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FREE ALONGSIDE SHIP [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- f.a.s. contract
1, record 1, English, f%2Ea%2Es%2E%20contract
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An f. a. s. contract is one by which the seller under-takes to deliver the goods "free alongside" that is, alongside the ship at the seller's own expense. 1, record 1, English, - f%2Ea%2Es%2E%20contract
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fas contract
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrat de vente franco le long du navire
1, record 1, French, contrat%20de%20vente%20franco%20le%20long%20du%20navire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contrat FAS 1, record 1, French, contrat%20FAS
correct, masculine noun
- vente franco le long du navire 1, record 1, French, vente%20franco%20le%20long%20du%20navire
correct, feminine noun
- contrat de vente FAS 1, record 1, French, contrat%20de%20vente%20FAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Transport of Goods
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- free alongside ship
1, record 2, English, free%20alongside%20ship
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FAS 2, record 2, English, FAS
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- free alongside 3, record 2, English, free%20alongside
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"free alongside ship" means that the seller delivers when the goods are placed alongside the vessel at the named port of shipment. This means that the buyer has to bear all costs and risks of loss of or damage to the goods from that moment. The FAS term requires the seller to clear for export. This is a reversal from previous Incoterms versions which required the buyer to arrange for export clearance. However, if the parties wish the buyer to clear the goods for export, this should be made clear by adding explicit wording to this effect in the contract of sale. This term can be used only for sea or inland waterway transport. 4, record 2, English, - free%20alongside%20ship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
free alongside ship : term(Incoterm 2000) standardized by the International Chamber of Commerce(ICC) and the Canadian General Standard Board(CGSB). 5, record 2, English, - free%20alongside%20ship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
FAS: abbreviation (Incoterm 2000) standardized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). 5, record 2, English, - free%20alongside%20ship
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Expression usually followed by the named port of shipment. 6, record 2, English, - free%20alongside%20ship
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- franco le long du navire
1, record 2, French, franco%20le%20long%20du%20navire
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FAS 1, record 2, French, FAS
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- franco le long du bateau 2, record 2, French, franco%20le%20long%20du%20bateau
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«franco le long du navire» signifie que le vendeur a dûment livré dès lors que la marchandise a été placée le long du navire, au port d'embarquement convenu. C'est à partir de ce moment-là que l'acheteur doit supporter tous les frais et risques de perte ou de dommage que la marchandise peut courir. Le terme FAS impose au vendeur l'obligation de dédouaner la marchandise à l'exportation. C'est là un renversement de la situation par rapport aux versions antérieures des Incoterms qui mettaient à la charge de l'acheteur le dédouanement à l'exportation. Toutefois, si les parties souhaitent que l'acheteur dédouane la marchandise à l'exportation, elles doivent le préciser en insérant à cet effet une clause explicite dans le contrat de vente. Le terme FAS est à utiliser exclusivement pour le transport par mer ou par voies navigables intérieures. 4, record 2, French, - franco%20le%20long%20du%20navire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
franco le long du navire : terme (Incoterm 2000) normalisé par la Chambre de commerce internationale (CCI) et par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC). 5, record 2, French, - franco%20le%20long%20du%20navire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
FAS : abréviation (Incoterm 2000) normalisée par la Chambre de commerce internationale (CCI). 5, record 2, French, - franco%20le%20long%20du%20navire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
- Transporte de mercancías
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- franco al costado del buque
1, record 2, Spanish, franco%20al%20costado%20del%20buque
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- franco costado del buque 2, record 2, Spanish, franco%20costado%20del%20buque
correct
- franco al costado del barco 3, record 2, Spanish, franco%20al%20costado%20del%20barco
correct
- libre al costado del buque 3, record 2, Spanish, libre%20al%20costado%20del%20buque
correct
- FAS 3, record 2, Spanish, FAS
correct
- FAS 3, record 2, Spanish, FAS
- libre a la vera del buque 3, record 2, Spanish, libre%20a%20la%20vera%20del%20buque
correct
- libre sobre el muelle 3, record 2, Spanish, libre%20sobre%20el%20muelle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Regla internacional elaborada por la Cámara Internacional de Comercio, en la que se especifica que el vendedor entrega y el comprador adquiere la mercancía cuando ésta se sitúa sobre el muelle. A partir de ese instante el comprador corre con todos los gastos. 4, record 2, Spanish, - franco%20al%20costado%20del%20buque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Definición extraída del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 2, Spanish, - franco%20al%20costado%20del%20buque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
El puerto de carga convenido frecuentemente sigue esta expresión. 6, record 2, Spanish, - franco%20al%20costado%20del%20buque
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- FAS value
1, record 3, English, FAS%20value
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The value of all import and export figures calculated on a free alongside ship basis, regardless of the nature of the individual transactions. Used in the determination of trade statistics. 1, record 3, English, - FAS%20value
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- valeur FLB
1, record 3, French, valeur%20FLB
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- valeur FAS 1, record 3, French, valeur%20FAS
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur signifiant que tous les chiffres d'importation ou d'exportation sont calculés sur la base franco le long du navire, quelle que soit la nature de la transaction afin d'établir les statistiques d'importation. 1, record 3, French, - valeur%20FLB
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1980-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Air Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- free alongside flight 1, record 4, English, free%20alongside%20flight
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Similar to "Free alongside ship" except is applicable to aircraft. 1, record 4, English, - free%20alongside%20flight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- franco le long de l'avion 1, record 4, French, franco%20le%20long%20de%20l%27avion
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression semblable à "franco le long du navire" sauf qu'elle s'applique à l'aviation. 1, record 4, French, - franco%20le%20long%20de%20l%27avion
Record 4, Key term(s)
- FAF
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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