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Rules that apply to all goods, regardless of the means of transport

Marchandises transportées : la durée de la garantie

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L'assurance commence au moment où les marchandises assurées, déjà préparées, emballées ou conditionnées pour l'expédition, sont déplacées dans les...

Insurance payments in foreign currency

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Goods imported from and exported into foreign countries can be insured in any currency, whatever the means of transport used. For instance, a...

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Packing and marking of goods

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What are the signs of adequate packing? Packing must be adapted to the type of goods being carried, the trip that is planned and the means of...

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Settling claims

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Who do I file my claim with? In the event of loss of or damage to the cargo, the beneficiary of the insurance files the claim with the person with...

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Taking out a cargo insurance policy

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If you want to purchase a cargo insurance policy and obtain answers to specific issues concerning this type of insurance, contact one of the...

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What to do in the event of loss or damage?

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In most cases, sensible, basic precautionary measures on the part of the consignee (or his representative) are all that is required. Steps should be...

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Insurance premiums

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Insurance policies indicate the premium rate that the insurer and the assured have agreed to, which is generally a percentage of the insured value....

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Containers

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There are four cases of containerized shipments:   - FCL/FCL (Full container load) When the shipper can justify a full container load, the goods...

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The insurance file

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The French Insurance Code requires that all transport insurance contracts (air, marine, road and waterway) be in writing.

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Three types of averages

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L'assurance des marchandises, ou assurance facultés, concerne les marchandises transportées par voie maritime, terrestre, aérienne et fluviale.

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Three types of insurance policies

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Le Marché français est spécialisé depuis plusieurs siècles dans l'assurance des marchandises transportées et il a mis au point des polices et clauses facultés bien adaptées aux besoins des industriels et des commerçants.

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Insured value

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When taking out the insurance cover (voyage police) or when declaring the value of a shipment (open cover), the insurer asks the assured to state the...

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