{"id":7823,"date":"2026-07-05T03:17:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T03:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/?p=7823"},"modified":"2026-07-06T01:09:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T01:09:35","slug":"cnf-vs-cif-vs-fob-china-brf-logistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/fr\/cnf-vs-cif-vs-fob-china-brf-logistics\/","title":{"rendered":"CNF vs CIF vs FOB &#8211; CHINA BRF LOGISTICS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/fr\/sea-freight-from-china-to-usa\/\">BRF Logistics<\/a> Supports Your Global Trade<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In international trade, choosing the right <strong>Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/strong> is critical. It determines <strong>who pays<\/strong>, <strong>who bears the risk<\/strong>, et <strong>who arranges logistics<\/strong>. Among the most commonly used terms are <strong>FOB, CNF, and CIF<\/strong>\u2014especially in ocean freight.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a simple guide to help you understand the differences and how <strong>BRF Logistics<\/strong> can support your shipments under each term.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-7824\" style=\"width: 771px; height: auto;\" src=\"http:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CNF-vs-CIF-vs-FOB-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CNF-vs-CIF-vs-FOB-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CNF-vs-CIF-vs-FOB-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CNF-vs-CIF-vs-FOB-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CNF-vs-CIF-vs-FOB.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">1. <a title=\"FOB, CIF et DDP\" href=\"http:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FOB-vs-CIF-vs-DDP.png\">FOB<\/a> \u2013 Free On Board (Named Port of Shipment)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means<\/strong><br \/>Under FOB, the seller is responsible for delivering the goods on board the vessel at the port of origin. Once the cargo is loaded, <strong>risk and responsibility transfer to the buyer<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost &amp; Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Seller: export customs clearance, inland transport to port, loading<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buyer: ocean freight, insurance, destination charges, import clearance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When FOB is suitable<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Buyers want full control over freight and insurance<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buyers have strong logistics partners or global shipping contracts<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BRF Logistics Services under FOB<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Origin port operations and export clearance<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Ocean freight booking on behalf of the buyer<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>End-to-end logistics coordination upon request<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">2. <a title=\"CNF (Exp\u00e9dition) et Incoterms : le guide complet sous forme de FAQ\" href=\"https:\/\/brf-logistics.com\/fr\/exw-incoterms-expedition-depuis-la-chine-le-guide-complet-2\/\">CNF<\/a> (CFR) \u2013 Cost and Freight (Named Port of Destination)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means<\/strong><br \/>Under CNF, the seller pays for the ocean freight to the destination port, but <strong>risk transfers to the buyer once the goods are loaded on board<\/strong> at the origin port.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important note:<\/strong><br \/>CNF <strong>does not include insurance<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost &amp; Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Seller: export clearance + ocean freight<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buyer: cargo insurance, destination charges, import clearance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When CNF is suitable<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Sellers want to offer competitive freight rates<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buyers prefer to arrange insurance themselves<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BRF Logistics Services under CNF<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>International ocean freight arrangement<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Flexible carrier selection and route optimization<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Destination port handling and onward delivery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">3. CIF \u2013 Cost, Insurance and Freight (Named Port of Destination)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What it means<\/strong><br \/>CIF is similar to CNF, but the seller also provides <strong>minimum cargo insurance<\/strong>. Risk still transfers at the port of shipment, despite the seller paying for freight and insurance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost &amp; Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Seller: export clearance, <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/freightslogistics.com\/\">ocean freight<\/a>, insurance<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Buyer: destination charges, import clearance, inland delivery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When CIF is suitable<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Buyers want simpler purchasing with fewer arrangements<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>New importers seeking reduced operational complexity<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BRF Logistics Services under CIF<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Ocean freight + cargo insurance coordination<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Insurance coverage compliant with Incoterms\u00ae 2020<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Destination clearance support and last-mile delivery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CNF vs CIF vs FOB: Quick Comparison<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Terme<\/th>\r\n<th>Frais de transport pris en charge par<\/th>\r\n<th>Assurance<\/th>\r\n<th>Point de transfert des risques<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>FOB<\/td>\r\n<td>Acheteur<\/td>\r\n<td>Acheteur<\/td>\r\n<td>On board at origin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>CNF<\/td>\r\n<td>Vendeur<\/td>\r\n<td>Acheteur<\/td>\r\n<td>On board at origin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>CIF<\/td>\r\n<td>Vendeur<\/td>\r\n<td>Seller (minimum)<\/td>\r\n<td>On board at origin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer wp-block-heading\" data-section-id=\"en7vzp\" data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"136\">1. What do CNF, CIF, and FOB mean in international shipping terms?<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"318\">FOB (Free On Board): The seller is responsible for delivering the goods to the port of shipment and loading them onto the vessel. After that, the buyer assumes all costs and risks.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"449\">CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight): The seller covers the cost of goods, ocean freight, and insurance until the destination port.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"571\">CNF (Cost and Freight): Similar to CIF, but the seller does not include insurance\u2014only cost and sea freight are covered.<\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\" \/>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dycsly\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"633\">2. What is the main difference between CNF and CIF?<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"676\">The key difference is insurance coverage:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"770\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1p9ivzo\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"712\">CNF: Insurance is NOT included<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1q86fly\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"770\">CIF: Insurance is included and arranged by the seller<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"830\">CIF provides more protection for the buyer during transit.<\/p>\r\n<hr data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"835\" \/>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1int5ml\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"890\">3. What costs does the buyer pay under FOB terms?<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"938\">Under FOB terms, the buyer is responsible for:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1089\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"c7zlmf\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"971\">International ocean freight<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1tq93cn\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1019\">Marine insurance (optional but recommended)<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1yajhlw\" data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1048\">Destination port charges<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"ad4moy\" data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1089\">Customs clearance and local delivery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1094\" \/>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1xkx6zk\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1139\">4. Which Incoterm is better for buyers?<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1359\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1kbv11g\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1224\">FOB: Best for buyers who want to control shipping arrangements and reduce costs<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"zppjuu\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1298\">CIF \/ CNF: Better for buyers who prefer the seller to handle shipping<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"9ceney\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1359\">CIF: Best for buyers who want added insurance protection<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\" \/>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1c9hvmn\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1433\">5. Why do FOB, CNF, and CIF prices differ for the same product?<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1484\">The price difference is due to included services:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1609\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"ehpiij\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1541\">FOB: Only covers goods + delivery to port + loading<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"10s5h5a\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1569\">CNF: Adds ocean freight<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"6j9r2w\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1609\">CIF: Adds ocean freight + insurance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1678\">Therefore, CIF is usually the highest price, and FOB is the lowest.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Pourquoi choisir BRF Logistics ?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter which Incoterm you use, <strong>BRF Logistics can fully support your shipment<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d Global ocean &amp; multimodal freight solutions<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\ud83d\udce6 Export &amp; import customs clearance<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\ud83d\udea2 Flexible Incoterm-based service models<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\ud83d\udcca Transparent cost control and risk management<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>\ud83e\udd1d One-stop logistics partner from origin to destination<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From FOB to CIF, from port to door\u2014BRF Logistics delivers with confidence.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How BRF Logistics Supports Your Global Trade In international trade, choosing the right Incoterms\u00ae 2020 is critical. 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