# International Air Freight Shipment Insurance

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> International air freight insurance is a cargo insurance policy covering loss or damage to goods throughout the cross-border air transport chain, from origin pickup to final delivery.

International air freight insurance is a cargo insurance policy covering loss or damage to goods throughout the cross-border air transport chain, from origin pickup to final delivery. Covered perils typically include total loss, theft, mishandling damage, and temperature or moisture-related harm. The need for dedicated cover stems from the Montreal Convention's cap on airline liability, which is fixed at a set amount per kilogram – well below the actual value of most high-value shipments. Shippers and consignees therefore arrange insurance to protect the full commercial value of their goods; for perishable, sensitive, or hazardous cargo, cover is frequently a contractual requirement. This is distinct from the carrier's statutory liability, which applies automatically but at a significantly lower threshold.

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

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| Term | International Air Freight Shipment Insurance |
| Language | EN |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_cargo_insurance |

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