{"id":10534,"date":"2026-09-06T05:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T05:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/?p=10534"},"modified":"2026-09-07T06:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T06:33:46","slug":"understanding-cpt-in-incoterms-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/id\/understanding-cpt-in-incoterms-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding CPT in Incoterms: A Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10534\" class=\"elementor elementor-10534\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf90503 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf90503\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b7cc21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6b7cc21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!doctype html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n  <meta charset=\"utf-8\">\r\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1\">\r\n  <title>CPT Shipping from China | Carriage Paid To Incoterms 2020<\/title>\r\n  <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Understand CPT shipping from China under Incoterms 2020: seller and buyer responsibilities, costs, risk transfer, insurance, customs and CPT vs CIP, DAP and CFR.\">\r\n  <link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/cpt-shipping-from-china-incoterms\/\">\r\n  <meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CPT Shipping from China: Costs, Risks & Responsibilities\">\r\n  <meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A practical guide to Carriage Paid To (CPT) for importers shipping by air, sea, rail, road or multimodal transport from China.\">\r\n  <meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\">\r\n  <meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/cpt-shipping-from-china-incoterms\/\">\r\n  <meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/b69a9f90f712f3a517da2e9f89fe602_%E5%89%AF%E6%9C%AC-1.jpg\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .brf-cpt{--navy:#092b49;--blue:#075f9f;--cyan:#16a5c7;--orange:#f47b20;--ink:#183342;--muted:#5f7280;--line:#dbe7ed;--pale:#f3f8fb;--white:#fff;font:16px\/1.7 Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:var(--ink);background:#fff}\r\n    .brf-cpt *{box-sizing:border-box}.brf-cpt a{color:var(--blue);text-decoration:none}.brf-cpt a:hover{text-decoration:underline}.brf-cpt img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto}.brf-cpt .wrap{width:min(1160px,calc(100% - 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This practical guide explains how CPT works for air, sea, rail, road and multimodal shipments from China.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"actions\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/contact\/\">Request a CPT Shipping Plan<\/a><a class=\"btn alt\" href=\"#responsibilities\">See Who Pays What<\/a><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"quick\"><div class=\"wrap quick-grid\">\r\n    <div><b>Seller pays<\/b><span>Carriage to the named destination<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div><b>Risk transfers<\/b><span>When goods reach the agreed carrier<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div><b>Insurance<\/b><span>No seller obligation under CPT<\/span><\/div>\r\n    <div><b>Transport modes<\/b><span>Air, sea, rail, road or multimodal<\/span><\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <section><div class=\"wrap two\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <span class=\"eyebrow\">CPT simple definition<\/span>\r\n      <h2>What Is CPT in Incoterms?<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"lead\"><strong>CPT means Carriage Paid To.<\/strong> Under CPT Incoterms 2020, the seller delivers the goods to a carrier contracted by the seller, completes export formalities and pays transport to the named place of destination.<\/p>\r\n      <p>The buyer takes the risk of loss or damage once the goods are handed to the carrier at the agreed place and point of delivery. The buyer normally handles import customs clearance, duties, taxes and any onward delivery not included in the carriage contract.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"note\"><strong>The central CPT rule:<\/strong> the point where cost ends and the point where risk transfers are not the same. \u201cCPT Frankfurt Airport, Germany, Incoterms\u00ae 2020\u201d names the destination to which the seller pays carriage; it does not automatically mean that the seller carries risk until Frankfurt.<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"small\">Incoterms\u00ae is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce. For the authoritative rule, consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/iccwbo.org\/business-solutions\/incoterms-rules\/incoterms-2020\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ICC Incoterms\u00ae 2020 resources<\/a>. This operational guide is not legal or tax advice.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <figure class=\"photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1903a49d8f1ed9730c6c9a383062b35.png\" alt=\"BRF Logistics international freight forwarding and cargo transport from China\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pale\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">CPT division of cost and risk<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Two Places Must Be Written Clearly in a CPT Contract<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"lead\">A precise CPT clause identifies both the early delivery point and the later named destination. This prevents disputes about cargo damage, terminal handling and duplicated charges.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"risk-map\">\r\n      <article class=\"risk-card risk\"><h3>1. Place and Point of Delivery<\/h3><p>The seller hands the goods to the agreed carrier. Delivery is completed and risk transfers to the buyer here. With several carriers, this is normally the first carrier unless the parties define another point.