What FOB Cochin includes (our side)
When we quote FOB Cochin, our price covers everything up to and including loading the goods on board:
- The plywood or packaging, to your confirmed grade and specification.
- Export packing — including ISPM-15 treatment where solid wood is involved.
- Inland transport from our group's Perumbavoor operations to the port (about 40 km).
- Export customs clearance and documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, phytosanitary certificate where applicable, and the bill of lading.
- Loading the container onto the vessel at Vallarpadam ICTT.
What you arrange (buyer's side)
- Ocean freight from Cochin to your destination port.
- Marine insurance for the voyage.
- Import customs, duties and taxes at your end.
- Final delivery from the destination port to your facility.
Many buyers prefer this because they (or their freight forwarder) often secure better ocean-freight rates and keep control of routing and schedules.
FOB Cochin at a glance
| Step | Who handles it under FOB Cochin |
|---|---|
| Manufacture & export packing | Us |
| Inland haulage to Cochin Port | Us |
| Export clearance & documents | Us |
| Loading on board the vessel | Us |
| Ocean freight | You |
| Marine insurance | You |
| Import duties & delivery | You |
Why FOB Cochin suits plywood buyers
Cochin (Vallarpadam ICTT) is a major South-India container gateway, close to our operations, with direct and transhipment links across the Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia. Quoting FOB Cochin lets you compare supplier prices on a like-for-like basis, choose your own carrier, and consolidate freight across orders.
Prefer a different term?
We can also quote CFR or CIF to your destination port if you'd rather we arrange the freight (and insurance). Tell us your port and preference and we'll quote both ways. See contact the export desk.