Free On Board — The Only Way Filify Trades
Filify executes every agricultural trade under strict Free On Board (FOB) terms. The exporter's responsibility ends when the goods are loaded or delivered to the shipping line at the origin port and the Bill of Lading is secured. No CIF. No hidden freight obligations. Just clear, enforceable FOB execution.
What FOB means on Filify
Under Free On Board, the exporter fulfills their delivery obligation once the goods are handed to the shipping line at the named port of origin. From that point, the buyer assumes the cost and risk of ocean freight, insurance, and unloading.
- Exporter clears export customs and delivers cargo to the origin port.
- Exporter obtains the original Bill of Lading from the carrier.
- Exporter uploads the B/L to Filify to prove FOB fulfillment.
- Buyer arranges and pays for freight and marine insurance from origin onward.
When is the trade considered complete?
On Filify, FOB delivery is deemed fulfilled when the exporter has delivered the goods to the shipping line at the port of origin, collected the original Bill of Lading, and uploaded it to the platform. At that point:
Exporter obligation ends
Risk and cost transfer to the buyer once the B/L is issued.
Escrow becomes eligible for release
After delivery confirmation and the dispute window, Tazapay releases the payout automatically.
Buyer protection built in
FOB does not mean "buyer beware." Filify layers independent verification and real-time visibility on top of every shipment.
Independent SGS Inspection
The importer nominates and pays their own SGS inspector. The inspector verifies quality, quantity, packaging, and compliance before the cargo is sealed for shipment.
Live Video Bagging
The exporter conducts a real-time WebRTC-streamed packaging session. The buyer watches container loading, seal application, and bagging integrity from anywhere in the world.
Escrow-Gated Release
No funds move until verified delivery documentation is on file and the dispute window has passed. Filify never holds or touches client funds.
The FOB trade lifecycle
From order to payout, every milestone is tracked inside the Filify workspace and recorded in the trade audit log.
Order Placed
Buyer and exporter agree terms and sign the MoU & proforma invoice.
Escrow Funded
100% FOB value is deposited into a Tazapay escrow vault.
SGS Inspection
Buyer-nominated independent inspector verifies quality and compliance.
Live Video Bagging
Exporter streams real-time packaging and container loading via WebRTC.
Goods Delivered to Shipping Line
Cargo is handed over to the carrier at the port of origin.
B/L Collected & Uploaded
Exporter obtains the Bill of Lading and uploads it to the trade file.
Escrow Released
After delivery confirmation and the dispute window, Tazapay releases funds.
Ready to trade FOB?
Browse verified African and Caribbean exporters, or register your own agricultural business to start executing trades under clear FOB terms.