Why Do I Need to Insure My Shipment?

Why Do I Need to Insure My Shipment?

For peace of mind.

Freight forwarders and carriers have limited liability under international conventions for loss or damage to customer goods. In the case of an incident, your compensation is normally calculated against a "standard" negligent liability clause. DHL Cargo Insurance covers the ‘gap’ between our "standard" liability and the full value of your goods.

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