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Cargo Protection

Cargo Insurance

Comprehensive protection for your international shipments. Safeguard your cargo against loss, damage, and theft during transit.

Why Cargo Insurance is Essential

International shipping involves multiple risks that standard carrier liability cannot fully cover

Limited Carrier Liability

Airlines and shipping lines limit liability to minimal amounts per kg

Multiple Risk Points

Cargo faces risks during loading, transit, and delivery phases

Business Protection

Insurance protects your investment and business continuity

Insurance Coverage Options

Choose the protection level that matches your cargo value and risk tolerance

Basic Coverage

Standard protection included with all shipments

0.1% of cargo value
of cargo value

Coverage Includes

  • Total loss of vessel/aircraft
  • Fire and explosion
  • Collision and overturning
  • General average contributions
  • Salvage charges

Exclusions & Limitations

  • Limited to carrier liability
  • Excludes theft and pilferage
  • No coverage for delay
  • Depreciation not covered

Comprehensive Coverage

All-risk protection for maximum peace of mind

0.15-0.3% of cargo value
of cargo value

Coverage Includes

  • All basic coverage risks
  • Theft and pilferage
  • Partial loss and damage
  • Water damage
  • Breakage and contamination
  • Mysterious disappearance
  • War and strikes (optional)

Exclusions & Limitations

  • Excludes inherent vice
  • Improper packaging excluded
  • Delay and consequential loss excluded
  • Subject to policy terms

High-Value Coverage

Premium protection for valuable and delicate cargo

0.2-0.5% of cargo value
of cargo value

Coverage Includes

  • All comprehensive coverage
  • Enhanced theft protection
  • Temperature damage
  • Electronic equipment coverage
  • Fine arts and antiques
  • Extended war coverage
  • Strike, riot, civil commotion

Exclusions & Limitations

  • Higher minimum premiums
  • Survey requirements
  • Special packaging needed
  • Pre-approval required

Understanding Shipping Risks

Common risks your cargo may face during international transport

Transit Risks

Weather conditions

Medium Risk

Heavy seas, storms, extreme temperatures

Handling damage

High Risk

Loading/unloading, container movement

Theft and pilferage

Medium Risk

Port areas, transit points, delivery locations

Vessel/aircraft casualty

Low Risk

Total loss incidents, groundings, crashes

Cargo-Specific Risks

Fragile goods

High Risk

Electronics, glassware, precision instruments

Perishable items

High Risk

Temperature-sensitive, time-critical cargo

High-value items

Medium Risk

Jewelry, artwork, precious metals

Bulk commodities

Low Risk

Contamination, moisture, shifting

Claims Process

1

Immediate Notification

Within 7 days

Report damage or loss within 7 days

  • Contact Raulog immediately
  • Preserve damaged goods
  • Take detailed photographs
  • Obtain delivery receipts
2

Documentation

7-14 days

Gather and submit required documents

  • Complete claim forms
  • Provide commercial invoice
  • Submit packing list
  • Include transport documents
3

Assessment

14-30 days

Insurance surveyor evaluates the claim

  • Professional survey arranged
  • Damage assessment conducted
  • Repair estimates obtained
  • Investigation completed
4

Settlement

30-60 days

Claim processed and payment issued

  • Claim approved/adjusted
  • Settlement calculated
  • Payment authorization
  • Funds transferred

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Questions About Insurance?

Our insurance specialists will help you choose the right coverage for your cargo.

Insurance Support

RAULOG LTD
Authorized insurance brokers
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Phone
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