Cargo Insurance — All Modes of Transport | GCI Global

Cargo Insurance

Protect your shipments against loss, damage and theft. GCI Global issues cargo insurance certificates directly for all modes of transport — air, ocean and ground.

Why insure your cargo?

Carrier liability is limited by law and rarely covers the full commercial value of your goods. A damaged container, a lost pallet, a truck accident — without cargo insurance, the financial risk falls entirely on the importer or exporter. GCI Global offers cargo insurance certificates for each shipment, issued through our insurer partner, at competitive rates.

What is covered

Our cargo insurance covers all modes of transport on an All-Risk basis — the broadest available coverage.

Air freight

Coverage for goods transported by air from origin to final destination, including handling at airports and consolidation facilities.

Ocean freight

Coverage for FCL and LCL ocean shipments, including loading, sea transit, unloading and delivery to the consignee.

Ground freight

Coverage for shipments by truck across Canada and the United States, including LTL and FTL, from pickup to final delivery.

Intermodal

Coverage for shipments that use multiple modes of transport in sequence (e.g., truck + air + truck) — continuous coverage throughout.

Open Cover — certificate per shipment

GCI Global operates under an Open Cover policy with our insurer. This means we can issue an insurance certificate for each of your shipments quickly, without requiring a separate policy application each time.

Speed

Certificate issued at the same time as your freight booking — no delays, no paperwork back-and-forth.

Flexibility

Each shipment is insured individually for its declared value. You only pay for the shipments you insure.

Simplicity

One contact for your customs clearance, freight and insurance. Everything coordinated at GCI Global.

Common exclusions

The following are generally not covered (subject to specific policy terms):

Pre-existing damage prior to shipment

Inherent vice or nature of the goods (natural deterioration, perishables without special coverage)

Intentional misconduct or gross negligence of the insured

War, strikes and civil unrest (available as optional add-ons)

Why insure with GCI?

Issued by your own broker

Your freight broker issues your insurance certificate directly. No third party to manage — GCI coordinates your shipment and its coverage at the same time.

Competitive rates

Because we handle a large volume of shipments, we offer competitive insurance rates through our insurer partner. No hidden fees.

Fast claims support

In the event of a claim, GCI Global assists you in compiling the required documentation and liaising with the insurer — we don't leave you on your own.

How to insure a shipment

Simple process — just let us know when booking your shipment:

When requesting a freight quote or booking, indicate that you want cargo insurance

Provide the declared value of the goods (commercial invoice value + freight costs)

We issue the insurance certificate and include it with your shipping documents

In case of loss or damage, contact us immediately — we guide you through the claims process