The scenario described perfectly matches the Incoterm EXW (Ex Works). Under EXW, the seller fulfills their delivery obligation by making the goods available at their own premises, such as a factory or warehouse. The seller is not responsible for loading the goods onto the buyer's transport or for clearing the goods for export. All subsequent risks and costs, including loading, transportation, and customs clearance, are borne by the buyer from the moment the goods are placed at their disposal. This term represents the minimum obligation for the seller and the maximum obligation for the buyer.

FCA – Free Carrier: This is incorrect because under FCA, the seller is responsible for arranging and clearing the goods for export, which contradicts the scenario.

CPT – Carriage Paid To: This is incorrect as the seller must contract and pay for the carriage of the goods to a named destination, a responsibility not mentioned for the supplier.

CIP – Carriage and Insurance Paid to: This is incorrect because the seller must arrange and pay for both carriage and insurance to the named destination, which goes beyond the described supplier duties.

1. International Chamber of Commerce. (2019). Incoterms® 2020: ICC rules for the use of domestic and international trade terms. ICC Publication No. 723E. In the section "EXW | Ex Works

" the guidance notes state

"The seller does not need to load the goods on any collecting vehicle

nor does it need to clear the goods for export... The buyer bears all costs and risks involved in taking the goods from the seller’s premises to the desired destination." (p. 27-31).

2. David

P. (2020). International Logistics: The Management of International Trade Operations (5th ed.). In Chapter 5

the text clarifies the EXW term: "The Ex-Works Incoterm rule requires the exporter to make the goods available to the buyer at the exporter’s own premises... The exporter is not responsible for loading the goods on the truck or for clearing the goods for export." (p. 124).

3. Institute of Export & International Trade. (n.d.). Incoterms Rules 2020 - EXW. [University/Professional Body Courseware]. The guide specifies for EXW: "The seller has no obligation to load the goods... The buyer must carry out all export and import clearance formalities." This aligns directly with the question's parameters.