DAP (Delivered at Place)
/glossary/dapIncoterm where seller delivers goods to named destination, ready for unloading.
In detail
DAP (Delivered at Place) is an Incoterm 2020 rule where the seller bears all costs and risks transporting goods to the named destination, ready for unloading. The seller handles export clearance, freight, and transit risk, but not import clearance or unloading. DAP is commonly used for domestic steel pipe deliveries where the supplier arranges transport to the buyer's site. Under DAP, the buyer assumes risk once goods are available for unloading at the destination.
Where you'll meet this in procurement
You will meet DAP (Delivered at Place) when setting commercial and logistics terms. Spell out DAP (Delivered at Place) on the RFQ or PO so price, quantity, delivery point, and lead time are comparable across suppliers and disputes at dispatch are avoided.