Category: About Cargo Insurance

TMS’s Pairing Up With Cargo Insurance

When I visit my local supermarket, I often head to the deli counter to purchase salami, which I am not supposed to eat. Some time ago I noticed something. Placed right next to the deli sits the supermarket bakery. Well, how convenient is that?   As I wait for the salami I am forbidden to eat, there is a wonderful… Read more »

LTL Shipping's Higher Risk

Many shippers have borderline shipments that could be transported LTL although the option of truckload is often cheaper and quicker. Now that truckload capacity is tight with little relief in sight, LTL is becoming more attractive as an option for some shippers. There are a couple of things shippers switching from truckload to LTL must keep in… Read more »

This is one way containers are lost at sea.

The Inevitable It happens. It has always happened and it will continue to happen. Some cargo is lost from rough handling, some through improper packaging, and some cargo simply falls overboard from ocean going vessels. Ocean carriers don’t want to lose container cargo, but it happens just the same. We see reports in the media of the more spectacular… Read more »

Does My Business Need Cargo Insurance?

The Importance of Cargo Insurance

Does a large portion of your business rely on cargo shipping? If so, there’s a pretty good chance you would benefit greatly from investing in cargo insurance. In the event of an accident or a misplaced shipment, you would be covered. Some companies have trouble deciding if they really need cargo insurance, though. Here are… Read more »

The Importance of Cargo Insurance

Cargo Insurance

Many things can go wrong aboard an oceangoing vessel. There could be terrible storms with gigantic waves washing over the ship’s decks, flooding cargo bays. Mechanical failures and fires could occur. And, gasp, even modern day pirates could try and come aboard and steal stuff. It can be dangerous out there on the high seas,… Read more »

Is cargo insurance worth the money?

What does the article picture have to do with cargo insurance? Nothing at all. It’s a photo of the vintage Airstream motorhome I wanted to buy to pair with my 1976 VW Bus. I wanted you to see how cool it was. There would be nothing better than heading to a festival towing a 1976… Read more »

How are cargo insurance rates calculated?

I have written several blogs on the subject of cargo insurance and related risk mitigation. I sell those services so writing articles on those subjects makes sense. Yours truly writing about the finer techniques of arc welding wouldn’t be very useful. In the past articles I covered many basic topics including, why you want cargo insurance, how Incoterms… Read more »