Cargo Insurance Services

Cargo Protection Solutions

DYCECORP offers comprehensive cargo insurance to safeguard your shipments against unforeseen risks during international transit.

International shipping involves inherent risks including damage, loss, theft, natural disasters, and other unforeseen events. While carriers have limited liability, it often falls far short of covering the actual value of your goods. Our cargo insurance solutions provide the additional protection necessary to secure your shipments.

We work with top-rated international insurance providers to offer tailored coverage options for all transportation modes, cargo types, and trade routes. Our insurance experts help you understand your exposure, select appropriate coverage, and guide you through the claims process should an incident occur.

With DYCECORP's cargo insurance, you can ship with confidence knowing your valuable goods are protected from origin to destination.

Why Choose Our Cargo Insurance

Key benefits of DYCECORP's comprehensive protection solutions

Comprehensive Coverage

Protection against a wide range of risks including physical loss, damage, theft, natural disasters, and political risks during transit.

Global Protection

Insurance valid on all major international trade routes with coverage available for high-risk regions and difficult territories.

Multimodal Coverage

Single policy covering your goods across multiple transportation modes, from origin warehouse to final destination.

Customized Policies

Tailored insurance solutions based on specific cargo type, value, transportation mode, and your unique risk profile.

Claims Assistance

Expert support throughout the claims process, from incident documentation to settlement negotiation for faster resolution.

Trusted Providers

Partnerships with A-rated insurance companies known for their financial stability and excellent claims handling.

Our Insurance Services

Comprehensive protection options for all your cargo insurance needs

Marine Cargo Insurance

Comprehensive coverage for goods transported by sea, protecting against maritime perils, general average, salvage charges, and other ocean transport risks. Available for both FCL and LCL shipments with options for specific trade lanes.

Air Cargo Insurance

Protection for air shipments against all risks of physical loss or damage from external causes during transit, including special coverage for high-value, time-sensitive, or perishable goods transported by air.

Land Transit Insurance

Coverage for goods transported by road or rail, protecting against accidents, theft, loading/unloading damage, and other land transport risks, with options for cross-border and domestic movements.

Warehouse & Storage Insurance

Extended coverage for goods during temporary storage, warehousing, or consolidation periods before, during, or after the main transit, ensuring continuous protection throughout the supply chain.

Special Cargo Policies

Specialized coverage for unique shipments including project cargo, heavy lift, valuable items, temperature-sensitive goods, hazardous materials, and other high-risk or specialized cargo requiring additional protection.

Our Insurance Process

A simple approach to securing comprehensive cargo protection

Risk Assessment

We analyze your shipping requirements, cargo type, value, routes, and potential risks to understand your protection needs.

Policy Selection

We recommend and help you select the most appropriate coverage types and limits based on your specific requirements.

Documentation

We prepare and process all necessary insurance certificates and policy documents prior to shipment.

Active Protection

Your cargo is protected throughout transit with coverage active from the moment goods leave the origin until final delivery.

Incident Response

In case of loss or damage, we provide immediate guidance on documenting the incident and initiating the claims process.

Claims Resolution

Our experts assist with claims submission, communication with insurers, and settlement negotiation for prompt resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about cargo insurance

Carriers have limited liability under international conventions and typically compensate only a fraction of your cargo's actual value. For example, ocean carriers' liability under the Hague-Visby Rules is limited to approximately $3 per kg. Additionally, carriers are not liable for many common causes of loss like natural disasters or general average. Cargo insurance provides comprehensive protection for the full value of your goods against a wide range of risks.

Comprehensive "All Risk" cargo insurance typically covers physical loss or damage from external causes including theft, water damage, collision, overturning, natural disasters, loading/unloading incidents, and more. Additional coverage can be arranged for specific risks like delay, rejection by customs, war, strikes, and political risks. Exclusions typically include inherent vice, ordinary leakage, inadequate packaging, or willful misconduct.

Insurance premiums are typically calculated as a percentage of the insured value (usually CIF value plus 10%) and vary based on several factors: cargo type and vulnerability, packaging methods, transport mode, trade route and associated risks, claim history, coverage limits and deductibles selected, and specific endorsements or extensions required for your shipment.

If you discover loss or damage: 1) Document the damage immediately with photos and notes, 2) Note the damage on the delivery receipt before signing, 3) Contact your DYCECORP representative immediately, 4) Preserve the damaged goods and packaging for inspection, 5) Collect supporting documents (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, etc.), and 6) File a formal claim within the timeframe specified in your policy. Our team will guide you through each step of this process.

Yes, we arrange specialized coverage for unique or high-value shipments including fine art, technology products, pharmaceuticals, project cargo, and precious metals/stones. These policies include tailored terms addressing specific risks associated with your cargo type, often with additional security requirements, specialized handling protocols, and coverage extensions. Our insurance specialists can develop custom solutions for even the most challenging cargo types.