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DAP unloading problem

Freight forwarders and importers face the DAP unloading problem when difficulties arise at the named place of destination while unloading.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Freight forwarders and importers face the DAP unloading problem when difficulties arise at the named place of destination while unloading. Under Delivered At Place, the seller delivers goods to the named location and places them at the buyer's disposal; unloading is the buyer's responsibility. Practical obstacles include lack of unloading equipment at the buyer's site, restricted access, pending import or customs procedures, or damage sustained in transit. The buyer cannot unload as planned, yet the seller has already fulfilled the delivery obligation – questions of liability and cost allocation arise.

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