What We Cover in Insurance for Freight

ShipSimple also offers insurance coverage for Freight shipments. This article elaborates the commodities that we cover in insurance.

ShipSimple's Shipping Insurance Policy Covers:

• All risks cargo insurance (the broadest form of coverage available) for the full exposure, for the full value of the cargo.
• Protection for freight costs incurred in the handling of a claim.
• Warehouse to warehouse protection ie Door to Door (But has to be declared as such AND no country restrictions).
• Covers all modes of transit that are available under the program
• Coverage includes Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes, riots, etc.
• Coverage applies irrespective of the number of carriers/subcontractors involved in the shipment.
• Policy pays irrespective of who is responsible for the loss or damage.
• No need to prove fault on the part of the carriers.
• Insurance Valuation of CIF

Approved Commodities

• Antiques/art/Collectibles
• Automobiles
• Boats/Motorcycles/ATV
• Copiers and Printers
• Electronics
• Fragile Goods (glass, ceramics, marble)
• Furniture/Signs/lights/lighting equipment
• General Merchandise (New, used and refurbished)
• Jewlery/watches/precious stones
• Medical/Kitchen/Musical/Bathroom/ Building Equipment and/or Material
• Mining/construction/industrial
• Non-Perishable Foods/Beverages
• Perishable/temperature controlled/Food
• Wine/Spirits/Alcohol/Beer

If you're unsure whether your shipment qualifies, please contact us at [e-mail], and we'll gladly help you confirm!

Excluded Commodities: Cannot be Insured

Excluded commodities are items that cannot be insured under any circumstances. These exclusions ensure compliance with laws and regulations while minimizing risk.

The following items are excluded from coverage:

• Live Plants or Animals (including reptiles, snakes, birds, insects, etc.)
• Bullion, Currency, Money, Securities, Accounts, Bills, Deeds, Evidence of Debt, Notes, Stamps, Bonds, Gift Cards, etc.
• Precious Metals (gold, silver, etc., in forms such as ingots, bullion, coins)
• Human Remains (including ashes)
• Medical Samples and Biological Products (e.g., diagnostic specimens, blood, plasma, embryos, or bodily fluids)
• Ammunition and Explosives of any kind
• Counterfeit, Illegal, or Pirated Goods or Materials
• Firearms
• Industrial Diamonds/Carbons; Gems, Gemstones, Furs, and Statuary
• Perishable Items
• Pharmaceuticals
• Temperature-Controlled Items
• Automobiles, Trucks, Vans, Motorcycles, ATVs (Commercial Transactions)
• Industrial/Commercial/Heavy Machinery and Equipment
• Precious Metals and Stones (including unfinished jewelry)
• Cannabis outside Canadian borders
• Any Item(s) Prohibited by Federal, State, or Local Laws or Regulations

If you're uncertain about your shipment, feel free to contact us at [e-mail] for clarification.