Quick answer
DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) is an Incoterms 2020 rule for any transport mode. Seller delivers and unloads at named place. The table below shows exactly which side pays the cost, carries the risk and arranges insurance at each stage of the journey.
Seller vs buyer — stage by stage
| Stage | Cost | Risk | Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory / seller site | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Export transport | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Export terminal | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Main carriage | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Import terminal | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Import transport | Seller | Seller | Seller |
| Destination | Buyer | Buyer | Buyer |
Using DPU on LogiFindex
Specify unloading equipment and site access in offer notes to avoid demurrage disputes.
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