What is DFA freight terms?

DFA freight terms, or "Delivered Free Alongside," refer to a shipping arrangement where the seller is responsible for delivering goods to the side of a vessel at the designated port of shipment. Under these terms, the seller covers all costs and risks up to that point, while the buyer assumes responsibility for loading the goods onto the vessel and any subsequent transportation. DFA is often used in international trade to clarify the transfer of responsibilities between buyer and seller.