Incoterm DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded): the seller delivers and unloads your cargo
Incoterm DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) is one of the most important novelties of Incoterms 2020, the latest update that has been made. This rule is the only one that requires the seller to undertake the obligation to unload the goods at the agreed place of destination.
It is a very useful term if, as a buyer, you want your supplier to handle the entire logistics chain up to the unloading of the goods, assuming maximum risk up to that point.
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What does DPU entail? The seller assumes risk until unloading.
Practical Example
The seller handles everything:
Organises inland transport in China, export customs clearance, sea freight, transport in Spain to your warehouse, and, crucially, unloading the machine from your truck.
Transfer of Risk:
If the goods suffer any damage from the crane while being unloaded at your warehouse, the risk remains with the seller.
Your responsibility:
Responsibilities under Incoterm DPU
Seller's Responsibility (complete until unloading):
- Package the goods.
- Manage and pay for transport from the warehouse to the place of destination.
- Manage and pay for export customs clearance.
- Pay for the main carriage and all costs to the destination.
- Unload the goods from the means of transport at the agreed place of destination.
- Assume the risk of the goods until they are unloaded.
Your Responsibility as buyer:
- Assume the risk of the goods once they have been unloaded.
- Manage and pay for import customs clearance, taxes, and duties.
- Pay for transport from the point of unloading to your final destination, if it is not the same.
DPU vs. DAP: The key difference is unloading
The main difference with DAP is unloading:
DPU
- The seller is responsible for unloading the goods.
DAP
- The seller delivers the goods ready for unloading, but the buyer assumes responsibility and cost of unloading.
Is DPU the best option for your business?
DPU is an excellent option if you do not have the capacity or equipment to unload the goods at destination, or you do not want your teams to perform that task for whatever reason.
If you have doubts about how to implement this Incoterm or need us to manage your shipment from start to finish, our team of experts is at your disposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
01.Does it replace DAT?
DPU (2020) replaces DAT to clarify delivery can be anywhere, not just a terminal.
02.Unloading risk?
Unloading risk is assumed by the seller until the goods are on the ground at destination.
03.When to use it?
Used when the seller has the means to unload safely.
Other Incoterms
Ex Works
The least responsibility for the seller. The goods are delivered at their warehouse or factory. The buyer assumes all costs and risks from that point.
Free Carrier
The seller delivers the goods to the carrier designated by the buyer.
Carriage Paid To
The seller pays for transport to the agreed destination.
Carriage and Insurance Paid To
The seller pays for transport and insurance to the agreed destination.
Delivered At Place
The seller delivers when the goods are made available at the agreed place.
Delivered Duty Paid
The seller assumes all costs and risks until final delivery.
Free Alongside Ship
The seller delivers the goods to the carrier designated by the buyer.
Free On Board
The seller delivers when the goods pass the ship's rail.
Cost and Freight
The seller pays the cost and freight to the destination port.
Cost, Insurance and Freight
The seller pays the cost, insurance and freight to the destination port.
