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Very efficient service provided by RW Freight for our shipments to Sweden and Finland. Never have a problem.

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RW Freight Services dealt with my Import from Sweden and I am very happy with the service I received. The import was trouble free, I was informed of when the goods will be delivered in and the driver turned up on time.

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  • A named port of destination must be specified
  • CIF is only suitable for sea and inland waterway movements
  • Seller must pay freight and other charges to named port of destination
  • Seller must effect insurance for loss or damage to the consignment whilst in transit to the port of destination
  • All additional costs and risks are the responsibility of the Buyer

Under CIF the main freight charges are paid by the seller

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