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GOODS IN TRANSIT COVER

Goods in Transit Cover is designed to protect businesses against the financial impact of loss or damage to goods while being transported. Whether moving agricultural produce, livestock feed, equipment, or processed goods, transit exposes items to a range of risks including accidents, theft, and handling damage. This cover ensures that businesses can operate with confidence, knowing their goods are protected throughout the supply chain.

What Is Covered

This Policy provides indemnity for physical loss of or damage to insured goods occurring during transit, including loading and unloading operations, resulting from defined perils as specified in the policy schedule and subject to stated terms and conditions.

Transit Protection

This section provides cover for goods while in transit by road, rail, or other agreed methods of transport. It includes protection against loss of or damage to goods arising from accidents, fire, theft, and other insured events during loading, transit, and unloading.

Stock & Distribution Movement

Cover extends to goods transported between farms, storage facilities, processing plants, and end customers. This ensures seamless protection across the entire distribution chain, supporting both primary producers and agri-business operators.

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Key Covered Risks

The policy is designed to address the primary risks associated with transportation, including:

  • Theft and hijacking

  • Vehicle accidents and collisions

  • Fire and explosion

  • Damage during loading and unloading

  • Weather-related events impacting transit

  • Loss in transit due to overturning or derailment

Key Benefits

  • Supply Chain Continuity: Protects against disruption caused by loss of goods in transit

  • Financial Protection: Reduces the financial impact of damaged or lost goods

  • Flexible Cover: Applicable to various modes of transport and goods types

  • End-to-End Protection: Covers movement across multiple locations and stages

Who This Cover Is For

This product is suitable for:

  • Farmers transporting produce

  • Agri-businesses and distributors

  • Logistics and transport operators

  • Food processors and wholesalers

  • Businesses reliant on regular movement of goods

Underwriting Considerations

Each policy is structured based on a detailed assessment of:

  • Type and value of goods transported

  • Nature and frequency of transit

  • Transport methods and routes

  • Security measures and controls

  • Packaging and handling practices

  • Claims history

Get In Touch

For more information, tailored quotations, or to discuss specific risk requirements, please contact our underwriting team.

A.I.R Insure

126 Runnymead Ave 

Chartwell

2055

+27 72 315 5643

Phoenix Risk Solutions (Pty) ltd

39 Tokai Road

Tokai 

7945

+27 21 702 7960

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