02 Oct 2008
FOB: ( FREE ON BOARD )
In FOB terms, This is the total cost in Japan to on board the ship in Japan. The buyer has to bear all the cost and risk of loss or damage to the goods from that point. The seller takes the responsibility to clear the goods for export.
CIF: ( COST INSURANCE AND FREIGHT )
In CIF, This is the total cost INCLUDING freight to your port. It does not include any taxes or charges after arriving in the named port of destination. If you are not familiar with the import process into your country we suggest you contact a local import agent who can advise you on any extra charges you may incur. The seller pays the cost and freight necessary to deliver the goods to the named port of destination and also procures marine insurance. The seller is only required to obtain minimum insurance coverage. However, the risk of loss or damage of the good and any additional costs due to events occurring after the time of delivery are transferred from the seller to the buyer. The seller takes the responsibility to clear the goods for export. CIF can only be used for sea and inland water way transport.
BILL OF LANDING:
lA bill of landing is issued by a carrier as proof for receipt of goods and acts as a contract of carriage. Bill of lading describes the goods, details of intended voyage and specifies the conditions for transport.
PRO-FORMA INVOICE:
A Pro-forma Invoice is the first draft of a seller’s bill to the buyer. It is a quotation sent from the seller to the buyer containing description of goods to be delivered. It includes the product details, quantity, value, buyers name and address etc. Based on the Profoma invoice, the buyer decides whether to proceed on with the order. o add text.
WHAT IS THE FREIGHT CHARGE TO MY PORT OF DESTINATION?
The prices indicated on this web site are FOB prices. The prices exclude freight charges. To calculate the freight charges please use our freight calculator. Please click on the link below to access the freight calculator. to add text.
WHAT IS THE FREIGHT CHARGE TO MY PORT OF DESTINATION?
The prices indicated on this web site are FOB prices. The prices exclude freight charges. To PRO-FORMA INVOICE:
A Pro-forma Invoice is the first draft of a seller’s bill to the buyer. It is a quotation sent from the seller to the buyer containing description of goods to be delivered. It includes the product details, quantity, value, buyers name and address etc. Based on the Profoma invoice, the buyer decides whether to proceed on with the order. o add text.
calculate the freight charges please use our freight calculator. Please click on the link below to access the freight calculator. to add text.