<\/p><strong>Example: carrier warehouse in Qingdao<\/strong><\/article>\r\n      <div class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/div>\r\n      <article class=\"risk-card cost\"><h3>2. Named Place of Destination<\/h3><p>The seller contracts and pays carriage to this place. Whether unloading or terminal charges are included depends on the transport contract and the exact CPT wording.<\/p><strong>Example: air cargo terminal in Frankfurt<\/strong><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"note\"><strong>Recommended wording:<\/strong> \u201cCPT [precise named destination], Incoterms\u00ae 2020; delivery and risk transfer at [precise carrier facility in China].\u201d Ask a qualified trade adviser to adapt the sales contract to the transaction.<\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section id=\"responsibilities\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">CPT buyer and seller responsibilities<\/span>\r\n    <h2>Who Pays What Under CPT Shipping Terms?<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"table-scroll\"><table>\r\n      <thead><tr><th>Task or Cost<\/th><th>Seller<\/th><th>Buyer<\/th><th>Practical Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td>Commercial goods and export packing<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Responsible<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Packaging must suit the agreed transport.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Delivery to the agreed carrier<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Responsible<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>The exact delivery point should be named.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>China export customs clearance<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Responsible<\/td><td>Assist if needed<\/td><td>Licences and product data may be required.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Main carriage to named destination<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Contracts and pays<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>Check what the carrier's rate includes.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Risk after carrier handover<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Responsible<\/td><td>Risk may transfer before the main journey begins.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Cargo insurance<\/td><td>No obligation<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Recommended<\/td><td>Arrange cover from the risk-transfer point.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Transit\/import customs formalities<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Responsible<\/td><td>Includes import permits where applicable.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Import duty, VAT\/GST and taxes<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Responsible<\/td><td>CPT is not a duty-paid term.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Unloading and destination handling<\/td><td>Only if in carriage contract<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Otherwise responsible<\/td><td>Confirm in writing to prevent double charging.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Final delivery beyond named destination<\/td><td>Only if expressly included<\/td><td class=\"yes\">Normally responsible<\/td><td>Use a precise terminal, warehouse or address.<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table><\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pale\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">CPT freight process<\/span><h2>How CPT Shipping from China Works<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"steps\">\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Sales Contract<\/h3><p>Buyer and seller agree the goods, price, delivery point, named destination and \u201cIncoterms\u00ae 2020.\u201d<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Cargo Preparation<\/h3><p>Seller prepares export packaging, marks, invoice, packing list and product information.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Carrier Booking<\/h3><p>Seller or its <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/\">China freight forwarder<\/a> books the agreed route.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Carrier Handover<\/h3><p>Goods are delivered to the carrier; the CPT risk transfer normally happens here.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Export Clearance<\/h3><p>Seller completes China export formalities. See <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/china-customs-clearance\/\">China customs clearance<\/a>.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Main Transport<\/h3><p>Cargo moves to the named destination by air, sea, road, rail or combined transport.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Import Clearance<\/h3><p>Buyer arranges import declarations and pays applicable duty and tax.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"step\"><h3>Receipt &amp; Delivery<\/h3><p>Buyer receives the cargo and arranges any final leg outside the CPT contract.<\/p><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section><div class=\"wrap two\">\r\n    <figure class=\"photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/02.png\" alt=\"Container and multimodal CPT sea freight shipping from China\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\r\n    <div><span class=\"eyebrow\">Any mode of transport<\/span><h2>Air, Sea, Rail, Road &amp; Multimodal CPT Freight<\/h2><p>CPT is suitable for one mode or a combination of modes, making it useful for containerized and multimodal shipping from China.