Glossary term:

Free on rail

Method of exporting goods, where the seller is required to deliver the goods on board the rail. Thus, the seller has to bear all expenses upto and including shipment of goods on behalf of the buyer.

Once the goods are put on board on rail, the property in the goods passes to the buyer and they are at the risk of the buyer, who is responsible for their freight, insurance and subsequent expenses.

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