Delivery & Logistics
End-to-end shipment structuring for garment buyers, from factory floor to destination port, operating under Incoterms 2020 with flexible trade finance to match buyer cash flow and compliance needs.
Incoterms: Delivery Conditions
Comprehensive delivery terms structured under ICC Incoterms 2020 to align with your brand's supply chain and duty management.
DDP: Delivered Duty Paid
Full delivery to buyer's premises, zero logistics burden on the buyer.
- Full Door Delivery: Complete freight handling directly to buyer warehouse or distribution center.
- Duty & Tariff Management: Northern Cotton clears import customs and covers all duties and taxes.
- Turnkey Convenience: Single invoice per-unit pricing including all freight and import costs.
FOB: Free on Board
Buyer arranges freight & insurance and takes responsibility for the goods from the port of loading onward.
- Origin Port Transfer: Seller handles export customs and vessel loading at origin port.
- Buyer Carrier Control: Buyer selects ocean carrier and manages main freight costs.
- Standard Port Terms: Established trade model for experienced global importers.
CIF: Cost, Insurance & Freight
NC arranges freight & marine insurance to destination port.
- Prepaid Ocean Transit: Northern Cotton secures vessel booking and pays main freight.
- Marine Insurance Coverage: Full marine transit policy provided to destination port.
- Port Handover: Buyer clears import customs at destination port arrival.
Shipment Process
A structured six-stage shipment roadmap ensuring full cargo visibility and on-time delivery.
PP Approval
Pre-production sample seal and technical confirmation prior to bulk production sign-off.
Production Complete
Bulk manufacturing finished, garments packed into export cartons, and ready for inspection.
Final Inspection
Pre-shipment AQL audit checking workmanship, specs, packaging, and barcodes.
Export Clearance
Filing export customs documentation, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Certificates of Origin.
Loading & B/L
Container loading, vessel embarkation, and Bill of Lading (B/L) issuance.
Destination Delivery
Port arrival, import customs clearance, and final truck delivery to destination premises.
Payment Methods
Flexible international payment structures matching buyer cash flow and risk parameters.
| Payment Method | Structure & Terms |
|---|---|
| Letter of Credit (LC) | Sight, usance (30/60/90 days post B/L), or transferable LC, accepted through correspondent banks worldwide. |
| Telegraphic Transfer (TT) | SWIFT-based direct wire settlement, staged between order confirmation and pre-shipment, terms negotiable for long-term buyers. |
Note: Standards and certifications referenced herein reflect common industry practice and are subject to revision by governing bodies. Buyer-specific requirements supersede general specifications. The ideal trade term (DDP/FOB) and payment structure depend on your duty framework and banking relationships, Northern Cotton Inc. aligns every order with your supply chain specifications before contract sign-off.