<\/p><ul>\r\n      <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/air-freight\/\">CPT air freight<\/a>:<\/strong> commercial cargo, urgent replenishment and time-sensitive goods delivered to an airport or cargo terminal.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/sea-freight\/\">CPT sea freight<\/a>:<\/strong> FCL, LCL and container cargo where carrier handover can occur before vessel loading.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>CPT rail freight:<\/strong> China\u2013Europe rail or combined truck-and-rail movements.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>CPT road freight:<\/strong> regional cross-border trucking and inland terminal delivery.<\/li>\r\n      <li><strong>CPT multimodal shipping:<\/strong> factory truck, vessel or aircraft, then rail or final trucking under an integrated plan.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul><p>For pure port-to-port sea or inland-waterway trade, parties may also compare <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/cfr-shipping-complete-guide-cost-and-freight\/\">CFR shipping<\/a>. The correct rule depends on the actual delivery point and transport chain.<\/p><\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pale\"><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Incoterms comparison<\/span><h2>CPT vs CIP, DAP and CFR<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"table-scroll\"><table>\r\n      <thead><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Seller Pays Main Carriage<\/th><th>Risk Transfers<\/th><th>Seller Insurance Duty<\/th><th>Transport Scope<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>CPT<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, to named destination<\/td><td>At carrier handover<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Any mode \/ multimodal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>CIP<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, to named destination<\/td><td>At carrier handover<\/td><td>Yes, specified cover<\/td><td>Any mode \/ multimodal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>DAP<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, to named place<\/td><td>At destination, ready for unloading<\/td><td>No buyer-cover obligation<\/td><td>Any mode \/ multimodal<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>CFR<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes, to destination port<\/td><td>When goods are on board vessel<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Sea\/inland waterway only<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table><\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"small\">CPT and CIP share the same delivery and risk-transfer logic; CIP additionally requires seller-arranged insurance. DAP keeps seller risk to the named destination. CFR is a maritime-only rule. Contract language and circumstances govern each shipment.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">CPT advantages and disadvantages<\/span><h2>When Is CPT a Good Choice?<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"cards\">\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">+<\/div><h3>Seller Controls Origin Freight<\/h3><p>Useful when a Chinese supplier has a capable freight partner and can efficiently arrange export transport to a specified destination.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">+<\/div><h3>Works Across Modes<\/h3><p>CPT can cover air cargo, container transport and multimodal routes without changing to a maritime-only trade term.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">+<\/div><h3>Known Carriage Point<\/h3><p>A clearly named destination helps buyers compare the remaining import, handling and final-delivery costs.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">!<\/div><h3>Early Buyer Risk<\/h3><p>The buyer carries transport risk after carrier handover even while the seller pays the remaining freight.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">!<\/div><h3>No Mandatory Insurance<\/h3><p>Unlike CIP, CPT does not require the seller to insure the buyer's cargo risk.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">!<\/div><h3>Destination Cost Gaps<\/h3><p>Terminal, unloading, storage, import clearance and final delivery may remain outside the quoted CPT price.<\/p><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"pale\"><div class=\"wrap two\">\r\n    <div><span class=\"eyebrow\">Avoid CPT disputes<\/span><h2>CPT Contract and Quote Checklist<\/h2><ul>\r\n      <li>Name the exact destination\u2014not only a city or country.<\/li><li>Separately identify the carrier-handover point where risk transfers.<\/li><li>State \u201cIncoterms\u00ae 2020\u201d in the sales contract.<\/li><li>Confirm carrier, routing, transit time, transshipment and cargo-ready date.<\/li><li>List origin, freight, unloading, terminal and destination charges.<\/li><li>Arrange cargo insurance effective from the risk-transfer point.<\/li><li>Confirm who receives tracking updates and claim-support documents.<\/li><li>Check HS code, product restrictions, import licences, duty and tax.<\/li><li>Declare batteries, liquids, powders, chemicals, brands and special cargo before booking.<\/li><li>Clarify whether final delivery is inside or outside the CPT named destination.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul><\/div>\r\n    <figure class=\"photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/04.png\" alt=\"BRF Logistics cargo documentation and CPT customs clearance coordination\" width=\"900\" height=\"650\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">CPT freight forwarder China<\/span><h2>How BRF Logistics Supports CPT Shipments<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"lead\">BRF Logistics can coordinate the operational transport behind a CPT sale from China. The exact scope is confirmed shipment by shipment and should match the buyer\u2013seller contract.