What does CIF and CNF mean in shipping terms?

Answer:
CIF m mean is: the seller pay the Cost, insurance and freight to distance port.

CIF means the buyer insures the goods for the maritime phase of the voyage, the shipper/seller will insure the merchandise. In this arrangement, the seller usually chooses the forwarder. "Delivery" as above, is accomplished at the port of destination.
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