Marine Insurance Cover

Mission Express Ltd holds a full Marine Insurance Policy (No. 100001LL) with Lonham Marine Underwriters, Ipswich, IP4 1LN. The policy covers movements throughout the world with exception to the following countries whereupon terms and conditions must be agreed prior to shipment: Albania, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Burundi, Chechnya Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Somalia.

Subject Matter

Approved goods must be suitably packed and protected to withstand rigours of transit. The following commodities are excluded unless agreed by the Underwriters prior to sending and maybe able to be covered under a revised premium rate. Please consult with our Customer Services Dept whom will be able to establish confirmations and premiums if applicable:

Alcoholic beverages (this commodity is under review for general cover without prior notification and confirmation)
Antiques
Documents, monies of any description, securities, negotiable documents or instruments, bonds, bullion, stamps, credit & debit cards.
Fresh fish, fruit and vegetables
Furs, fishmeal and refined sugar
Glass products and items
Household goods and personal effects
Jewellery, watches and perfumes
Metals (other than iron and steel)
Micro chips, mother boards, and or memory of any kind which is not part of a complete system
Mobile telephones, components, parts and accessories
News print, pulp, reels of paper
Precious metals and stones
Tobacco and tobacco products
Maximum coverage £250,000 per sending.

International despatch premium: £35 minimum or the declared value for Customs and the carriage charges combined plus 10% and multiplied by 2%

UK domestic premium: £25 minimum or the declared value of the goods and the carriage charges combined plus 10% and multiplied by 0.9%