# Comprehensive Transport Insurance

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Unlike named-peril policies that cover only specified risks such as fire or theft, comprehensive transport insurance protects cargo owners against virtually all loss or damage events arising during transit.

Unlike named-peril policies that cover only specified risks such as fire or theft, comprehensive transport insurance protects cargo owners against virtually all loss or damage events arising during transit. Standard coverage typically includes breakage, moisture damage, theft, accidents, and mishandling at loading or discharge; war perils and storage risks are frequently offered as optional extensions. The policy applies across all modes of transport, making it particularly well suited to high-value cargo and multimodal shipments where a named-peril policy would leave material gaps. Shippers and freight forwarders should examine exclusions closely: inherent vice, inadequate packaging, and wilful misconduct fall outside the scope of even the broadest policy. Where Incoterms allocate risk to a specific point in the transport chain, the insurance cover must be structured to match that contractual boundary precisely.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_insurance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_insurance)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Comprehensive Transport Insurance |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 130 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cargo_insurance |

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