DDP and DAP Container Shipping Services

Starway International Supply Chain Service (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. is steadily expanding its global layout for container door-to-door services, with a focus on 20GP and 40HQ standard containers. In markets including the United States, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Netherlands, and Turkey, it offers DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DAP (Delivered at Place) services, helping customers achieve compliant and efficient international logistics management.

Clarifying Terminology: The Difference Between Dual Clearance Door-to-Door, DDP, and DAP

In the field of cross-border logistics, the concepts of different shipping terms are often confused. "Dual Clearance Door-to-Door" is a common market term, usually referring to goods being cleared through customs from the country of origin to the destination country and delivered to the doorstep. However, this term is not standardized by international trade terminology, and the actual service content depends on specific agreements.

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DAP (Delivered at Place), as clearly defined terms in the "International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) 2020," have clear divisions of responsibility:

DDP Service: The seller assumes full responsibility for the entire process from the place of export to the buyer's designated address, including export customs clearance, international transportation, import customs clearance, payment of tariffs and value-added taxes, and final delivery. It is a shipping method with higher risks and costs for the seller, suitable for countries and regions with strict import tax regulations.

DAP Service: The seller is responsible for transportation to the destination and completing customs clearance at the destination port. Taxes, fees, and delivery in the destination country may be borne by the buyer, making it suitable for customers seeking to balance cost and timeliness.

Starway provides customized service packages based on customer needs, clarifying responsibility boundaries and reducing potential legal and tax risks.

Service Capability Focus

By building a localized delivery network and a specialized customs team, Starway has developed standardized DDP/DAP solutions. Key service features include:

Process System: Ensures end-to-end execution for 20GP and 40HQ containers, from factory pickup to delivery in the destination country, improving customs clearance efficiency and compliance in markets with strict regulations;

Resource Integration: Establishes partnerships with local customs clearance companies and truck carriers in markets such as the UK, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United States, Australia, and Singapore to streamline the final delivery process;

Tax Compliance: The team is well-versed in the tax declaration rules of various countries,

Service Flexibility: Supports the choice between DDP or DAP methods, matching logistics solutions based on cargo value, product category, and trade method.

Market Trends and Strategic Deployment

In the first half of 2025, global supply chains face challenges such as fluctuating shipping prices and adjustments in customs clearance regulations, leading to increased demand for reliability and compliance in "door-to-door delivery." Starway has adjusted its product structure, focusing on stable shipping routes, standard container types, and controllable tax processes to respond to market changes.

Adhering to the philosophy of "Connecting the Globe, Winning the Future," Starway is committed to providing stable supply chain services for foreign trade enterprises and cross-border sellers, supporting the international logistics needs of Chinese manufacturing through standardization and规范化.

Market Director: Zhang Congyao