Incoterms Explained: Choosing the Right Terms for Your Seafood Import

Incoterms define exactly where cost, risk and responsibility transfer from seller to buyer during international shipment. For seafood importers comparing quotes, understanding these terms is essential to an apples-to-apples comparison.

FOB (Free On Board) means the exporter's responsibility ends once goods are loaded onto the vessel at the port of origin — freight, insurance and destination charges are the buyer's responsibility from that point.

CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) bundles freight and insurance into the exporter's quote, landing the goods at your destination port with those costs pre-paid. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) goes furthest, with the exporter handling duties and delivery to your door.

Antonio Marine Exports quotes under EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, DAP and DDP terms — our team can help you select the structure that best matches your logistics capability and risk appetite.