# Export Credit Insurance for Freight

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Once goods have crossed the border and the invoice remains outstanding, credit risk takes centre stage—and that is precisely what export credit insurance for freight addresses.

Once goods have crossed the border and the invoice remains outstanding, credit risk takes centre stage—and that is precisely what export credit insurance for freight addresses. It protects exporters and shippers against non-payment by foreign buyers, covering events such as buyer insolvency, protracted default, or breach of contract. When a covered event occurs, the insurer compensates the policyholder, capping the financial loss. Coverage is offered by specialized credit insurers as well as by government-backed or semi-public export promotion agencies. It is distinct from cargo insurance, which covers physical loss or damage to goods in transit; export credit insurance protects the underlying payment claim.

**Source:** [https://group.atradius.com/products/export-credit-insurance.html](https://group.atradius.com/products/export-credit-insurance.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Export Credit Insurance for Freight |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://group.atradius.com/products/export-credit-insurance.html |

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