GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 13, 2026

DPU risk transfer (Delivered at Place Unloaded)

Under DPU conditions, the carrier or freight forwarder bears all risks – damage, loss, delay – until unloading at the named place is complete.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://iccwbo.org/resources-for-business/incoterms-rules/

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