DP World launches war risk cover for ME cargo, offers US$400M per shipment protection

UAE – DP World has launched an end-to-end insurance solution for cargo war risks for businesses trading through the Middle East, as conflict-related disruptions continue to impact shipping, aviation, and inland logistics across the region.

DP World said the new programme addresses gaps in conventional cargo insurance, which often covers only a single stage of transport and excludes several war-related risks.

Closing Coverage Gaps Across Transport Modes

The company said the solution provides continuous protection across ocean freight, air cargo, port storage, and inland transport under a single policy.

This comes at a time when shippers operating through the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea corridors are facing rising war risk premiums, route diversions, and capacity disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions.

Industry participants have increasingly raised concerns about fragmented insurance arrangements that leave cargo exposed during transhipment, storage, and inland delivery.

DP World said its solution covers physical loss or damage caused by war-related events, including conflict, civil unrest, seizure, and derelict weapons. The company added that all valid claims would be settled with no deductible.

Direct Statement from Leadership

“This is about solving a real, immediate problem for global trade,” said Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO of DP World.

“Supply chains don’t stop at the port or the shoreline, and neither should insurance. For the first time, cargo owners can access a single policy that protects goods across the entire journey, even in high-risk environments, helping keep trade moving when it matters most.“

Policy Structure and Coverage Limits

According to DP World, the policy structure allows cargo owners to choose between full end-to-end coverage and standalone insurance options for ocean, air, or inland transport.

The programme also includes automatic port storage cover for up to 14 days. The company said the policy offers coverage limits of up to US$400 million per shipment and up to US$1 million per inland movement.

DP World added that its scale and relationships across global insurance markets enabled it to secure pricing more competitive than the standard war risk premiums currently available.

Strategic Logistics Impact

For fresh produce exporters and logistics operators moving perishable cargo through high-risk corridors, this insurance solution reduces financial exposure to war-related delays, seizures, or damage.

The programme is available to companies trading in or through the Middle East and is designed to maintain cargo flows across trade corridors.

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