Case Study : International Machinery Import for Infrastructure Projects

Title: "Heavy Load: Importing Machinery for Mega Infrastructure Projects"

Description:

Build Con International, a large construction firm, is importing heavy machinery for a major infrastructure project. The equipment is expensive and essential for the project's success. Build Con needs to ensure not just the machinery's safe arrival but also the timing of delivery to keep the project on schedule. They are considering whether to use DDP $($Delivered Duty Paid$)$ to manage the entire shipping process or to adopt DAT $($Delivered at Terminal$)$ to take control once the machinery arrives at the terminal..

Questions:

What factors should Build Con consider when deciding between DDP and DAT for importing heavy machinery?

How do the risks Build Con faces in machinery importation differ between DDP and DAT?

Which Incoterm might be more beneficial for Build Con's project timeline, and why?