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Safety is paramount for international shipments. Any mistake can result in huge financial losses and unhappy customers. Air and ocean freight are the two most common ways of sending cargo overseas, and you must consider their advantages and risks carefully. Here at Freight Insurance Coverage, we know the challenges of international shipping. We’ll use this knowledge to show which shipping option is the safest for your cargo.
Key Takeaways:
We’ll break down the safety pros and cons of each transportation method, along with the insurance options available to you.
Air freight shipping is widely considered by logistics professionals as the safest way to transport freight internationally. However, that doesn’t mean shipping by air is free of risk. It also doesn’t change the fact that ocean shipping is the most common method of transporting international freight.
Both options offer a unique set of advantages and risks to the safety of cargo. The best method ultimately comes down to your risk tolerance and the type of freight you want to ship.
The nature of air shipping, along with the security measures implemented into the service, make it a safer way to transport international freight. We’ve provided a graphic that shows the safety advantages that come with the service.
The safety advantages provided by cargo plane transport make it a great option when you’re shipping fragile, high-value, or time sensitive cargo. That said, there are some air shipping risks that you should be aware of as well. We’ve listed each one in the next graphic.
While these risks are relevant to every shipment transported by plane, air freight providers take all the protective measures necessary to ensure the safe arrival of cargo.
While shipping by vessel isn’t as safe as using a cargo plane, it’s still a reliable way to transport freight overseas. There are a variety of safety advantages that come with the service. We’ve included them in the following graphic.
The safety features of ocean freight shipping make it an ideal option for heavy, bulky, or high value freight. As with cargo plane transport, there are some risks you should take into account. We’ve listed these risks in the next graphic.
When these risks become a reality, it can lead to financial ruin and frustration for all who participate in an international transaction. Fortunately, there are steps that shippers can take to protect their cargo.
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Air and ocean freight shipments can be protected with many of the same insurance policies.
This includes:
All risk cargo insurance is the broadest method of protection. It covers all causes of loss or damage, except for those specifically excluded.
Named perils is a more specific form of coverage. This policy only protects against risks that are listed in the policy. Therefore, you should look over the plan carefully to ensure it covers the dangers you’re trying to defend against.
Total loss only policies provide coverage when an entire shipment is lost or destroyed to the extent that it can’t be repaired. Minor or partial damage to cargo won’t be covered.
Contingent insurance works as a back up plan. It will provide coverage for any risks not explicitly stated in your primary policy.
One policy specifically for ocean freight is marine cargo insurance. There are different variations, but each is generally used to protect cargo traveling by vessel.
We understand how dangerous it can be shipping freight domestically or internationally. While we take all the necessary precautions to ensure your freight arrives on time and undamaged, the unexpected could always happen.
That’s why we provide insurance on all shipments you book with us. This guarantees you’ll be covered if something goes wrong. You can get more information about our insurance coverage by calling us at (866) 975-0749 or reaching out to us on our contact page.
Freight Insurance Coverage
315 NE 14th Street #4122
Ocala, FL 34470
