FOB vs CIF: Untangling the Most Commonly Confused Incoterms

Shipping container suspended from a gantry crane being lowered onto a cargo ship's deck at golden hour, illustrating the moment of risk transfer under FOB and CIF

FOB vs CIF is one of the most misunderstood Incoterm comparisons in international trade, and getting it wrong can shift thousands of dollars of cost and risk onto the wrong party. This guide walks through FOB vs CIF with concrete examples, so you can see exactly where risk transfers and who pays for what under … Read more