Only the wrong doer has to pay is not foolproof in the logistics chain. Freight forwarders, NVOCCs, feeder operators, warehouse/depot/terminals, truckers, and the like are often held liable for loss of and damage to cargo which they do not handle themselves but subcontract out down the line.

Nightmares keep coming back once a claim is started. Time, money, and goodwill and hence future business of a transport operator are at stake. Think about how time consuming it would be like in dealing with claimants, recovery agents, adjustors, lawyers, and court proceedings. These risks can be transferred or minimized by a good transport liability insurance. Time saved can be used for more productively.

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