Incoterms

We offer flexible trade terms based on the requirements of each shipment. FOB, CFR and CIF options are available, with freight, insurance, responsibilities and risk clearly defined between buyer and seller.

The terms we quote most

FOB

Free On Board

We deliver the goods on board the vessel at the agreed port of loading.

FOB is suitable for buyers who prefer to arrange the main ocean freight and marine insurance themselves.

CFR

Cost and Freight

We arrange the ocean freight and deliver the goods to the agreed destination port.

CFR provides buyers with a clear freight-inclusive price while marine insurance is arranged separately by the buyer.

CIF

Cost, Insurance and Freight

We arrange the ocean freight and marine insurance through to the agreed destination port.

CIF provides a convenient solution for buyers who prefer freight and insurance coordinated as part of the shipment.

Full reference

Incoterms at a glance

Code	Term	Meaning	Freight	Insurance	Risk passes
EXW	Ex Works	Buyer collects from our premises and carries every cost and risk from that point.	Buyer	Buyer	At our premises, on collection
FCA	Free Carrier	We deliver to a named carrier or place in India; risk passes on handover.	Buyer	Buyer	On delivery to the named carrier
FOB	Free On Board	We deliver the goods on board the vessel at the agreed port of loading.	Buyer	Buyer	Once goods are on board at the loading port
CFR	Cost and Freight	We arrange the ocean freight and deliver the goods to the agreed destination port.	Seller	Buyer	Once goods are on board at the loading port
CIF	Cost, Insurance and Freight	We arrange the ocean freight and marine insurance through to the agreed destination port.	Seller	Seller	Once goods are on board at the loading port
CPT	Carriage Paid To	We pay carriage to a named destination; risk passes at first carrier.	Seller	Buyer	On handover to the first carrier
CIP	Carriage and Insurance Paid To	As CPT, with insurance arranged by us.	Seller	Seller	On handover to the first carrier
DAP	Delivered at Place	We deliver to a named place, ready for unloading. Import duties remain yours.	Seller	Seller	At the named place, before unloading
DPU	Delivered at Place Unloaded	As DAP, and we unload at the named place.	Seller	Seller	At the named place, after unloading
DDP	Delivered Duty Paid	We deliver cleared for import, duties paid — the maximum obligation on us.	Seller	Seller	At the named destination, cleared

Summary reference only. The contract of sale governs each shipment.

Equipment

Containers we arrange

The right box depends on the cargo: weight decides for dense dry goods, volume for lighter ones, and temperature for anything fresh.

20ft Dry

Dry cargo

Dense cargo — rice, pulses, spices in bags. Weight limit is reached before space is.

Indicative payload≈ 26 – 28 MT

40ft Dry

Dry cargo

Lighter or bulkier dry cargo where volume, not weight, decides the load.

Indicative payload≈ 26 – 28 MT

40ft High Cube

Dry cargo

Extra internal height for palletised and boxed cargo.

Indicative payload≈ 26 – 28 MT

20ft Reefer

Temperature controlled

Smaller perishable loads and trial shipments.

Indicative payload≈ 20 – 22 MT

40ft High Cube Reefer

Temperature controlled

Our standard for fresh produce.

Indicative payload≈ 24 – 26 MT

Not sure which term suits you?

Tell us your destination port and how you prefer to handle freight and insurance. We will recommend the term that costs you least in total.

Ask us