CargoCover® News

  • Piracy: Concerns and Cargo Insurance

    The high-profile piracy attacks and subsequent media coverage on the VLCC MV Sirius Star, carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil,...

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  • Vessel Insolvency

    Shipping companies are being directly impacted by the economic slowdown and it is possible that some will fall into bankruptcy...

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  • Container Shortage

    There are several reports of a shortage of ocean containers, some experts claim the shortfall is nearly 6 million, especially as we enter this year's peak season.

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  • Supply Chain Insurance

    Demand for insurance solutions grows as volcanic ash disrupts supply chains. again...

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  • Trade Credit Risk

    Increased use of foreign suppliers and time-sensitive production is good for freight forwarders, and can mean greater profits for your customers, but only if all goes well...

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  • To Undervalue is to Co-Insure

    Items insured on CargoCover® should always be insured to full value to protect the insured from having to bear a proportion of a loss...

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  • Cargocover® "All Risks" Insurance Vs. Carrier'S Liability

    The CargoCover® policy is an "All Risks" policy which provides insurance to protect the shipper against physical loss or damage to their cargo from external causes...

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