In some parts of Europe, FOB charges are referred to as Port Liner Term Charges. They may vary depending on the method used for delivering to the port, i.e. by road, rail or barge.

A liner terms freight rate is defined as including some or all of the elements of loading, stowing and discharging, or indeed none of these, according to the custom of the particular port; whatever is not included at the discharge port is paid for by the consignee. In some ports, however, it is the practice to make a separate identifiable charge, called landing, storage and delivery, for:

• landing of the cargo to the quay; • short term storage awaiting collection; • delivery from store to the consignee’s vehicle.