Introduction: The Hidden Risks of Uninsured Cargo

In international shipping, cargo insurance is typically the merchant's responsibility, yet many new freight forwarders explicitly disclaim coverage for accidents, damage, or loss, leaving you to bear all costs if something goes wrong. Routes from China or India through Nepal involve 30+ days of trucking with multiple border crossings, stops, and exposure to current war risks and riots, making insurance non‑negotiable. Sea Sky Cargo Service solves this by mandating insurance on every shipment, providing comprehensive policies, and contractually guaranteeing claims support so your cargo stays protected from pickup to delivery.

Why Cargo Usually Falls on the Merchant

Standard shipping terms place cargo insurance squarely on the shipper (you):

• Forwarders and carriers limit liability to a tiny fraction of cargo value (often USD 0.50/lb), disclaiming responsibility for road accidents, warehouse damage, or theft.
• Common disclaimer: "No claims can be made with us" if your goods are damaged, they walk away, leaving you to chase airlines, truckers, or ports individually.
• Newer forwarders especially avoid insurance to keep quotes low, shifting all risk to you despite promising "door‑to‑door" service.

For Nepal's complex overland routes (China/India → Birgunj border → Kathmandu trucking), this leaves merchants exposed to landslides, strikes, breakdowns, and now war‑related disruptions. Sea Sky flips this model by requiring coverage upfront.

Nepal Routes Demand Insurance: 30+ Days of Exposure

Shipments from China or India to Nepal take 30–45 days overland, creating multiple risk points that uninsured cargo can't afford:

• Long duration risks: Extended trucking means more exposure to accidents, weather damage, tire blowouts, or mechanical failures.
• Border stoppages: Birgunj/Raxaul customs delays (2–7 days) leave cargo vulnerable in unsecured yards to theft or pilferage.
• Multiple breaks/handling: Factory → truck → border → ICD → final delivery involves 5+ handoffs where damage occurs.
• Current war phase: USA‑Venezuela tensions, regional riots, and Red Sea reroutes spike fuel costs and insurance premiums, but also seizure/piracy risks on feeder routes.

Without insurance, a single incident wipes out your margins. Sea Sky mandates protection for these exact vulnerabilities.

How Sea Sky Makes Insurance Seamless and Mandatory

Sea Sky Cargo Service sets a higher standard by formally requiring insurance on all shipments while also providing it directly:

• No shipments without coverage: Sea Sky refuses bookings without proper insurance, protecting both you and themselves from disputes.
• They provide the policy: If you lack coverage, Sea Sky arranges comprehensive marine/all‑risk insurance tailored to your cargo value and route.
• War phase essential: Policies include war risks, strikes, riots, and civil commotion critical amid current geopolitical tensions.
• 100% advance payments secured: With full prepayment common in unstable times, insurance ensures recovery if issues arise post‑payment.

This policy eliminates the "no claim with us" loophole plaguing other forwarders.

Sea Sky's Contractual Guarantees and Claims Support

What sets Sea Sky apart is their ironclad contractual guarantees:

• Everything covered: Contracts explicitly state all logistics risks (road, warehouse, border, war) fall under the insurance policy—no gaps or exclusions.
• Full claims handling: If damage/loss occurs, Sea Sky manages surveys, documentation, insurer negotiations, and recovery— you don't lift a finger.
• Proven track record: 37+ years serving Nepal means they've successfully claimed millions for clients on similar China/India/Nepal routes.
• Peace of mind: Unlike forwarders who "just give up," Sea Sky fights for your payout, often recovering 90–100% of values.

This end‑to‑end support turns insurance from a cost into a safety net.

Get Protected: Book with Sea Sky Today

In 2026's volatile world, skipping cargo insurance is gambling your business. Sea Sky Cargo Service eliminates the risk by mandating coverage, providing policies, and guaranteeing recovery for China/India/Nepal shipments.

Contact Sea Sky Cargo Service to insure your next load with confidence.