The purchase order shipping and freight terms listed below establishes responsibility for ownership of products during transit and responsibility for related shipping charges and claims.  Boston University purchase order shipping and freight terms are established by Sourcing when adding a new supplier to Boston University’s Strategic Supplier Database.

Standard Shipping  Term	Risk & Responsibility
FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid	Seller - Pays freight charges        Seller – Bears freight charges       Seller – Owns goods in transit        Seller – Files claims (if any)

Shipping

The University standard shipping term is "FOB Destination," which means that title to the material passes from the Seller to the University when the freight carrier delivers the material to the University ship-to location indicated on each purchase order.

Freight

University purchase order related freight terms are "Freight Prepaid" which means that freight charges are prepaid by the Seller. Unless negotiated into the cost of products with contract suppliers, the freight charges are then added to the invoice as a separate charge.

Inside Delivery

                                                                   

Please indicate on your requisition “Inside Delivery” for all orders that require special handling and delivery directly into your office/lab.

Alternate Terms

Sourcing will only consider alternate terms if deemed in the best interest of the University. Sourcing is the only organization authorized to establish new or modify existing purchase order shipping and freight terms.