FOB means the buyer controls sea freight after the China loading port; CIF includes sea freight (and usually insurance) to a named destination port. For used engines and half-cuts, pick the term that matches who runs your freight forwarder, then confirm packing, product scope and exclusions (duties, local clearance) in writing.
Understand quote scope before importing used engines, half-cuts, gearboxes or truck parts from China to Ghana, Nigeria and other Africa markets.
Ask for FOB/CIF options| Term | Buyer should confirm | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| FOB | China loading port, packing, product scope and handover point. | Buyer has a freight forwarder or wants control over sea freight. |
| CIF | Destination port, sea freight, insurance basis, quote validity and exclusions. | Buyer wants the supplier to include sea freight to destination port. |
CIF helps show the product plus sea-freight cost to a destination port, but buyers still need to plan for local port handling, customs clearance, duties, taxes, inspection, inland delivery and local agent fees.
Common quote requests include Tema and Takoradi for Ghana, Apapa and Tin Can Island for Nigeria, Cotonou for Benin, Douala for Cameroon, Abidjan for Cote d'Ivoire and Mombasa for Kenya.
Choose FOB if you already have a freight forwarder. Choose CIF if you want the supplier to include sea freight to your port (Tema, Lagos, Mombasa, etc.). Always confirm packing and what is excluded.
Usually no. CIF covers product plus sea freight to the destination port; local duties, taxes, clearance and inland delivery are typically buyer-side unless the quote says otherwise.
AsiaPower confirms the product first, then prepares EXW, FOB or CIF options based on buyer requirement. This keeps price comparison tied to the same engine, donor stock and shipment basis.