Indemnity bonds for freight operations protect carriers, customs authorities and other parties against financial loss: the shipper or freight forwarder lodges a guarantee with a bank or bonding company covering cargo damage, unpaid duties, fines or third-party claims.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surety_bond
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