DDP is one of the Incoterms rules developed by the International Chamber of Commerce and is quite widely used within international trade. DDP means, Delivered Duty Paid (up to the named destination mentioned). Ex Works (EXW) means that the seller has the goods ready for collection at his premises at named destination mentioned on the date agreed up on mutually.

DDP Incoterms is usually used by a buyer who does not want to enter into any kind of transport contract with any entity and would rather let the seller handle all these responsibilities right up to their door. In DDP shipping, the seller has the maximum obligation as it involves the delivery of the goods to the buyer at the agreed destination and in that sense may be considered as the opposite of EXW which involves the buyer picking up the cargo from the seller’s door.