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"cards\">\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/china-pick-up\/\">China Cargo Pickup<\/a><\/h3><p>Factory collection, supplier coordination and delivery to the agreed warehouse or carrier facility.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/storage\/\">Warehouse Receiving<\/a><\/h3><p>Cargo receiving, package records, dimensions, photos and preparation for export transport.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/consolidation-and-transportation\/\">Supplier Consolidation<\/a><\/h3><p>Combine eligible commercial goods from multiple Chinese suppliers into one planned shipment.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/china-customs-clearance\/\">Export Customs<\/a><\/h3><p>China export declaration coordination using accurate cargo details and supporting documents.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/sea-freight\/\">Sea Freight<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/air-freight\/\">Air Freight<\/a><\/h3><p>FCL, LCL, air cargo and multimodal planning to the agreed named destination.<\/p><\/article>\r\n      <article class=\"card\"><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/door-to-door\/\">Alternative Door Delivery<\/a><\/h3><p>If CPT stops short of the buyer's address, compare DAP, DDP or another compliant door-to-door structure.<\/p><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section class=\"brfcpt-quote-strip\"><div class=\"brfcpt-quote-layout\">\r\n    <div class=\"brfcpt-quote-copy\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Plan before the cargo moves<\/span><h2>Need a CPT Shipping Quote from China?<\/h2><p>Send BRF Logistics the product name, HS code if available, pickup point, agreed carrier-handover point, named destination, cartons, weight, dimensions, cargo-ready date and special-cargo details.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"brfcpt-quote-links\" style=\"position:relative!important;z-index:999!important;display:grid!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;\"><a class=\"brfcpt-quote-link\" style=\"position:relative!important;z-index:999!important;display:flex!important;width:100%!important;height:76px!important;min-height:76px!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;background:#f47b20!important;color:#fff!important;\" href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/contact\/\">Get a CPT Freight Plan<\/a><a class=\"brfcpt-quote-link brfcpt-quote-link--email\" style=\"position:relative!important;z-index:999!important;display:flex!important;width:100%!important;height:76px!important;min-height:76px!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;background:#164f72!important;color:#fff!important;\" href=\"mailto:quote@brf-logistics.com\">Email: quote@brf-logistics.com<\/a><\/div>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <section><div class=\"wrap\">\r\n    <span class=\"eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>CPT Incoterms FAQ<\/h2>\r\n    <details><summary>What is CPT Incoterm in simple terms?<\/summary><p>CPT means the seller hands the goods to its contracted carrier, clears them for export and pays carriage to the named destination. Risk transfers to the buyer at carrier handover, not when the goods reach that destination.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Who pays freight under CPT?<\/summary><p>The seller contracts and pays carriage to the named place of destination. The sales price may incorporate that freight cost. Costs after the named destination and charges not included in the carriage contract are normally for the buyer.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>When does risk transfer under CPT Incoterms 2020?<\/summary><p>Risk transfers when the seller delivers the goods to the carrier at the agreed delivery point. In a transport chain with multiple carriers, it normally transfers at handover to the first carrier unless a different point is precisely agreed.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Does CPT include cargo insurance?<\/summary><p>No. CPT does not require the seller to obtain insurance for the buyer. Because the buyer assumes risk at carrier handover, appropriate cargo insurance should be considered from that point.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Does CPT include customs clearance and import duty?<\/summary><p>The seller handles export formalities. The buyer normally completes transit and import formalities and pays import duty, VAT\/GST and other taxes. CPT is not a duty-paid Incoterm.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Can CPT be used for sea freight and air freight?<\/summary><p>Yes. CPT can be used for air, road, rail, sea and multimodal transportation. It is commonly considered for air cargo and containerized or combined transport.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>What is the difference between CPT and CIP?<\/summary><p>Both terms use the same carrier-handover risk point and require the seller to pay carriage to the named destination. CIP additionally requires the seller to arrange the insurance specified by that rule; CPT does not.<\/p><\/details>\r\n    <details><summary>Is CPT the same as door-to-door shipping?<\/summary><p>Not automatically. CPT can name a terminal, port, airport, warehouse or other destination. Import clearance, tax and final delivery may still be the buyer's responsibility. If delivery to the final address is required, compare DAP or a properly structured DDP service.<\/p><\/details>\r\n  <\/div><\/section>\r\n<\/main>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[\r\n{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is CPT Incoterm in simple terms?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"CPT means the seller hands the goods to its contracted carrier, clears them for export and pays carriage to the named destination. 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