Cargo Insurance provides essential protection for businesses involved in the transportation of goods, whether by sea, air, or land. This policy covers the loss or damage of goods during transit, ensuring your valuable cargo is safeguarded from risks such as theft, accidents, or natural disasters. Whether you're shipping locally or internationally, Cargo Insurance gives you the peace of mind that your shipments are protected.

Secure Your Goods in Transit

Transporting goods, whether across the UK or overseas, exposes them to numerous risks. Cargo Insurance protects against financial losses should your goods be lost, stolen, or damaged during transport. It is an essential policy for businesses in logistics, import/export, or any industry that relies on the safe and timely delivery of products. This insurance covers various transportation methods, including shipping, air freight, rail, and road.

Features and Benefits of Cargo Insurance

• Comprehensive coverage: Protection against loss, damage, or theft of goods during transit, no matter the mode of transport.

• Worldwide protection: Cover available for domestic, international, and multimodal shipments.

• Customisable policies: Tailored cover to fit your specific cargo and transport methods, including options for high-value goods.

• Protection against delays: Some policies offer compensation for financial losses caused by shipping delays or customs hold-ups.

• Third-party liability cover: Protection in the event that your cargo causes damage to third-party property during transit.

What is Typically Covered?

A standard Cargo Insurance policy may include:

• Damage during transit: Covers goods that are damaged due to accidents or mishandling while in transit.

• Loss of goods: Protection against goods being lost during shipping, air freight, or road transport.

• Theft: Covers the financial loss resulting from the theft of cargo in transit or at a storage facility.

• Natural disasters: Compensation if goods are damaged or destroyed due to events like storms, floods, or other natural disasters.

• Third-party liability: Covers any damage caused to third parties by your cargo during transit.

Common exclusions may include:

• Negligence: Losses due to inadequate packaging or failure to follow transport regulations.

• War or terrorism: Claims arising from war, terrorism, or political unrest may require additional cover.

• Wear and tear: Deterioration or depreciation of goods over time is typically excluded.

Each policy can be customised to meet the unique needs of your business, ensuring that your cargo is fully protected. Becks insurance brokers will work with you to find the right level of cover based on your shipping routes, cargo type, and transit methods.

Protect Your Shipments with Becks Cargo Insurance

Ensure your goods are fully protected during transit with comprehensive Cargo Insurance from Becks Insurance Brokers. Whether you're transporting products across the country or around the globe, our expert brokers will tailor a policy that suits your business needs. Book an appointment with a broker here or request a personalised quote online here.