GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026
DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded)
Unlike any other Incoterm, DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) is the only rule that explicitly obliges the seller to unload the goods at the named destination.
Quick Answer
Last updated: Published:
Source: https://iccglobal.typeform.com/to/IncotermsRules
Category
Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?
Reading time
1 min
Words
119
Mentioned in
–
Definition & Explanation
Unlike any other Incoterm, DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) is the only rule that explicitly obliges the seller to unload the goods at the named destination. Risk transfers to the buyer only once the goods have been unloaded from the arriving conveyance and placed at the buyer's disposal—not merely upon the vehicle's arrival. This means the seller carries the risk throughout the unloading operation itself, a greater burden than under DAP (Delivered at Place), where unloading is the buyer's responsibility. DPU suits intra-European road transport and container logistics where a terminal or depot serves as the agreed destination. Sellers should confirm in advance that they have the necessary infrastructure and logistical control at the destination to fulfil this obligation.
Next steps
Matching tools and partners
Related Terms
You might also be interested in these terms
⚖️ ICC Incoterms 2020
Incoterms 2020 Simulator: Who bears costs & risk?
Analyze all 11 Incoterms 2020: cost matrix, risk timeline, insurance gap detector and customs responsibility – free, no login required.
Logistics knowledge straight to your inbox
Free · No password · Never a paywall. Weekly top news and facts from logistics.
Community Questions & Answers
Share your knowledge, ask follow-up questions, or add practical insights to this page. Every contribution is moderated before publication.
No community answers yet. Be the first.