{"id":8565,"date":"2023-06-16T12:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T12:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barcelona-logistica.es\/?p=8565"},"modified":"2023-07-06T13:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T13:42:42","slug":"insurance-for-international-shipments-protecting-your-goods-in-transit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barcelona-logistica.es\/en\/insurance-for-international-shipments-protecting-your-goods-in-transit\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance for International Shipments: Protecting Your Goods in Transit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are moving valuables abroad because you are changing locations to live in or international package shipping<\/strong><\/a> is a part of your daily business, it\u2019s advisable to get package or parcel insurance<\/strong><\/a> when shipping any item abroad.<\/p>\n

But what is insurance for international shipments? Is it worth it and how many different types of insurance can you choose from?<\/p>\n

In this article, we answer these questions so that you can have greater peace of mind when sending goods abroad.<\/p>\n

Types of insurance for international shipments: what you need to know<\/h2>\n

When it comes to shipping items abroad, whether for personal or business reasons, you need to be aware that although unlikely and very rare, accidents can happen.<\/p>\n

Goods can be lost, stolen or damaged while in transit.<\/p>\n

And the last thing you want is to say goodbye to your grandmother\u2019s antique vase or your electronic item shipped to a customer without any compensation whatsoever for it.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why you need insurance for your international shipments.<\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s true that accidents while a shipment is in transit – whether by ocean or air freight – are far and few in between.<\/p>\n

However, they can happen and you need to have a solid plan in place in the event of theft or damage.<\/p>\n

But what types of insurance options can you choose from? Below, we have identified some of the most common ones so that you can make an easier decision going forward. Here\u2019s a non-exhaustive list of what you can expect.<\/p>\n