The Risk of Theft, Pilferage and Non-Delivery (TPND) is an additional risk under marine cargo transportation insurance, covering losses to cargo during transit caused by theft, pilferage, and non-delivery of entire packages. Usage scenarios: It is typically added under Free from Particular Average (FPA) or With Particular Average (WPA) coverage, and is suitable for high-value, theft-prone goods such as electronic products and valuable clothing. Precautions: TPND does not cover non-delivery caused by improper packaging, natural loss, or short delivery by the shipper; theft refers to secretive taking, while pilferage refers to taking by force, both of which require evidence of external tampering; non-delivery must refer to the failure to deliver entire packages, rather than partial shortage. Differences from other terms: All Risks already includes TPND, so separate additional coverage is not required; it is listed alongside additional risks such as Fresh Water and/or Rain Damage and Shortage Risk, but the risks covered are different. When insuring, the insured amount and deductible must be clearly specified, and relevant evidence should be retained for claims.
📝 Examples
1. We are exporting a batch of smartphones. Due to concerns about theft during transportation, we specifically take out additional insurance with the insurance company for Theft, Pilferage and Non-Delivery (TPND) to ensure the safety of the goods. (Note: TPND is added on the basis of Free from Particular Average (FPA) insurance, covering the risks of theft and non-delivery of entire packages.)
2. The letter of credit requires the submission of an insurance policy covering All Risks, but the customer has specified additional coverage for TPND. We need to confirm that All Risks already includes this liability to avoid duplicate insurance. (Note: Clarify the inclusion relationship between All Risks and TPND to prevent unnecessary premium expenses and document discrepancies.)
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