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Insure24 is a commercial insurance broker. We can help businesses organise and present information about their equipment, operations, locations, responsibilities and controls to suitable insurer markets. Availability, cover and terms depend on the individual risk, disclosure, underwriting and policy wording.
This page provides general information only. Examples of equipment, events and policy sections do not confirm that a particular risk, activity, loss or cost will be accepted or covered.
Commercial insurance broker support for marine transit risks
Specialist Cover for Goods, Machinery & Marine Equipment in Transit
Whether you're transporting marine equipment, heavy machinery, tools, plant, cargo or operational assets, transit insurance protects them against loss or damage while being moved. Cover applies during loading, unloading, temporary storage, and transport by road, sea, rail or inland waterways.
What Transit Insurance Covers
Protect your equipment or goods while they are on the move.
- Damage during transport (impact, collision, overturning)
- Theft, attempted theft & hijack
- Loading & unloading damage
- Damage caused by shifting of load
- Storm, flood & weather-related damage
- Damage during sea or inland waterway transport
- Fire, explosion & electrical damage
- Temporary storage cover (optional)
- Cover for hired-in or loaned equipment
What Can Be Insured in Transit?
Cover suitable for marine contractors, logistics firms, ports, engineering companies and equipment operators.
- Marine equipment & machinery
- Tools, plant & worksite equipment
- Generators, pumps & electrical equipment
- Heavy machinery & industrial assets
- Cargo, pallets & packaged goods
- Containers & containerised equipment
- Hired-in or loaned equipment
- High-value items requiring specialist handling
- Equipment for ports, terminals & marine worksites
Why Marine Businesses Choose Insure24
- Specialists in transit & marine equipment risks
- Cover for both goods and high-value machinery
- Risk details can be presented to suitable insurer markets
- Flexible limits for heavy machinery or bulk cargo
- Optional loading/unloading & storage extensions
- Ideal for ports, logistics companies & contractors
- Quote and claims arrangements depend on the insurer and policy terms
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What types of goods and equipment can be insured in transit?
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Does the policy cover damage during loading and unloading?
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Is international transport covered?
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Can hired or loaned machinery be insured during transit?
Related Covers
Continue with related marine-equipment pages on transit, hired machinery, storage, theft, and cover design.