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Choosing FOB or CIF for Agricultural Container Shipments

A practical comparison of FOB and CIF when you ship fresh produce and spices in full containers.

Container port with cargo ship loading
Container port with cargo ship loading

FOB keeps freight control with the buyer and is common when importers have their own forwarder rates. CIF simplifies budgeting because the supplier quotes a landed cost to the destination port.

For first orders, many buyers choose FOB from a Chinese port such as Chongqing or Shanghai, then switch to CIF once volumes are stable and freight lanes are proven.

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