The listed acronyms are known as, international commercial terms or incoterms, which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. Incoterms are used to help a buyer or supplier arrange for the correct shipping method of the goods.
Alibaba Trade Assurance currently supports the following Incoterms: FOB, CIF, CNF/CFR, CPT, EXW, DDP, and DDU.
For shipping method: You may negotiate with your supplier to determine your shipping method. Alibaba.com does not have specific requirements. The most common shipping methods include, sea freight, air cargo, express and land transportation.