Multimodal & International Transit Liability Insurance

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Specialist liability insurance for freight forwarders managing cargo across multiple international transport modes - air, sea and road. Protect your liability exposures under multimodal contracts, global conventions and complex international supply chains.

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GLOBAL, MULTIMODAL & CROSS-BORDER LIABILITY COVER

Insurance tailored to the complexities of global freight operations

International freight forwarders are exposed to multiple conventions, liabilities, carrier contracts and handling agents across the globe. We help forwarders protect themselves under FIATA terms, Hague-Visby, Montreal Convention, CMR and multimodal through-transit arrangements.

Why freight forwarders need multimodal & international transit liability insurance

When managing shipments across borders and transport modes, liability can transfer unexpectedly. Delays, damage, misrouting and customs issues create exposures not covered under standard UK-only liability policies.

  • Exposure varies depending on each transport mode
  • Different legal conventions apply internationally
  • Forwarders can be liable even when using subcontracted carriers
  • Cross-border documentation errors increase risk
  • Supply chain complexity increases claims likelihood
  • Air, sea and road transits each carry separate legal limits
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What Multimodal & International Transit Liability Insurance Can Cover

Core cover includes:

  • Liability under air, sea & road transport conventions
  • Freight forwarders’ errors & omissions
  • Third-party liability for cargo damage
  • Misdelivery, misrouting & incorrect documentation
  • Liability for subcontracted carrier actions
  • Consequential loss (where included)

Optional extensions:

  • Delay in transit & financial penalties
  • Cross-border customs liability
  • Third-country shipment liability
  • Warehouse keeper’s liability
  • Stock throughput insurance
  • Multimodal door-to-door cargo liability
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Common Multimodal & International Transit Liability Scenarios

Examples of claims faced by global freight forwarders.

Typical exposures:

  • Air cargo damage subject to Montreal Convention limits
  • Sea freight damaged under Hague-Visby or Hamburg rules
  • Road transit liability under CMR Convention
  • Customs delays causing penalties and client losses
  • Misrouting of multimodal shipments
  • Errors in airway bills, bills of lading or CMR documentation

Ideal for:

  • International freight forwarders
  • Air, sea & road multimodal operators
  • Global supply chain logistics providers
  • Customs clearance & cross-border specialists
  • Freight consolidators
  • Large-volume importers / exporters
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“Our global forwarding operations require protection across air, sea and road routes - Insure24 delivered a seamless multimodal liability solution.”

Operations Director – International Freight Forwarder

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+- Does standard freight liability cover multimodal transit?

No. Standard policies often only apply to single-mode transit. Multimodal and international movements require specialist extensions.

+- Will this cover subcontracted carriers?

Yes, depending on your liability structure. Many claims arise due to carrier errors even when the forwarder did not physically handle the cargo.

+- Do different legal conventions affect claims?

Yes. Air, sea and road each have distinct legal frameworks and liability limits, which may significantly restrict or expand your exposure.

+- Can delay and consequential loss be included?

Yes, subject to underwriting appetite. We can advise on wording and available extensions for time-sensitive cargo.

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