{"id":209554,"date":"2024-10-07T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=209554"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:26:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:26:59","slug":"freight-on-board-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/freight-on-board-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"Qu'est-ce que le fret \u00e0 bord ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

You\u2019ve finally found the perfect <\/span>mobile medical<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>wheelchair accessible vehicle<\/span><\/a> for your organization. Everything seems to be falling into place until you hit a roadblock and come across a term that leaves you scratching your head: <\/span>Freight on board (FOB) shipping<\/b>. What does freight on board mean? How does it impact your purchase?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many organizations face a common challenge when dealing with FOB terms. You might face unexpected costs and risks if you don\u2019t fully understand what FOB shipping entails. For instance, if you assume shipping costs are included but they\u2019re not, your budget might take a hit. Or if you\u2019re unclear about who\u2019s responsible for damages during transit, you could end up covering extra expenses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At <\/span>MoveMobility<\/span><\/a>, we’ve been providing innovative, mobile medical and wheelchair-accessible vehicles for over 10 years. We understand the challenges organizations face regarding transportation and logistics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our team at MoveMobility puts a lot of effort into ensuring your vehicle gets to you efficiently and safely. This is why understanding freight on board shipping is so important. Don\u2019t worry, we’re here to guide you through it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this article, you\u2019ll learn what freight on board shipping is, how it affects you as a buyer, and what details you need to know. After you\u2019ve finished reading, you’ll clearly understand FOB shipping and how it applies to your vehicle purchase. Let\u2019s dive in and demystify this shipping term together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What is freight on board shipping?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Freight on board shipping can seem confusing at first, but it’s helpful to understand it when purchasing a vehicle in Canada. Let’s break it down.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The freight on board definition is a shipping term that shows when the responsibility, costs, and risks of shipping transfer from the seller (MoveMobility) to the buyer (you)<\/b>. In simple terms, it tells you when you start covering the costs and risks in the shipping process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For example, suppose you\u2019re a First Nation community that has just purchased a mobile medical van. In that case, MoveMobility is responsible for all transportation costs and risks up to the agreed-upon delivery address. If this is an accessible reserve via all-season roads, we would bring it there.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Costs and risks:<\/b> Up until the FOB point, MoveMobility covers all transportation costs, including insurance and any risk of damage. Once the vehicle reaches the specified FOB location, these responsibilities transfer to you. We\u2019ll talk more about costs later in the article.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

FOB points:<\/b> The FOB points can vary. It could be the final destination, like your organization or First Nation community, or an intermediate stop, like the Port of Montreal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Why Is understanding freight on board important?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Understanding freight on board is so important for a couple of reasons.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Financial planning:<\/b> Knowing who is responsible for which costs helps you plan your budget more accurately. You won’t be caught off guard by unexpected shipping expenses.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Risk management:<\/b> Understanding when the risk transfers to you allows you to make informed decisions about additional insurance or precautionary measures.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Clear communication: <\/b>Being clear about FOB terms ensures that there are no misunderstandings between you and MoveMobility. This clarity helps build trust and a smoother transaction process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What are some examples of freight on board shipping?<\/h2>\r\n

Let\u2019s look at a few practical scenarios to understand how FOB shipping works:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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FOB Port of Montreal<\/h3>\r\n

In this scenario, MoveMobility will cover the costs and risks of transporting the vehicle up to the <\/span>Port of Montreal<\/span><\/a>. This means we ensure the vehicle reaches the port safely and handle all costs involved up to that point. After the vehicle arrives at the port, you take on the responsibility and costs for the next leg of the journey, such as sealift costs to transport the vehicle further.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

There are specific situations where the FOB point can be important in understanding who bears the cost and risk:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Ice roads<\/h3>\r\n

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For communities only accessible via ice roads, MoveMobility typically delivers the vehicle to the final all-season road destination. On the quote, this might be labeled as \u201cFOB Cochrane head of ice road\u201d or a similar term. From there, the buyer is responsible for transportation over the ice roads, bearing all costs and risks beyond the designated FOB point.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Railheads<\/h3>\r\n

If a vehicle is to be transported part of the way by train, the FOB point might be the railhead or yard where the vehicle boards the train. For instance, if we say \u201cFOB Toronto Rail Yard,\u201d MoveMobility covers all costs and risks up to that rail yard, and from there, you take over.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Sealift<\/h3>\r\n

For deliveries requiring sealift, MoveMobility often delivers the vehicle to a port like Montreal, Quebec City, or another location along the St. Lawrence River. If your quote says \u201cFOB Port of Montreal,\u201d we handle everything up to the port.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

For small coastal communities in Newfoundland and Labrador, the FOB point might be the ferry yard or compound in Goose Bay, where we ensure the vehicle gets to before it boards a ferry.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Understand the costs involved in freight on board shipping<\/h2>\r\n

Knowing what costs are included in your quote is another important thing to keep in mind with freight on board shipping. This helps you avoid surprises and plan your budget better. Here’s a simple breakdown.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The quote you get for delivery includes all the costs needed to get the vehicle to the specified FOB point. MoveMobility handles these expenses until the vehicle reaches that point. These costs include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n