If the seller in Omaha wishes to place the goods in the hands of a trucking company named by the foreign buyer and have the risk of loss pass to the buyer at that time, the seller should quote his prices:

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FCA (Free Carrier) Omaha is the most appropriate choice as it allows the seller to place the goods in the hands of the trucking company named by the foreign buyer and transfer the risk of loss to the buyer at that point. FAS (Free Alongside Ship) Omaha, CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) seller's plant, and FOB (Free on Board) port of shipment all transfer the risk of loss at different points in the shipment process, which may not align with the seller's desired transfer of risk.

If the Seller in Omaha Wishes to Place the Goods