Goods Transport Insurance
Your goods protected anywhere in the world
Whether you produce goods or trade in them, with goods transport insurance you protect your assets against all the risks of transportation. This particularly covers damages for which the logistics service providers involved are not liable.
Benefits of this insurance
Protects your goods during land, sea, and air transport, both domestically and internationally.
Covers loss, damage, theft, robbery, and disappearance of goods during transport.
Includes salvage costs, removal costs, freight, customs, and lost profits.
Recommended for any trading or manufacturing company that ships or receives goods domestically or internationally.
What is covered
Loss, damage, theft, and robbery
Covers damage from loss, damage, theft, robbery, and disappearance of transported goods.
Transport vehicle accidents
Covers claims caused by accidents of the vehicle or means of transport.
Repair or replacement costs
Covers repair costs for damaged goods or replacement costs if the goods cannot be repaired.
Salvage costs and general average
Covers salvage costs, removal costs, freight and customs, as well as the contribution to general average.
What is not covered
Transport with own vehicles
For own goods transported with company vehicles and staff, an own-fleet transport insurance applies, not this policy.
Liability as carrier for third parties
If you transport third-party goods for payment, you need carrier liability insurance.
Real claim examples
Accident damage during international transport
A truck has an accident during international transport; the insurance covers the replacement of the damaged goods.
Theft of goods during temporary storage
Goods are stolen during temporary storage in transit; the insurance covers the loss.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this insurance recommended for?
For all trading and manufacturing companies that ship or receive goods domestically or internationally, since depending on the sales contract, buyer and seller bear the risk for different transport segments.
What is the difference with own-fleet transport insurance?
This insurance covers third-party goods or general trade operations; own-fleet transport insurance specifically covers own goods transported with company vehicles and staff.
Can I expand or limit the coverage?
Yes, coverage can be expanded or limited through individual agreements based on your company's needs.
Do you need to protect your goods during transport?
Tell us what type of goods you transport and where, and we will help you design the right coverage.
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