Cargo Insurance
EarthAssurance
Cargo Insurance for International & Domestic Shipments
Protect your shipment from unexpected loss or damage while it moves by ocean, air, truck, or rail.
Even with careful handling, cargo, can be exposed to risks during transportation, including accidents, weather events, theft, handling damage, or loss in transit. Earth Cargo, Inc. can help arrange cargo insurance coverage for eligible shipments, giving importers, exporters, and cargo owners added peace of mind from origin to destination.
Cargo insurance should be requested before shipment departure and is based on the declared commercial value and shipment details.
What cargo insurance can help cover..
Lost or Damaged Cargo
Coverage for eligible physical loss or damage to cargo during transit.
International & Domestic Moves
Available for many ocean, air, trucking, and multimodal shipments.
High-Value Cargo Support
Useful for commercial goods, electronics, machinery, retail products, and other valuable freight.
Shipment Specific Coverage
Insurance is quoted based on the commodity, declared value, origin, destination, and mode of transport.
When you should consider EarthAssurance
Cargo insurance is especially important when your shipment has a high commercial value, is time-sensitive, fragile, difficult to replace, or moving through multiple carriers or terminals. Standard carrier liability may be limited and may not equal the full value of goods.
- Import or export shipments
- Ocean FCL / LCL cargo
- Air Freight shipments
- Domestic trucking or final delivery
- Electronics, machinery, retail goods, trade show cargo, or specialty cargo
How to request cargo insurance
- Provide the commercial invoice, cargo description, value, origin, destination, and shipping mode.
- Our team reviews the shipment information and confirms whether insurance can be arrange.
- If coverage is available, we provide the insurance cost and required terms before shipment departure.
- Once confirmed, your shipment moves with coverage arranged according to the approved terms.
Information needed for an insurance quote
- Commercial Invoice Value
- Commodity Description
- Number of pieces/ cartons / pallets
- Gross weight and dimensions
- Origin and destination
- Shipping mode: Ocean, Air, Truck or Rail
- Pickup and delivery terms
- Any special handling details
Disclaimer
Cargo insurance must be requested and confirmed before shipment departure. Coverage availability, terms, exclusions, deductibles, and claim requirements may vary depending on the commodity, value, routing, and carrier. Insurance is not automatically included unless specifically requested and confirmed in writing.
Need insurance for your next shipment?
Send us your shipment details and commercial invoice value, and our team will help review available cargo insurance options.