logistics/)
- [What does Incoterms 2020 mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-incoterms-2020-mean-in-logistics/)

## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#incoterm-fca)
- [FCA (Free Carrier): related page](https://safeandsecure.in/tools/incoterms-guide/)

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