Independent Insurance Broker in Antwerp

Goods in Transit Insurance

Goods in Transit Insurance

Damage, loss or theft of goods during transport can weigh heavily. KBRS looks at what you transport and proposes the right cover.

Who it's for

Who this cover is for

Carriers for third parties

For companies transporting customers' goods for payment.

Own-account transport

For companies transporting their own goods with their own vehicles.

International carriers

For companies operating cross-border transport.

Couriers and express services

For companies with frequent, smaller deliveries.

What we insure

Protection for the cargo you carry

Damage to goods in transit

Cover for damage to cargo while in transit.

Theft of cargo

Protection against theft of goods during transport or while stationary.

Loss of goods

Cover for total loss of the transported cargo.

CMR liability

Cover for your liability as a carrier in international road transport.

Loading and unloading

Cover for damage occurring during loading or unloading.

Valuable or fragile goods

Extension for specific cargo requiring extra protection.

Possible solutions

Options to consider

Goods transport insurance (own account)

For businesses transporting their own goods or having them transported.

  • Goods in transit
  • Theft during transport or standstill
  • Loading and unloading
  • Transport by third parties

CMR insurance

Aimed at the carrier’s liability in international road transport, under the CMR convention.

  • Loss of or damage to cargo
  • Delay in delivery
  • Limitation of compensation per kilogram
  • Disputes raised by clients

Extended cargo insurance

For cargo whose value exceeds the CMR limitation.

  • Electronics and high-value goods
  • Temperature-sensitive cargo
  • Machinery and bespoke items
  • Valuation of the cargo

Risks identified

What we look at

  • Type and value of the goods transported
  • Domestic or international transport
  • Duration and frequency of trips
  • Storage during the journey
  • Existing insurance
  • Blind spots in your current cover

Pricing

What affects the price

1

Type of goods

Value and fragility of the cargo.
2

Route

Domestic or international.
3

Volume

Number of trips and quantities transported per year.
4

Cover

Basic or extended guarantees.
5

Conditions

Deductible and exclusions.

Why KBRS

Why choose KBRS

Independent advice

We compare insurers specialised in transport and logistics.

Technical expertise

Knowledge of CMR liability and international transport rules.

Claims support

In case of damage to cargo, KBRS actively follows the file through to a correct settlement.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Duidelijke antwoorden over verzekeringen, risicoanalyse en schadebegeleiding.
  1. Am I as a carrier always liable for damage to the cargo?

  2. Is customer cargo automatically insured through my fleet policy?

  3. What's the difference between own-account transport and transport for third parties?

  4. Are goods covered during loading and unloading?

  5. Can KBRS review our existing transport policies?

  6. What should I do in case of damage to transported goods?

Ready to insure your goods transport correctly?

KBRS looks at what and how you transport and proposes the right cover.