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General Average Explained: Why You Might Have to Pay for Damage to Someone Else’s Cargo

September 19, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

A large container ship listing in a storm at sunset with containers fallen overboard into rough seas and a tugboat approaching, illustrating a General Average maritime emergency

General Average forces every cargo owner on a ship to share the cost of an emergency sacrifice made to save the vessel — even if your own cargo was never touched. Here’s how it actually works.

All Risk vs Named Perils: Choosing the Right Cargo Insurance Coverage

September 14, 2026September 7, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

Cargo surveyor inspecting a water-damaged cardboard shipping carton with a flashlight and clipboard inside a shipping container

Choosing correctly between all risk vs named perils cargo insurance is one of the most consequential decisions a shipper makes, since the wrong choice can leave a genuinely damaging loss completely uncovered even though a premium was paid every month. Cargo insurance quotes usually come with a clause letter attached — A, B, or C … Read more

Marine Cargo Insurance 101: What It Covers (and What It Doesn’t)

September 14, 2026August 21, 2026 by TradeMentorHQ Team

Marine cargo insurance explained: the real differences between Institute Cargo Clauses A, B, and C, what General Average means for undamaged cargo, and what coverage actually costs.