{"id":3533,"date":"2025-01-19T08:05:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T08:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/?p=3533"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:15:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:15:08","slug":"how-to-choose-between-cif-vs-fob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/how-to-choose-between-cif-vs-fob\/","title":{"rendered":"China CIF vs. FOB – How to Make the Right Choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Goods shipped internationally must belong to someone – but who specifically? And who is responsible if something goes wrong? The answer can be found in the logistics of FOB<\/a> vs CIF.<\/span><\/p>\n

At some point, imported products shipped across borders change from the property of the seller to the property of the buyer. But when and where exactly does ownership pass? Who bears the risks and costs of the product in transit?<\/span><\/p>\n

Since international shipping agreements have been in use for thousands of years, the resulting modern contracts between buyers and sellers help to answer these questions in a legally binding manner.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Incoterms (CIF and FOB) determine exactly who is responsible for the goods at any given point along the shipping route.<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to FOB vs. CIF logistics, which one is best for your business?<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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