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- A named place of destination must be specified
- CPT is suitable for any type of transport
- seller delivers the consignment
- to the nominated carrier
- Seller pays the freight costs to the named destination
- After the consignment has been handed over to the nominated carrier
- All additional costs and risks are the responsibility of the Buyer
Under CPT the main freight charges are paid by the seller