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Container terminal liability insurance covers yard negligence and equipment error — returning NRIs operating CFS/ICD need cover alongside stevedoring and port liability.
Bind terminal liability before first vessel discharge — stevedoring alone does not cover yard storage
Container terminal liability insurance responds when yard handling or equipment error causes container damage or cargo loss.
Returning NRIs operating private CFS at JNPT, Mundra, or Chennai need terminal cover alongside stevedoring contract.
Stevedoring lane: stevedoring guide for berth handling layer.
Terminal stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal liability | Yard + equipment error | Vessel collision |
| Stevedoring | Berth load/discharge | Long-term storage |
| Warehouse keeper | Bonded storage | Terminal crane error |
| Cargo | Goods in transit | Operator negligence |
Purchase flow
Terminal licence
Port/customs approval.
Sum insured
Per TEU + agg.
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Bind policy
Before first discharge.
Equipment list
Crane + reach stacker.
Stack
Terminal kit
- Port contract.
- Equipment schedule.
- Policy schedule.
- WC cert.
- Claim hotline.
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Reefer containers
Plug-in failure needs separate sub-limit — declare reefer volume at quote.
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vs stevedoring?
Stevedoring covers berth load/discharge; terminal covers yard storage and equipment.
vs warehouse?
Warehouse keeper covers bonded godown; terminal covers port yard operations.
GST?
18% GST on marine insurance premium.
Claim?
Joint survey within 24h — preserve container photos and EDI gate records.
Empty depot?
Empty container damage may need separate extension — verify at quote.
Customs bond?
Terminal operator bond is separate from liability policy — both required.
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