DAP Incoterm and imports

Bert Van Leeuwen
Bert Van Leeuwen
Adviser, Customs Advisers BV, Netherlands
Published 18 Jul 2024
DAP Incoterm and imports
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DAP and DPU are among the most widely used Incoterms for international shipments into the EU - but are traders truly aware of the risks they carry? From disputed demurrage costs and unanswered questions over risk transfer, to unexpected transit document charges, this article reveals why what appears to be a straightforward delivery arrangement can quickly become a legal and logistical minefield.