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If the party interested in goods does not perform the transport and storage by itself, this party usually commissions a logistics company. The issued contract for transport resp. storage is usually based upon national or international laws, standards and commonly used terms and conditions.

In general, the charterer - except for the navigation risks - puts himself in the same position as the owner of a ship. Based upon the charterer’s agreements, the charterer takes on board various risks regarding his ship, crew and load, as well as towards third parties and the environment.

The „containerization“ inside the intermodal trade has been growing steadily during the last years. The number as well as the size of ships transport more containers to all big port worldwide. There literally seems no place left where containers cannot be moved via lorries, inland vessels or via train. The containers, however, are thereby subject to various risks.

A small mistake is all it takes to cause a damage for business partners, customers, visitors or other third parties. Growing pressure on cost and economization raise the risk of claims for compensation as a result of damages with persons, property or financial assets by third parties. Very often, such cases cause painful financial challenge on the side of the injured.

Our members of the staff literally feel the drive to assist our clients with their passion within the field of mobility. Today’s fleet operators are facing various challenges. To manage a fleet does not only mean to take responsibility of the procurement of the fleet, but also to find a suitable insurance concept. It is of great importance to select an adequate partner during the search for such a concept.