DO FREIGHT FORWARDERS INSURE AUTOMATICALLY THEIR CLIENTS’ GOODS?

First of all, you must know that it isn’t mandatory for a freight forwarder to insure the shipment of a client.

Also, depending on the incoterms used for the transfer, the insurance may be included or not in the freight service. Most of the time it isn’t, so the customer has the responsibility to verify if its shipment is covered. Then he can ask for an insurance where appropriate. Also, there isn’t unique insurance policies protecting your goods from A to Z.

Even more when your goods are transiting through several countries. For example, there is insurance for the warehousing, for the freight between two countries, or for a sea transit which is bulk in nature… No insurance companies are providing an “all inclusive” insurance package.

For a freight, via cargo vessel or other methods, Presou Logistics can provide you a freight insurance. It will cover your goods from damage and breakage. Without subscribing to an insurance, you’re exposing yourself to unpredictable problems.

In fact, carriers are lightly impacted in case of loss of your goods or delay of delivery. The financial compensation that you will receive depends on the value of your shipment and the type of shipping.

Presou Remark: Conditions vary depending on the transport, national or international but also on the declared value of your goods.