CIF stands for cost, insurance, and freight. Under CIF shipping terms, payment for products are paid upon delivery of goods.
Port of shipment refers to incoterms 2000. It is the exporter's port, the port where the goods come from. For example under the CIF term it says that the seller delivers when the goods pass the ship's rail in the port of shipment
FOB and CIF are INCOTERMS or international commercials terms (terms of sale).
While it's not legally required to use an import broker to receive a shipment under Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) terms, having one can simplify the process. An import broker can help navigate customs regulations, handle paperwork, and ensure compliance with import duties and taxes. This can be especially beneficial if you're unfamiliar with the import process or if the shipment involves complex regulations. Ultimately, using a broker can save time and reduce the risk of delays.
In shipping, CIF stands for Costs Insurance and Freight. DDP or DDP(U) stands for Delivered Duty Paid and Unpaid. The first refers to arranging the shipment and the other refers to the of cost of transporting the goods.
The payment is realized after discharging of goods in port of destination?
Difference between Pre-shipment & post-shipment documents in case of export as underPre-shipment Documents which are prepared before shipement i.e. Export order, Invoice, P/list, Product catalogue/ Literature/Drawings etc. SDF, Value declaration, any other declaratin given to customsPost- Shipment Documents which are prepared affter shipment means sailing of the cargo i.e. Bill of lading , Certificate of Origin, legalise documents etc. Insurance cerificate in case of terms of delivery CIF or C&IDocuments is received by the overseas party in export consingment i.e. Invoice , P/list,Product catalogue/ Literature/Drawings etc; Bill of lading , Certificate of Origin, legalise documents etc.;Insurance cerificate in case of terms of delivery CIF or C&I
The key difference is that the main costs of carriage are paid for by buyer in a FOB contract, so he will take care of the vessel shipment. Under a CIF arrangement, the seller take this responsibility will deliver the contracted commodity at buyers destined location.
The ENCO terms are CIF and FOB
CIF = 352x288 QCIF = 176X220 QVGA = 320x240 VGA = 640x480
CIF
CIF Means :- cost ,insurance & freight charges beared by exporter & FOB means free on board exporter will beared the charges till shipment & after that he will be not responsible for any charges related to consighnment.
CIF means Cost Insurance and Freight, which means the seller pays to get the load to its destination. The alternate is FOB--Free On Board--which means the buyer pays the freight and insurance.