(1) The seller designates a carrier on behalf of the buyer
According to the 2010 regulations, the buyer is generally the one who signs the contract to transport the goods from the designated location, and the seller is not obliged to sign a transportation contract. However, if the buyer requests or based on trading practices, the seller can sign a transportation contract under normal conditions. If the seller accepts the buyer’s request, the seller must make it clear that the buyer shall bear the risks and costs. In order to ensure the safety of the freight, the buyer should be required to prepay the freight first, or the letter of credit payment amount should be expanded to include the freight amount in the letter of credit amount. If the seller is not in a position to accept the buyer’s entrustment to designate a carrier and enter into a transportation contract or is unwilling to assume this obligation, the buyer should be notified immediately.
(2) Delivery issues
The seller shall deliver the goods to the carrier or other person designated by the buyer at the designated location on the agreed date or within the agreed period in accordance with the agreement. Delivery is completed in the following circumstances:
①If the designated place is the seller’s location, when the goods have been loaded on the means of transport provided by the buyer;
②When the goods loaded on the seller’s means of transport have reached unloading conditions and are at the disposal of the carrier or other person designated by the buyer.
③If the buyer fails to notify the seller of the specific delivery location within the designated area as required, and there are several specific delivery points to choose from, the seller may choose the delivery location that best suits its purpose among the designated locations.