Shipping terms decide who pays for freight, who clears customs and where your risk starts. This hub collects our guides on logistics and trade terms for B2B buyers ordering sportswear, activewear and outerwear from a factory in Sialkot, Pakistan.
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FOB vs. DDP apparel freight explained for B2B buyers
Who pays freight and duties, where risk shifts, a landed cost example for 500 hoodies, and which term suits first orders or repeat volume.
Read the guideTrade terms at a glance
| Term | What it means for your order |
|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | You collect the goods at the factory and arrange everything from there, including export clearance |
| FCA (Free Carrier) | The factory hands the goods to your carrier; works for air, sea and road |
| FOB (Free On Board) | The factory loads the goods on board the vessel; you pay sea freight, insurance and import clearance |
| CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) | The factory pays sea freight and minimum insurance to your port; you clear import |
| DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) | The factory delivers to your address with freight and import duties handled; our standard option by DHL, FedEx or UPS |
For the full definitions, see the official ICC Incoterms rules.
How we ship
Worldwide DDP via DHL, FedEx or UPS is our standard option, and FOB is available on request. We ship to the USA, Germany, the UK, Europe and Australia. Payment is 70% advance to start production and 30% balance before shipment. Samples take 7–10 days and bulk takes 3–4 weeks after sample approval.
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Send us your product, quantity and destination, and we will price both so you can compare the landed cost.
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