DP World has launched a cargo war risk insurance solution aimed at helping businesses manage disruption across Middle East trade routes, where traditional insurance coverage has become fragmented, expensive and, in some cases, unavailable.
The cargo war risk insurance program provides continuous coverage across the supply chain, including ocean or air transit, port storage and inland delivery, addressing gaps typically left by conventional insurance policies that cover only a single stage of cargo movement. DP World said it has secured more competitive pricing through its scale and relationships with global insurance markets.
Yuvraj Narayan Group CEO – DP World
“This is about solving a real, immediate problem for global trade. 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.”
The insurance solution covers physical loss or damage caused by war-related risks, including conflict, civil unrest, seizure and derelict weapons. DP World said all valid claims will be settled with zero deductible.
The cargo war risk insurance program is available to companies trading in or through the Middle East and is intended to support supply chain continuity across major trade corridors, including the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and surrounding inland routes.
The cargo war risk insurance program includes:
End-to-end protection from ocean or air transit through to 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.
DP World stated that the flexible structure of the program allows cargo owners to adapt more effectively to changing shipping routes, evolving regional security conditions and shifting operational requirements across key Middle East trade corridors.
