Looking back at U.S. domestic cargo theft trends throughout 2024 and if 2025 projections are proving correct. Domestic cargo theft trends in the United States continue to rise as thieves begin to...
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How Tariffs Impact Cargo Insurance
When tariffs on goods imported into the United States increase, in addition to the impact to your U.S. Customs bond, you have to consider how those tariffs impact cargo insurance. Cargo insurance is...
U.S. Domestic Cargo Theft Is On The Rise In 2024
Domestic Cargo Theft has become a growing concern throughout the United States as the number of incidents continue to rise in 2024. When companies import goods into the United States, they typically...
Who Pays for Cargo Insurance?
The process of shipping goods into the United States includes a lot of grey area in who is responsible for what, so who pays for Cargo Insurance to protect your goods in transit? Ensuring the safety...
Filing a Claim: Cargo Insurance VS Carrier’s Limit of Liability
Comparing the process of filing a claim with an annual cargo insurance policy versus when relying on the Carrier's Limit of Liability can help importers choose the best option for them. Experiencing...
2021 General Average Events: Year-End Wrap Up
Get an overview of the 2021 General Average events to better understand the frequency of these occurances. A frequent question we receive when talking about General Average is "how common is it for...
What Insurers Want to Know Before Insuring Your Warehouse Goods
Numerous factors go into the decision for an insurer to offer a quote for warehouse cargo insurance coverage. Let’s discuss what they want to know about your business. Warehouse Insurance protects...
How Long Does it Take to Settle a Marine Cargo Insurance Claim?
There are few absolutes when it comes to marine cargo insurance claims. When shipping internationally, each circumstance is different. Therefore, processing and finalizing a claim varies in the...
Marine Cargo Insurance Quote Flags Explained
When you apply for a marine cargo insurance policy, the insurer will bring any aspects of your business that could require unique coverages or conditions to your explicit attention before finalizing...
Importing for Amazon | Securing a Cargo Insurance Policy
Securing a marine cargo insurance policy can mean the difference between completely losing the value of a shipment and being fully protected in the event of loss or damage of FBA merchandise. What...
8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Warehouse
Like finding the right home, choosing the right warehouse location is an essential responsibility of being a shipper. Location, Location, Location The most important thing to consider when choosing...
Suez Canal Blockage Results in General Average
The Suez Canal was blocked for six days between March 23rd and 29th, 2021, after the accidental grounding of a cargo ship known as the Ever Given. General average has officially been declared as a...