What is transit insurance? A comprehensive guide from DRS Packers and Movers

When transporting your belongings from one place to another, whether domestic or abroad, the safety of your belongings is top priority. This is where **transport insurance** comes into play. At DRS Packers and Movers, we know how valuable your possessions are, and we’ll explain the importance of transportation insurance and how it works. --- **What is transportation insurance? Shipping insurance is insurance that protects your goods from damage or loss during transportation. It\'s includes damage caused by accidents, theft, fire or natural disasters during transportation by road, rail and air. -- **Why is transportation insurance important to Customer? 1. **Protection against unforeseen events**: - No matter how reliable a moving company is, external factors such as accidents or natural disasters are beyond anyone\'s control. Transportation insurance provides safety in such situations. **Example**: Imagine your furniture is being transported by truck and has an accident. Without insurance, you would have to bear the cost of repairs or replacement. 2. **Peace of Mind**: - If you know that your belongings are insured, you can concentrate on other aspects of your move without having to constantly worry about possible damage. 3. **Budget Friendly insurance cover**: - Compared to the value of your goods, transportation insurance is often very small, worthwhile investment. --- **Types of transportation insurance** 1. **All-risk policy**: - Covers damage or loss due to accidents, theft, fire or natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes. - Ideal for very valuable or fragile/Glass items. **Example**: If a shipment of fragile glassware is damaged in a flood, an all-risk policy will pay for the damage. 2. **Basic Coverage Policy**: - Covers limited risks usually related to accidents during transportation. - Cheaper but less comprehensive. **Example**: If a truck carrying your goods overturns, this policy covers the damage, but not losses due to theft or natural disasters. 3. **Customized insurance**: - Customized policies designed for specific types of goods or particular moving scenarios. **Example**: If you’re moving with expensive equipment, a customized policy can cover the particular risks involved. --- 1. **Damage due to accidents**: - Example: your sofa is damaged when the removal van collides with another vehicle. 2. **Theft or burglary**: - Example: items such as electronics or jewelry are stolen during transport. 3. **Fire damage**: - Example: A fire breaks out in the warehouse where your goods are temporarily stored. 4. **Natural disasters**: - Example: Heavy rain damages your goods during transportation. 5. **Loss during loading or unloading**: - Example: a washing machine is dropped during unloading and breaks. --- **What is not covered by transportation insurance? 1. **Improper packaging**: - Damage caused by improper packaging is generally not covered. **Tip**: At DRS Packers and Movers, we use high quality packing