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Cargo insurance and marine insurance
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What is a General Average declaration and how does it affect my cargo?
My freight forwarder mentioned something about General Average when my vessel had a fire incident. I was told my cargo might be he…
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How can I calculate the marine insurance premium for my shipment?
I am importing \$15,000 worth of electronics from Taiwan to the UK. How do I calculate what marine insurance will cost and what va…
394 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What is the difference between CIP and CIF in Incoterms?
Both CIP and CIF seem to include insurance, but a supplier told me they are different terms with different insurance levels. Can s…
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What does a marine insurance policy typically cover?
I bought cargo insurance and received a policy with "Institute Cargo Clauses A" on it. What does this actually cover and what is e…
529 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Why is marine cargo insurance necessary?
My freight forwarder keeps pushing me to buy cargo insurance but I feel like it is an unnecessary cost. Can you explain the real r…
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Is cargo insurance mandatory for LCL shipments?
My freight forwarder keeps recommending cargo insurance for my LCL shipments from China. I've done 6 shipments now without insuran…
204 open sarah_imports · 4 months ago
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