{"id":27588802,"date":"2025-12-16T11:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patiofurnituresco.com\/?p=27588802"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:53:13","slug":"fob-vs-cif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patiofurnituresco.com\/fr\/fob-vs-cif\/","title":{"rendered":"Incoterms d\u00e9cod\u00e9s : FOB vs CIF - Limites des risques"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing between FOB and CIF Incoterms is more than a cost calculation\u2014it’s a critical decision about risk and control. With CIF, the buyer assumes all risk the moment goods are loaded onto the vessel, yet the seller maintains control over the carrier and insurance. This mismatch often creates hidden costs and logistical blind spots for importers.<\/p>\n

This guide defines the precise risk boundaries for both FOB and CIF, explaining the modern ‘on board’ rule that dictates responsibility. We’ll show why the seller’s standard CIF policy provides only minimal insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses C) and how buyers can pay 10-20% more for a contract that gives them less control and inadequate protection against common shipping issues.<\/p>\n

FOB (franco \u00e0 bord) : d\u00e9finition et responsabilit\u00e9s de l'acheteur<\/h2>\n
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Under FOB (Free On Board), the seller’s responsibility ends once goods are loaded onto the buyer’s nominated vessel at the specified port. At that moment, the buyer assumes all risks and costs, including ocean freight, insurance, and import clearance for the rest of the journey.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Seller’s Responsibilities<\/th>\nBuyer’s Responsibilities<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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  • S'occupe et prend en charge les proc\u00e9dures de d\u00e9douanement \u00e0 l'exportation.<\/li>\n
  • Delivers goods and loads them onto the buyer’s nominated vessel.<\/li>\n
  • Assume tous les risques et tous les co\u00fbts jusqu'\u00e0 ce que les marchandises soient en s\u00e9curit\u00e9 \u00e0 bord.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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