Compare like with like
A useful freight quote starts with the same goods, route and delivery scope.
Product mix, packaging, carton size, destination, customs responsibility and delivery point can all change the cost. Put these details beside each quote before comparing them.
01
Confirm the goods
List the SKUs, quantities and packaging used for the shipment.
02
Confirm the named place
Use the collection point, port or destination required by the selected term.
03
Confirm who handles what
Agree carriage, insurance, customs, importer and tax responsibilities.
Common Incoterms® 2020 options
Choose the term that matches how your team wants to manage transport and import.
Use the selected rule together with the exact named place or port in the sales contract. The final choice depends on the route and each party’s logistics capability.
EXW
Buyer arranges main carriage
Goods are made available at the named collection point. Confirm loading and export-clearance arrangements.
FOB
Sea freight from the named port
The seller delivers the goods on board at the named port of shipment; the buyer arranges the main carriage.
CIF
Sea freight and insurance arranged
The seller arranges freight and minimum insurance to the named destination port; risk transfers when the goods are on board.
DDP
Delivered to the named destination
The seller handles delivery and import formalities. Feasibility depends on destination, importer and tax requirements.
The agreed Incoterms® 2020 rule and named place or port should be stated in the sales contract.
Carton data
Use the packing details for the order you are quoting.
Different spools, retail boxes or mixed-SKU cartons can change shipment weight and volume. Confirm the final packaging configuration before booking freight.
Compare transport modes
Choose by shipment size, urgency and destination.
Once the order size and delivery need are known, compare the available routes, chargeable weight, handling and destination costs.

Courier
Useful for samples and smaller shipments when destination service and customs handling are available.
Air freight
Compare when delivery speed matters and the chargeable weight supports the route.
Sea freight
Compare for larger shipments, including port, local charge, customs and inland-delivery planning.
Request an estimate
Start with the destination and approximate order size.
Name and email are the only required fields. Add the product mix, quantity, packaging or preferred trade term if known.