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FAS (Free alongside ship)

An Incoterm which signifies that the exporter pays for transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, at which time title (ownership and risk) passes to the buyer. The buyer pays loading costs, freight, insurance, unloading costs and transportation from the port of destination to its factory.