Pricing basis
Standard terms for an oil cargo will include specified transportation loading arrangements such as:
FOB – Free Onboard. Loaded onto a ship and ready for transport, but not including the costs associated with transport.
CIF – Cost, Insurance, Freight. Onboard a ship ready for receipt at the delivery point, with the cost of transport already built into the price, including insurance.
C&F – Cost and Freight. Onboard a ship ready for receipt at the delivery point, with the cost of transport already built into the price, but not including the cost of insurance.