Ambulance FOB vs CIF Price: How to Get an Accurate Quote from China

Ambulance prices aren't on our pages for a reason: the configuration, equipment and destination change the number. Send the right details and you get a firm quote in one round instead of five.

Ask for CIF if you want one price to your port. Ask for FOB if your forwarder already ships from China. Either way, send chassis, configuration, quantity, destination port and steering side.

What does FOB include?

Free On Board: the ambulance, export clearance in China and loading onto the vessel. Ocean freight, insurance and everything at destination are yours.

What does CIF include?

Cost, Insurance and Freight: the FOB items plus ocean freight and minimum insurance to your named port. Import duties, taxes, port charges and inland delivery at destination are not included.

What should I send for an accurate quote?

1. Chassis: FWD Transit, 4x2 RWD long wheelbase, or 4x4
2. Configuration: BLS, ALS, ICU or negative pressure — or describe the patients
3. Quantity and required delivery date
4. Destination port and country
5. LHD or RHD, plus any tender document

Why doesn't the price include shipping by default?

Freight depends on route, method (Ro-Ro or container), season and quantity. Shipping fee and delivery date are negotiated per order, so we quote them when we know your port.