Marine Cargo risk management
Within Cargo and Marine risks, we are committed to helping you improve your cargo loss prevention level and thus, preventing losses from incurring.
Hazard info sheets
Learn about risks common for almost all modes of transport.
These hazard info sheets describe briefly the risk in question and give clear and easily understandable advice about how to reduce the cargo risk. Don’t hesitate to contact our Cargo Risk Specialists or your Underwriter if any questions.
Cargo Care
- Cargo surveying on trucks, trailers and rail, pdf 188 kb
- Dangerous goods, pdf, 1,579 kb
- Fire suppression systems - industrial machinery, pdf 202 kb
- Fork-lift blade covers, pdf, 882 kb
- Natural Hazards – an increasing risk, pdf 150 kb
- The basic aspects of container transports, pdf, 327 kb
- Wastepaper – storage and transportation, pdf 365 kb
Forms for Cargo Care
- Storage area guideline, pdf, 474 kb
- Remote survey - open storage form, pdf, 698 kb
- Remote survey - warehouse form, pdf, 793 kb
Shipping
- Before chartering vessels pdf, 324 kb
- Cargo contamination on tankers pdf, 692 kb
- Damage related to cargo handling pdf, 839 kb
- Major Incidents -Cargo owners and ship owners pdf, 575 kb
- Safe shipment of Electrical Vehicles (EVs) at sea, pdf, 275 kb
Forms for Shipping
- Towage information form pdf, 1.1 mb
Useful links
High risk areas
In certain high risk areas the insurance cover is in force only when agreed upon in advance with If P&C Insurance. See the high risk area list and information.
Incoterms®
Incoterms® describes who is responsible for the transport, who is to pay the costs and what obligations the buyer and seller have. Incoterms® 2020 is recognized by authorities and courts around the world. By following these delivery terms, sellers and buyers can avoid unnecessary dispute in cases where loss or damage has incurred along the transport chain.
In case of Marine Cargo loss
When you need information on how to proceed in a case of Cargo Marine loss, please visit our website. On the page you will find claim forms, instructions and practical information, like list of Average Agents, notice of loss or damage and checklists on receipt of goods.
More to read
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Well-ventilated containers protect goodsMost goods shipped around the world are transported in containers. There are many different types and sizes of cargo transport units, but they all have one thing in common; the container must be in sound condition and properly vented.
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Surveying truck, trailer and rail cargo
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Preparing for the unexpected
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Reflecting on the Ever Given incidentIn March 2021, one of the world’s largest container ships, Ever Given, ran aground in the Suez Canal and blocked this important global trade route for six days. A year on, we take an insurer’s perspective on the aftermath of this highly publicised incident.
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Preparing for the unexpected
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Shipping electric vehicles safely
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Surveying truck, trailer and rail cargo
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Managing refrigerated transportIn the food and beverage industry securing transportation and ensuring the continuity of production can help to reduce the environmental impact of your operations.
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Managing Cargo risks and lossesProtecting your goods in transit, or in intermediate storage in conjunction with an insured transit, from loss or damage is vital. If's cargo risk specialists assist clients to manage cargo-related risks and issues, as valuable and oversized equipment is prepared for transport, shipped and then stored in locations around the world.
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Breakdown of cold chain breachesTransport of temperature-sensitive materials such as medical products and foodstuffs has always been linked to increased risk of damage during transport of either complete or partial consignments.
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Well-ventilated containers protect goodsMost goods shipped around the world are transported in containers. There are many different types and sizes of cargo transport units, but they all have one thing in common; the container must be in sound condition and properly vented.