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The only Delivered Duty Paid service built on transparency, compliance, and wholesale economics. DDP that actually works.
For decades, DDP promised simplicity but delivered chaos. Hidden costs, compliance nightmares, and zero visibility became the norm. Importers learned to distrust DDP — until now.
Hidden markups buried in unit price
Illegal duty fronting by suppliers
No visibility into routing or charges
Surprise fees after delivery
Unexplained delays at customs
Compliance risk exposure
"DDP should have been the future of importing. Instead, it got stuck in the past."
Gateway's Risk-Controlled DDP™ isn't just another shipping option — it's a complete re-engineering of how door-to-door delivery should work.
See every cost component: freight, duties, fees, delivery. Nothing hidden.
You pay duties directly - never illegally fronted. Full audit trail.
Access carrier-direct pricing, not inflated supplier rates.
Smart algorithms choose the fastest, most cost-effective path.
ISF, customs entries, and documentation handled automatically.
Satellite tracking with predictive ETAs and milestone alerts.
No hidden fees. No surprises. Just transparent, all-in pricing.
No hidden fees. This estimate includes all costs. Final duties may vary based on actual HTS classification.
From quote to delivery, experience complete visibility and control at every step.
Get all-in pricing with complete cost breakdown in seconds
Secure your shipment with transparent duty deposit
Real-time visibility from origin to destination port
Automated filing with compliant duty payment
Final mile delivery with proof of delivery
Our AI analyzes your shipment details, calculates duties using current HTS rates, and provides transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
"Gateway's DDP service finally gave us visibility into what we're actually paying. We discovered our previous supplier was marking up freight by 45%."
"The compliance peace of mind is invaluable. We had no idea our supplier was fronting duties illegally until Gateway showed us the proper way."
"Real-time tracking and automated documentation saved our team 20+ hours per week. The platform is exactly what modern importing should look like."
See why importers are switching to Risk-Controlled DDP™
| Feature | Traditional DDP | Gateway DDP™ |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Transparency | Hidden in unit cost | Full breakdown visible |
| Duty Handling | Often fronted illegally | Compliant, importer-paid |
| Freight Rates | Supplier markup 30-50% | Wholesale NVOCC rates |
| Routing Control | Unknown, supplier choice | AI-optimized, visible |
| Customs Filing | Unknown broker, manual | Licensed partner, automated |
| Tracking | Basic or none | Real-time satellite + AI |
| Documentation | Scattered, delayed | Centralized, instant access |
| Compliance Risk | High (duty fronting) | Zero (proper structure) |
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