DHL CARGO INSURANCE
DON'T RISK IT, INSURE IT.


Shipping goods around the world comes with its risks, and situations like the Red Sea and the Baltimore bridge have highlighted the importance of protecting your goods while they are in transit.

Allow us to introduce DHL Cargo Insurance.
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Damage, loss and theft can happen to cargo at any time and in any place during international transport. With DHL Cargo Insurance, we safeguard your shipments against physical loss or damage should the unexpected happen, providing you with peace of mind during transit.

Recent global events have shown that cargo insurance is especially important to avoid the maritime law of General Average. This states that if a ship is in danger and cargo has to be scarified to save it then losses will be distributed equally amongst all parties. Without insurance, you could be liable to pay a share of these costs but DHL Cargo Insurance safeguards you and your company against these unexpected costs.

We can offer you flexible options tailored to your needs, letting you choose the level of coverage that suits your business.

Why Choose DHL for your Cargo Insurance needs?
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Global Scale

Exceptional levels of service and pricing for all customers no matter what size. We offer single or multiple insurance coverage and cover for high-risk cargo and worldwide destinations that other companies won’t offer.
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No Deductibles or Hassle 

Designed by our own specialists in the risk management division, we feature competitive rates with no deductibles or excess. Plus, freight and cargo insurance will be included on a single invoice.
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Local Representatives and Currency 

Your claim is handled locally with personnel who speak the local language and can settle in local currency. 


 

Don't just take our word for it!
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One of our customers makes industrial laundry folding machines. They needed to ship two machines, weighing about two tons each, from France to Australia and each machine was worth €44,000 totaling €88,000. Both were shipped together and the charges were €2,750.

Had the goods been lost or damaged, the customer would've only received about €4,500 taking a loss of €80,000. 

Insurance status
Compensation
Customer loss
Without insurance
€9,000³
€81,750¹
With DHL Cargo Insurance
€90,750²
€0
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Cargo Insurance Options
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Ad-hoc cover 

One-off cover for a specific shipment.

Available: Through your sales representative or during shipment booking for air, ocean, road, or rail freight transit time predictability



Key Features
  • Competitive rates and worldwide coverage
  • No deductible
  • 30-day claim resolution target
  • Freight and Cargo Insurance on a single invoice
Annual policy 

Protects all DHL Global Forwarding shipments over the course of a pre-defined period such as one year, provides maximum freight protection and minimum administration effort.

Available: Through your Sales Representative


Key Features
  • Competitive rates and worldwide coverage
  • No deductible
  • 30-day claim resolution target
  • Freight and Cargo Insurance on a single invoice

Talk to our Freight Forwarding Experts
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Interested to know how we can help you with a Cargo Insurance solution right for your business?
Connect with one of our Experts now and benefit from our unrivalled experience in supporting international shippers like you. 

 

 

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Notes: 1 - Replacement cost of machines plus transportation costs.2 – Insurance pays out value of machines plus transport costs.3 – Liability Calculation: in this example, Hague-Visby Rules apply: 2 SDR per kilo (or 666.67 SDR per package), whichever is higher. In order to receive any compensation from DGF in the case of a non-insured shipment, the customer would have to prove that DGF was at fault. Insurance cost based on 2013 global standard rates.
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