Freight Terms
Freight Terms
Freight Terms set the commercial ground rules for a shipment — who carries the risk, who pays the cost, and at what point ownership transfers. Defining them in CifraHQ means they print correctly and consistently on every sales order, purchase order, and delivery without being typed freehand each time.
Where to find it
Go to Master Data > Logistics > Freight Terms (or Shipping Terms in your navigation, depending on configuration).
Freight Terms list, Incoterm options selectable on shipping documents.
How to create Freight Terms
- Click New (or click an existing code to edit it in a dialog).
- Enter a Code (e.g.,
FOB,CIF,EXW,DDP). - Enter a Description (e.g.,
Free On Board,Cost, Insurance and Freight). - Save.
Common freight terms
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| FOB | Free On Board — buyer assumes risk once goods are loaded onto the carrier |
| CIF | Cost, Insurance and Freight — seller covers insurance and freight to the destination port |
| EXW | Ex Works — buyer takes responsibility from the seller's warehouse door |
| DDP | Delivered Duty Paid — seller delivers to the buyer's location and handles all duties |
Tips
- Freight Terms are a reference field — selecting one on a document does not trigger GL entries or cost calculations. Their value is legal and contractual clarity on your printed documents.
- The list is shared across purchasing and sales, so a term you add once is available everywhere.
Related: Freight Carriers · Shipping Terms · Sales Orders · Freight Carriers · Purchase Orders · Customers · Vendors
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