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DAP waiting time costs

Delays in unloading or yard operations at the DAP destination can trigger waiting time charges—for instance, carrier dwell time or extended handling.

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Delays in unloading or yard operations at the DAP destination can trigger waiting time charges—for instance, carrier dwell time or extended handling.

While the seller bears all transport costs to the named place, waiting time fees typically arise after delivery to the buyer, but their allocation is not defined by DAP itself and must be addressed…

In practice, it is often agreed that the buyer bears such costs if the delay stems from their operational constraints (e.g., slow unloading capacity); if delays arise from the seller's or carrier's…

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

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Delays in unloading or yard operations at the DAP destination can trigger waiting time charges—for instance, carrier dwell time or extended handling. While the seller bears all transport costs to the named place, waiting time fees typically arise after delivery to the buyer, but their allocation is not defined by DAP itself and must be addressed in the contract. In practice, it is often agreed that the buyer bears such costs if the delay stems from their operational constraints (e.g., slow unloading capacity); if delays arise from the seller's or carrier's side, they typically cover the charges.

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