Post-COVID, the project cargo sector has seen growth, especially in developing nations due to the need for energy and infrastructure.

CARGO & LOGISTICS

Project Cargo

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Heavy duty solutions

Modern project supply chains face a myriad of logistical challenges. The landscape is continually evolving with new trends and technologies coming to the fore. The risks faced by project stakeholders have never been greater and any delays in project cargo reaching its destination could have a significant impact on the financial success of the project. To mitigate these risks, you need a flexible, tailored insurance solution developed by leading specialists and trusted advisors who understand that your project is unique. This is where the our Project Cargo team can assist.

Typical industry coverage

  • Power

  • Green power and renewables

  • Energy

  • Buildings

  • Infrastructure

  • Utilities

  • Manufacturing and production

Project cargo shipments often require specialised equipment and expertise to transport oversized and heavy cargo

What is project cargo and delay in start-up insurance?

The product provides your business physical loss or damage cover for project cargo or heavy lift equipment whilst in transit and in storage throughout the supply chain. It also covers consequential financial loss following a delay
to the commercial operation date of the project, triggered by a physical loss or damage event involving the cargo or the carrying conveyance.

Typical insured include project owners and principals, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors, freight forwarders and logistics companies, financiers and more.

Project cargo insurance experts

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Romain Hemery

Head of Romandie and Marine
Romain.Hemery@lockton.com
+41 79 867 30 20

Co-ordinated cargo expertise you can trust, worldwide.

Navigating the ever-changing landscape of cargo operations requires more than just knowledge; it requires finesse. That's why we create co-ordinated and bespoke programmes that ensure every pound spent on premiums translates into maximum coverage, giving you peace of mind. We're not just about securing the best insurance partners; we're about crafting a holistic risk strategy. Cutting through the jargon to help you anticipate loss, prevent it and recover swiftly when the unexpected happens. By working together with the specialist teams across Lockton, we deliver solutions tailored precisely to your needs.

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