Wednesday, 9 August 2017

The Significance Of Logistic Insurance In International Trade

There are many risks associated with a logistics business in the worldwide marketplace! Cargo theft is, approximately, a $ 30 billion a year business! Even if, the number of thefts has reduced, thieves have been targeting high-value goods, causing a rise in the average theft values. However, theft is not the only threat for companies, cargo faces a lot of other issues that can result in damaged goods while in a storehouse or in transportation. Logistic insurances cover the merchandise carried out via air, water, rail, road, and registered courier & post parcel. The global logistics insurance market is said to reach USD 61.5 billion by 2025, according to a report by Grand View Research Inc.

Why is Logistic Insurance Important?

Logistic insurance is necessary for a business that is engaged in international trade. Such insurance provides protection to merchandise from all physical losses and/or damages from any external source while shipping them, whether by land, sea, or air. Specific terms and advantages differ across the world and several Cargo Insurance Policies are personalized for particular shipments, however, some common principles apply to the entire logistic insurance industry. There are various types of insurances available. Insurances are available to protect the commodities while in transport to the storehouse or even while at the storehouse itself.

Benefits of Logistics Insurance:

·       All Risk Coverage:

It offers extensive protection against damages or losses due to any external factor such as cargo abandonment, customs rejection, damages due to infestation, poor packaging, etc.

·       Free From Particular Average Coverage:

This insurance coverage type belongs to a particular category and covers only specific risks such as theft, earthquake, heavy weather, sinking, collision, derailment, fire, etc.

·       General Average Coverage:

It covers only partial losses occurred to the shipment.

·       Warehouse to Warehouse Coverage:

It is applicable when the shipment is unloaded and is getting transported to the consumer’s storehouse.

Market Overview:

The growing globalization, rising foreign direct investments, and development of free trade zones are the factors responsible for the rapid growth of the global logistics insurance market in various developing nations. The logistics centers & trade routes are progressively shifting toward the developing markets. Privatization of the logistic industry has also boosted the market growth in various countries such as China, India, and Turkey. Some major players in the logistic insurance market are Allianz SE; American International Group, Inc.; Dawson Companies; and DB Schenker.

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