Marine Cargo Insurance: Protecting Goods in Transit

Coverage gaps and best practices · Published 2025

Marine cargo insurance is critical for businesses importing or exporting goods via sea, air, or land. This post examines common exclusions, such as inadequate packaging or delay, and explains how to tailor policies for high-value or perishable items. We also review recent claims trends in South African ports and provide a checklist for evaluating cargo insurance proposals.

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