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Incoterms Explained: FOB, CIF and DAP

Logistics 9 May 2026 5 min read

Who pays for what, and where risk passes from seller to buyer.

FOB — Free On Board

We deliver the goods on board the vessel at the Indian port. From that point, freight, insurance and import clearance are yours. Buyers with their own forwarder usually prefer FOB.

CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight

We arrange ocean freight and marine insurance to your destination port. Risk still passes at loading, but the cost of carriage is included in our price.

DAP — Delivered At Place

We deliver to your named address. Import duty and taxes remain with you unless agreed otherwise. Convenient for first orders and smaller volumes.

Choosing an Incoterm

Compare landed cost, not unit price. We quote the same order on two or three Incoterms so you can see the real difference.

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