Cargo Protect

Shipping your cargo should be easy – so should dealing with unforeseen circumstances. Cargo Protect is a contractual guarantee that ensures quick and simple monetary compensation, should any harm befall your cargo.

Maritime law doesn’t guarantee that your claims will be fully processed. With Cargo Protect’s set terms, your cargo stays protected against potential risks during
transportation.

Rest easy, with Cargo Protect.

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Why choose Cargo Protect?

Competitive pricing

Lock in the full sum of the agreed cargo value for compensation.

One invoice

Access all shipment details in a single, integrated invoice.

One point of contact

Reach our dedicated customer service team and skip the intermediaries.

Easy compensation process

Rest easy, knowing that your cargo value is protected during transportation.

Peace of mind

Rest easy, knowing that your cargo value is protected during transportation.

No additional fees

Be assured that there won’t be unpleasant surprises – you get what you pay for.

What are the inclusions and exclusions of Cargo Protect?

Cargo Protect applies to:

  • Fire

  • Fault or neglect in navigation or management of ship

  • Accidents due to heavy weather or other dangers of the sea

  • Theft

  • Saving or attempts to save life or property at sea

  • Cargo damage caused by specific events

  • General average contributions

Cargo Protect does not apply to:

  • Commercial damages and financial losses incurred as a result of delays

  • Wrongful handling related to the shipper or inherent defects to the goods

  • Transport leg outside our Bill of Lading

  • Geopolitical events

  • Other losses or damage caused by specific events listed in the General Terms and Conditions of Cargo Protect (see full list here)

FAQ

No, Cargo Protect is not insurance. It is a contractual guarantee undertaken by ESL that ensures quick and simple monetary compensation, should any harm befall your cargo.

Cargo Protect can be applied to container shipments of all comoddities.

You can opt in for Cargo Protect before completing your booking on our E-Sea platform, or speak to your local sales representative to let them know you’d like to add Cargo Protect to your booking.

Full compensation, up to the agreed compensation limit will generally be processed within 30 days.

Read our ESL Cargo Protect full general Terms & Conditions

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