CIF is only to a port of discharge not a place of destination, as is DDU. The essential differences between CIP and DDU, both to the same place, even though the cost to the seller will be the same is the matter of risk whilst the goods are in transit.With CIP as soon as the seller hands the goods to the first carrier the seller's risk ceases and it becomes the buyer's risk.However the seller must provide the buyer with insurance cover for that risk such that the buyer can claim against the seller's insurance.ith CIP as soon as the seller hands the goods to the first carrier the seller's risk ceases and it becomes the buyer's risk. However the seller must provide the buyer with insurance cover for that risk such that the buyer can claim against the seller's insurance.