Breakage of Packing

Breakage of Packing is an additional risk in marine cargo transportation insurance, covering losses caused by the breakage of packing during transit. This risk primarily addresses the risk of goods being lost, leaking, or contaminated due to the rupture of packing containers (such as bags, drums, boxes, etc.) caused by handling, loading and unloading, or the jolting of the means of conveyance. It is commonly used in the transportation of bulk cargo, bagged cargo, or goods using fragile packaging, such as chemical fertilizers, grain, cement, etc. Points to note: Breakage of Packing is usually insured as an additional risk and cannot be insured separately, and it only covers cargo losses caused by the breakage of packing, not losses arising from the inherent defects of the goods themselves or improper packing. Unlike "Risk of Clash and Breakage," which covers the breakage of the goods themselves (such as glass or ceramics), Breakage of Packing covers cargo losses caused by the rupture of packing containers. In addition, if the breakage of packing is caused by the nature of the goods or improper packing, the insurance company may refuse compensation. Therefore, when insuring, the packing standards must be clearly defined, and it must be ensured that the packing meets transportation requirements.