What is Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) for shipping?

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In traditional retail, selling is a simple process. The salesperson owns the item completely and entirely until you walk in and hand them cash for it. If it breaks before you sell it, that's the salesperson's problem. If it gets lost, or needs to be stored, or repaired before you sell it, that's the salesperson's problem - until you walk in and buy it, and all those problems become yours.

If you run an online retail business, things get a little more complicated. While the product is in transit, ownership and liability can be unclear. If the UPS truck flips over , who pays? What about when it rains on your package or your neighbor takes it off your porch?

In terms of complexity, international shipping is at the far end of the spectrum. The stakes are incredibly high, and there are a lot of moving parts - insurance, shipping, storage, theft, etc. - for even the smallest transactions.

To make things easier for everyone, there are a few standard shipping methods and responsibilities. Whether you're new to game importing or just looking to improve your small business, it's important to choose the right shipping method every time.



Today we'll look at one of the most common systems - cost botim database insurance and freight (CIF). We'll also look at some alternatives that may work better for you as your business grows.

What is Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF)?
Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) is a type of shipping agreement that states that the seller will be responsible for the goods until they arrive at port and are claimed by the buyer. The seller's price includes the cost of the goods, the cost of insuring the goods during their transit, and the cost of bringing the goods to port - cost, insurance and freight.

As a buyer, you pay the seller to manage the entire shipping process from port to port. There are a number of alternative shipping arrangements that place more responsibility (and control) on the buyer, which we will discuss later.

Determining where these commitments fall is an extremely important part of delivery and purchasing.

What are the benefits of CIF for buyers?
CIF is popular with small businesses and those new to the shipping game because it allows the buyer to manage a relatively small portion of the process, leaving most of the work to the seller.

Larger companies typically skip CIF, choosing shipping methods that give them more control over costs. That's the catch with CIF - someone else sets the fees. While you can haggle and negotiate, the seller ultimately has to cover their costs and will likely resort to some margin to make up for the time spent negotiating things.

The obvious advantage is that there is no work on the buyer's part. All you have to do is show up and pick up the goods. This can be an ideal solution for a business that is just starting to move to a new country or countries that do not have the time or resources to manage the entire shipping process.

Alternatives to CIF
Depending on your risk tolerance and logistical capabilities, there are other shipping methods that can save you money and make your shipping life easier. Here are some of the main alternatives to CIF:

Free on board (FOB)

Free on Board (FOB) shipping is one of the most popular shipping options. It gives buyers a little more control over the process, allowing them to use a freight forwarder or other shipping solution of their choice. FOB is a good choice for larger importers who may already have insurance and shipping in place.

By controlling more of the process, the buyer is free to negotiate at each stage, rather than having to negotiate effectively through the seller as is the case with CIF.

Ex Works (EXW)

For buyers who want even more control, Ex Works (EXW) is the easiest service you can get. EXW basically says, "I'll put the goods in a box on the porch. The rest is up to you."

EXW is an option a company may use if it has its own ground transportation in the country of origin or if it is assembling a series of shipments from one region. In these cases, it may be cheaper for the buyer to assemble the goods from several factories at once using its own transportation.

They could then combine these charges at the port and make one shipment under a single insurance contract. EXW is not for beginners.

The list goes on

FOB and EXW represent the average and minimum shipping extremes, respectively. Along with these, there are many other settings to cover almost any scenario you could want.

Want your stuff delivered to the ship but not put on the ship? Free Shipping Service (FAS) is your choice. Need to hand your stuff over to an outsider? Cost Paid To Ship (CPT) can hand your stuff over to anyone.

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