CIP - Carriage and Insurance Paid To Flashcards
When does the delivery and risk transfer happen in CIP?
When the goods are handed over to the carrier contracted by the seller.
Can the seller guarantee that the goods will reach the place of destination in sound condition, in the stated quantity or indeed at all in CIP?
No
For which mode of transport is CIP used?
For all modes of transport
What is the difference between places (or points) of delivery and destination?
The place (or point) of delivery is a place where risk transfer and delivery happens. Place (or point) of destination is a point to which the seller promises to contract for carriage.
In CIP who is obligated to contract for insurance cover against the buyer’s risk of loss of or damage to the goods?
The seller
From which point to which point must the seller provide insurance in a CIP contract?
From the point of delivery to at least the point of destination.
In CIP which type of insurance cover must the seller obtain?
insurance complying with Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or similar clause, rather than the more limited cover under Institute Cargo Clauses (c).
It is, however, still open to the parties to agree on a lower level of cover. Also, lover level cover can be chosen if it is customary in the particular trade.
What are buyer’s obligations in regards with delivery in CIP?
The seller must take the delivery of the goods when they have been delivered at the place (or point) of delivery accordingly and receive them from the carrier at the named place (or point) of destination.
In what circumstance can the seller contract for insurance which complies with more limited cover than Institute Cargo Clauses (A) or similar clause?
If the parties agree so or it is customary in the particular trade
Until when does the seller bear the risk of loss of or damage to the goods in CIP?
Until the goods have been delivered (handed to the carrier) accordingly
After when does the buyer bear the risk of loss of or damage to the goods in CIP?
After the goods have been handed over to the carrier.
If the buyer fails to give notice in accordance with B10, then the buyer bears all risks of loss of or damage to the goods from the agreed date or the end of the agreed period for delivery, provided that the goods have been clearly identified as the contract goods.
On what kind of terms must the contract of carriage needs to be made in CIP?
On usual terms at the seller’s cost
What kind of route must be chosen for carriage in CIP by the seller?
the usual route in a customary manner of the type normally used for carriage for the type of goods sold
What happens in the point of delivery or point of destination is not agreed or is not determined by practice in CIP?
The seller can choose the point of delivery or destination that best suits its purpose.
With what kind of security requirements must the seller comply in CIP?
The seller must comply with any transport-related security requirements for transport to the destination