Introduction: Freight Risks from USA-Venezuela Unrest

Civil unrest and military action between the USA and Venezuela is disrupting shipping in the Americas region, with tanker seizures, port damage, and a US oil blockade creating delays, reroutes, and higher risks of damage or loss to cargo. Even if your freight from Nepal doesn't go to Venezuela, indirect effects like higher surcharges, vessel diversions, and insurance premiums can impact your costs and timelines. Sea Sky Cargo Service addresses these risks by mandating insurance on every shipment, providing comprehensive coverage, and guaranteeing support for any insured issues.

How unrest impacts global freight

• Direct disruptions: US enforcement of a Venezuelan oil blockade has led to multiple tanker seizures and many shipowners avoiding Venezuelan waters entirely, creating congestion and delays in regional ports.
• Port and infrastructure damage: Recent strikes have affected commercial facilities like La Guaira port, forcing rerouting and extending transit times for container and bulk cargo.
• Indirect cost increases: Heightened war risk and insurance premiums are pushing up freight rates, bunker surcharges, and contingency fees across Americas and Atlantic trade lanes.

Sea Sky Cargo monitors these developments daily and adjusts routings to minimize exposure while ensuring all shipments carry proper insurance against war risks and disruptions.

Why insurance is crucial during this war phase

Longer routes, more stoppages, and heightened risks of collision, piracy, or seizure during the current USA-Venezuela conflict make insurance non‑negotiable for freight safety.

Key risks amplified by unrest:

• Extended transits and breaks: Rerouted vessels face longer voyages with more port calls, increasing chances of weather damage, theft, or mechanical issues.
• War and strike coverage: Standard marine insurance often excludes war risks; you need specific "war risk" and "strikes" extensions for protection against blockades, seizures, or civil unrest.
• Damage from stoppages: Prolonged holding in congested or unsafe ports heightens exposure to fire, flooding,

Sea Sky Cargo never ships without insurance and provides comprehensive policies that cover these war‑phase risks, giving you peace of mind for Nepal‑origin freight to USA, Europe, or Asia.

Sea Sky Cargo's insurance policy and guarantees

Sea Sky Cargo Service sets the standard by requiring insurance on every shipment and offering their own comprehensive marine cargo insurance to fill any gaps.

What Sea Sky provides:

• Mandatory coverage: No shipment leaves without proper insurance, protecting against loss, damage, theft, and war risks from pickup to delivery.​
• Comprehensive war‑phase protection: Policies include war risks, strikes, civil unrest, seizures, and quarantine essential during USA-Venezuela tensions.
• Contractual guarantee: Sea Sky's contracts explicitly state that all insured risks are covered, and their team will handle documentation, claims filing, and recovery on your behalf.
• Hands‑on support: If damage or loss occurs, Sea Sky coordinates surveys, paperwork, and negotiations with insurers so you focus on your business, not claims battles.

This approach ensures Nepal exporters and importers face zero uninsured exposure, even during prolonged disruptions.

Steps to protect your freight with Sea Sky

Follow these practical steps to safeguard shipments amid USA-Venezuela unrest:

1. Assess route exposure: Ask Sea Sky to map your freight path and flag any Venezuela‑adjacent risks, then choose safer alternative routings.
2. Secure war risk insurance: Let Sea Sky arrange or verify coverage that includes blockades, seizures, and civil commotion—standard in their bookings.
3. Upgrade packaging and tracking: Use tamper‑proof seals, GPS trackers, and reinforced packing to minimize damage during extended transits.
4. Build contingency buffers: Plan for 7–14 extra days in schedules, maintain safety stock, and agree delay penalties with customers.
5. Monitor and communicate: Rely on Sea Sky's daily risk updates and 24/7 status reports to stay ahead of disruptions.

Sea Sky handles the complexity so your freight arrives safely.

Why partner with Sea Sky during unstable times

With 38+ years handling Nepal's landlocked logistics, Sea Sky Cargo Service excels in risk management during geopolitical crises like the USA-Venezuela conflict. Their mandatory insurance, contractual guarantees, and dedicated claims support mean you never ship unprotected.