DPU and FAS, a comparative study based on Inco terms 2020

FAS and DPU under Inco terms 2020

FREE ALONG SIDE VS.DELIVERED AT PLACE UNLOADED

What are the differences between DPU and FAS under delivery rules of Incoterms 2020?

Delivered at Place Unloaded to a named place and Free Along Side at a named place are the two of eleven delivery rules for movement of goods under Incoterms 2020.

Let us compare both DPU and FAS delivery terms under Inco terms

First of all, FAS rule is meant for movement of goods  on waterways, as it is known as Marine restricted mode of transport  whereas DPU rule  may be used for  movement of goods by Air, Sea or Land.

Secondly, the delivery of goods under FAS ends at Seller’s side but under DPU, delivery of goods ends at buyer’s side.

Under FAS rules, main carriage is undertaken by the buyer whereas main carriage is under the responsibility of the seller under DPU terms.

Under DPU rules of delivery under Inco terms, the seller is responsible to arrange on carriage wherein FAS terms of delivery, the on carriage is under the risk and cost of Buyer.

High risks are undertaken by the seller under DPU terms which includes the responsibility of costs and risks to unload the goods at buyer’s named place.  However, under FAS, the seller holds minimum risks and costs which ends in Seller’s country itself. 

Since the exporter holds the control over main carriage, under DPU rules of delivery, buyer depends upon the seller for export data and cargo movement details.  However, such challenges will not be faced under FAS terms of delivery for the buyer.

We have written about FAS and DPU separately in this website, you may click below to read:

FAS  Free Alongside Ship

DPU  Delivered at Place Unloaded

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