DDP Shipping

International DDP Shipping Service

Our DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Shipping Service ensures a seamless, transparent delivery experience for your international customers. We manage the entire logistics chain, including the calculation and payment of all import duties, taxes, and customs fees prior to delivery. With us, you avoid the common pitfalls of international trade—such as unexpected bills for your receiver—and gain a competitive edge by offering a true “landed cost” to your buyers.

DDP is an Incoterm where the seller assumes maximum responsibility, covering all costs and risks until the goods are unloaded at the destination. While many forwarders avoid this complexity, SL Global Logistics specializes in it. By utilizing our own registered entities in key markets like Singapore and Malaysia, we pay local government levies directly, ensuring your shipment clears customs without delay or receiver intervention.

Our strategic presence in Southeast Asia allows us to offer this premium service for both B2B and B2C shipments. Scenarios where we frequently recommend DDP shipping include:

  • E-commerce and direct-to-consumer orders
  • Warranty replacements and spare parts
  • High-value electronics and medical equipment
  • Perishable goods and temperature-sensitive cargo
  • Auto and aerospace components


Our expert team handles the complex tax documentation, ensuring full compliance with local laws while you focus on growing your global sales.

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Benefits of DDP Shipping?

Faster Customs Clearance

Because duties and taxes are processed and settled during transit, goods often move through customs checkpoints more efficiently. This minimizes the risk of delays or storage charges that frequently occur when authorities have to contact the receiver for payment.

Reduced Risk of Returns

When receivers are faced with complex import procedures or unexpected fees (DAP/DDU), they may refuse the shipment. DDP eliminates this friction, significantly lowering the risk of abandoned cargo and the associated costs of returning goods to the UK.

Total Cost Control

DDP allows you to establish the full “landed cost” of your products before they leave the UK. While you remain responsible for funding the duties and taxes, our team provides accurate upfront calculations, allowing you to price your goods correctly and manage your profit margins with certainty.

Better Customer Experience

By shipping DDP, you protect your receiver from unexpected tax bills or administration fees upon delivery. This prevents the frustration of “surprise” costs at the doorstep, ensuring a professional and seamless handover that reflects well on your business.

Our DDP Shipping Process

Send Details

Document Prep

Send Goods

Export Customs

Ship Goods

Import Customs

Last-Mile Delivery

7,300+

Miles Covered

11

Countries

99.9%

Deliveries On Time

DDP Shipping FAQs

Who pays duty in DDP?

The seller (shipper) is responsible for all costs, including freight, insurance, and import duties/taxes. The buyer (receiver) pays nothing upon delivery. We invoice you for these costs upfront, ensuring your customer faces no hidden charges.

DDP may appear more expensive on the initial quote because it is “all-inclusive.” It bundles the freight, duties, taxes, and administration fees into one price. However, it often prevents expensive delays, storage fees, and returned shipments, making it a more cost-effective choice in the long run.

Yes, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means the seller pays for all costs, including import duties and VAT (or GST), to get the goods to the buyer’s specified location. This makes it the most buyer-friendly Incoterm and requiring the buyer to simply unload upon arrival.

Yes, DDP is the best option for the buyer. It guarantees a hassle-free experience because they don’t have to deal with customs paperwork or unexpected tax bills. This “white-glove” service is highly recommended for e-commerce brands and businesses prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Ready to simplify your international deliveries? With our specialized DDP shipping network and local Asian offices, SLG’s logistics solutions are exactly what you are looking for.

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