Insurance

Freight Insurance

For SMEs engaged in international trade, shipping typically generates a large proportion of overall business costs. It is understandable then, that the extra expense of cargo insurance can seem a costly addition that’s rarely likely to offer returns. However, it might only take one significant incidence of cargo loss, damage, or even delay to impact an enterprise’s ability to operate. Moreover, such incidents do occur in international transportation—more often than you might imagine.

Ultimately, the decision whether or not to insure your cargo is yours to take—but not to take lightly. It is one best made with a sound knowledge of the role of cargo insurance, and why one day, it may save your business.

The final piece of documentation is your cargo insurance certificate. Linxar Global Logistics always ask our clients to check prior to shipment; who is responsible for insuring the cargo? If in any doubt please ask us for advice. We are able to offer you a separate quote for your freight insurance via our trusted marine insurance brokers.

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Warehousing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping service providers divide up geographical regions into “shipping zones.” Throughout the country, different areas are assigned to different zones, and providers charge shipping fees based on how many zones the package moves through from its point of origin to its destination.

Most freight payments are done with a Company check. However you can also pay with wire transfer or credit card (subject to administrative fee). Payment is sent right around the time the freight is due to arrive, clear customs and be released.

On average, shipping household goods internationally takes 3 to 6 weeks via ocean freight.

  1. Your container is unloaded from the vessel at the PoD.
  2. Cargo is dispatched to its final destination.
  3. The box is labeled ‘ready for pick up’
  4. Container is then picked up by trucker/drayman and taken to the new destination for cargo loading.

Shipping service providers divide up geographical regions into “shipping zones.” Throughout the country, different areas are assigned to different zones, and providers charge shipping fees based on how many zones the package moves through from its point of origin to its destination.

Most freight payments are done with a Company check. However you can also pay with wire transfer or credit card (subject to administrative fee). Payment is sent right around the time the freight is due to arrive, clear customs and be released.

On average, shipping household goods internationally takes 3 to 6 weeks via ocean freight.

  1. Your container is unloaded from the vessel at the PoD.
  2. Cargo is dispatched to its final destination.
  3. The box is labeled ‘ready for pick up’
  4. Container is then picked up by trucker/drayman and taken to the new destination for cargo loading.