Marine Cargo Insurance

Marine cargo insurance quotations for importers, exporters and businesses shipping goods internationally. Enquire about insurance for commercial cargo, whether DC Global Freight arranges your shipment or you use another freight forwarder.

Marine cargo insurance can help businesses manage the financial risks associated with goods moving internationally. Whether shipping by sea, air or road, having appropriate insurance arrangements is an important consideration when transporting commercial cargo.

DC Global Freight provides access to marine cargo insurance quotations for importers, exporters, manufacturers and other businesses shipping goods worldwide. You can enquire about insurance as part of a freight shipment arranged by DC Global Freight, or independently when using another freight forwarder or shipping provider.

Our team can review your shipment details and request a quotation based on the cargo, value, route and transport requirements. Any quotation and available cover will be subject to the insurer’s terms, conditions and acceptance.

What We
Handle
 

• Marine cargo insurance enquiries
• International sea freight shipments
• Air freight and multimodal shipments
• FCL and LCL containerised cargo
• Machinery and industrial equipment
• Project cargo and out-of-gauge shipments
• Commercial imports and exports
• Insurance-only enquiries for freight arranged elsewhere

Our
Approach
 

Every marine cargo insurance enquiry starts with a review of the shipment details, including the cargo description, insured value, origin, destination and transport arrangements.

DC Global Freight uses a specialist marine cargo insurance quotation platform to obtain quotations based on the information provided.

We can assist whether we are arranging the freight ourselves or the customer is using another freight forwarder.

All quotations and cover are subject to the insurer’s acceptance, policy terms and applicable exclusions.

Why Choose
DC Global Freight
 

— Experienced international freight forwarding team
— Marine cargo insurance quotation enquiries
— Available to existing DC freight customers
— Insurance-only enquiries welcomed
— Support for importers, exporters and manufacturers
— Enquiries from independent freight forwarders
— Single point of contact for quotation enquiries
— Clear communication throughout the process

Marine Cargo Insurance

How to Get a Cargo Insurance Quote

 
01

Shipment Details

Tell us about your shipment, including the type of cargo, insured value, collection point, destination and transport method.

We can review enquiries for sea freight, air freight and other international commercial shipments, including freight arranged through another logistics provider.

02

Quotation & Cover

Our team will use the shipment information provided to request a marine cargo insurance quotation through our specialist platform.

We'll explain the quoted premium and available policy information for your consideration. Any insurance arrangement remains subject to insurer acceptance, applicable terms, conditions and exclusions.

03

Next Steps.

If you wish to proceed with the quotation, our team will explain the next steps, including payment and any information required before cover can be confirmed.

Once the insurer has accepted the risk and the necessary requirements have been met, we will provide the relevant policy documentation.

You can enquire about cargo insurance even when DC Global Freight is not handling your shipment.

Get a Marine Cargo Insurance Quote

Complete the form below to request a marine cargo insurance quotation. Please provide as much shipment information as possible so we can assess your requirements and obtain an appropriate quotation.

You can request insurance whether DC Global Freight is arranging your shipment or you are using another freight forwarder.

    1. Your Contact Details

    2. Cargo Details

    3. Shipping & Route Details

    4. Shipment Information

    5. Additional Information

    Submitting this form is a request for a marine cargo insurance quotation only. It does not activate insurance cover. Any quotation or policy is subject to insurer acceptance, applicable terms, conditions and exclusions.

    Related Freight & Project Cargo Services

    Alongside marine cargo insurance enquiries, DC Global Freight provides specialist freight forwarding and project cargo solutions for machinery, industrial equipment and oversized shipments worldwide.

    Explore our related services below, including project cargo, RoRo and vessel chartering. Our freight services are available separately from cargo insurance enquiries.

     

    Project Cargo & OOG

    End-to-end project logistics for oversized, heavy and complex cargo, from planning and routing through to final delivery.

    RoRo & MAFI Shipping

    RoRo solutions for wheeled machinery, static equipment and oversized cargo moved using specialist MAFI trailers.

    Vessel Charter Services

    Full and part charter solutions for heavy, oversized and project cargo where scheduled shipping services are unsuitable.

    How It Works
     
    • Share your cargo description, value, origin and destination

    • Provide the transport method and estimated shipping dates

    • We review the details and request an insurance quotation

    • We provide the quotation and relevant policy information for your consideration

    • If you proceed, we explain payment and the steps required for cover confirmation

    Ready to request a marine cargo insurance quote?

    Email our team at

    insurance@dcglobalfreight.com

    FAQs
     

    Can I obtain cargo insurance if DC Global Freight isn’t handling my shipment?

    Yes. We welcome marine cargo insurance enquiries from importers, exporters and businesses using other freight forwarders. Quotations are subject to the insurer’s acceptance criteria.

    What information do you need for a cargo insurance quote?

    We typically require a description of the goods, cargo value, origin, destination, transport method, estimated shipping dates and relevant shipment details.

    Can freight forwarders enquire about cargo insurance for their customers?

    Yes. Independent freight forwarders can contact DC Global Freight to discuss marine cargo insurance quotation arrangements for shipments handled on behalf of their customers. Any arrangement is subject to confirmation of the applicable commercial and regulatory requirements.