C&F (COST & FREIGHT)
Financial Dictionary — Business & Management
Definition
includes all shipping costs but insurance. Generally used in statement of terms, stating cost and freight are paid by the exporter from his warehouse to a port in the importer's country. In this case, the buyer is responsible for insurance.
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- Used in planning, organizing, and controlling business operations.
- Used when setting KPIs, policies, procedures, and improving processes.
- Used when setting KPIs, policies, procedures, and improving processes.
Example
- Example: Management applies **C&F (COST & FREIGHT)** when designing policies and monitoring performance against targets.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Improves execution, accountability, and decision speed while reducing operational waste.