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Since the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA) was implemented, federal courts have struggled to provide a clear and specific definition of a package for the purpose of carrier liability. The term...
When choosing a cargo insurance policy, it’s essential to look closely at cost and coverage in order to choose the one that is the best fit. Those who rarely ship may financially benefit from...
Political unrest and terrorism continue to be a deliberate concern for many businesses. However, there are ways that businesses can mitigate their losses in these situations, specifically by adding...
With the increased demand for Personal Protective Equipment, many businesses have begun importing these commodities for the first time. To help get you started, here are 5 things to know before...
While imports of medical supplies and other essential health items are sharply increasing, orders for merchandise imports as a whole are being canceled, slowed down, or sent to warehouses for...
![[Webinar] What is Your Ocean Carrier Responsible For?](https://traderiskguaranty.com/trgpeak/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/what-do-ocean-carriers-do-webinar-YT.png)
Trade Risk Guaranty explains the responsibilities of ocean carriers and how you can protect yourself from disaster while your goods are in transit. There are many different parts of the importing...
In 1998 the APL China lost a record-breaking amount of cargo. This loss was caused by an Act of God, Typhoon Babs. The Pacific Ocean is full of unpredictable dangers. When a boat is bringing goods...
![[Video] What is the TRG Marine Claims Process?](https://traderiskguaranty.com/trgpeak/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mci-claims-youtube-image.png)
Trade Risk Guaranty walks you through what to expect during the TRG marine claims process in an informative video. When you have a Marine Cargo Insurance policy with Trade Risk Guaranty, we know the...
![[Video] How Incoterms Affect Your Cargo Insurance](https://traderiskguaranty.com/trgpeak/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/incoterms-marine-cargo-insurance-YT-02.png)
In an educational video, Trade Risk Guaranty explains how Incoterms affect your cargo insurance, particularly in the case when a claim arises. Incoterms define the responsibilities between the buyer...
Many importers and exporters are not sure if they actually need certificates of insurance. So the marine cargo insurance experts at TRG answered a few of your FAQs. There are many moments in the...
Choosing an incoterm for your U.S. exports can be tricky business. However, with an understanding of the responsibilities that come with each incoterm, an exporter can easily choose the best one for...
Certificates of Insurance are often a misunderstood part of marine cargo insurance. TRG explains how this document affects your import and export process, and how it can ultimately affect a claim....