how were transportation costs allocated in des 
transportation costs in a des transaction were primarily the responsibility of the seller the seller covered the expenses associated with transporting the goods to the named port of destination any additional transportation costs beyond the port generally became the responsibility of the buyer the bottom linedelivered ex ship was an international trade term indicating that the seller was responsible for delivering the goods to a named port of destination covering transportation costs and risks until the goods arrive upon arrival at the designated port the buyer assumed responsibility for unloading customs clearance and any subsequent transportation 