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damage potential

Shippers and insurers assess every consignment by asking: what is the worst-case scenario?

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Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schadenpotenzial

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Shippers and insurers assess every consignment by asking: what is the worst-case scenario? Damage potential answers this question—it specifies the maximum harm that could materialize under adverse conditions. Electronics exposed to heat carry different damage potential than paper products; ocean freight faces different hazards than air cargo. It represents the theoretically possible extent of loss, distinct from actual realized exposure.

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