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DP World has launched a new end-to-end cargo war risk insurance solution designed to help shippers maintain supply chain continuity across Middle East trade corridors as geopolitical instability continues to disrupt global logistics networks.
DP World Expands Supply Chain Services Beyond Logistics Operations
The offering addresses growing challenges in the war risk insurance market, where coverage has become increasingly fragmented, expensive, and in some cases unavailable for cargo moving through higher-risk regions.
Unlike traditional cargo insurance policies that typically cover only a single transport leg, DP World’s solution provides continuous coverage across ocean freight, air cargo, port storage, and inland transportation under a single policy.
“This is about solving a real, immediate problem for global trade,” said Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World.
“Supply chains don’t stop at the port or the shoreline, and neither should insurance. For the first time, cargo owners can access a single policy that protects goods across the entire journey, even in high-risk environments, helping keep trade moving when it matters most.”
Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World
Continuous Cargo Protection Targets Middle East Trade Routes
The insurance programme is available to companies trading in or through the Middle East and is designed to support supply chain operations across key regional corridors, including the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, and surrounding inland routes.
Coverage includes physical loss or damage linked to war-related risks, including conflict, civil unrest, seizure, and derelict weapons. DP World said all valid claims under the programme are settled with zero deductible.
The solution also addresses one of the largest operational gaps facing cargo owners in volatile regions: the transition points between ocean freight, terminal storage, and inland distribution.
How it Works: Example Shipment from Asia to the Middle East
Cargo travels by sea into Jebel Ali, where it is stored at port for several days before clearance, then transported by truck to its final inland destination.
With traditional insurance: Coverage typically applies only during ocean transit, leaving gaps during port storage and inland transport.
With DP World’s solution: A single policy provides continuous protection across the entire journey, from entry into the war risk zone through to final delivery.
Why this matters:
Traditional cargo insurance typically excludes war risk or requires separate cover
Coverage often ends at discharge, leaving gaps during port handling and inland transport
Carriers do not cover war-related losses, as these fall outside their liability
DP World’s solution closes these gaps with continuous, end-to-end protection.
Integrated Insurance Model Supports Supply Chain Flexibility
The programme was developed to provide greater flexibility as companies continue adjusting routes and transportation strategies in response to regional instability and supply chain disruption.
The offering includes:
End-to-end protection from ocean or air transit through inland delivery
Standalone ocean, air, or land transit policies
Automatic port storage cover for up to 14 days
Coverage limits of up to $400 million per shipment and $1 million per inland movement
This article was produced by the editorial team at EME Outlook and published as part of the Outlook Publishing global network of B2B industry magazines.
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