Transit Insurance NZ

What is Transit Insurance?

Transit insurance provides comprehensive cover for goods being transported within New Zealand by road, rail, or air. Whether you're moving stock between warehouses or delivering products to customers, this insurance protects your goods against loss or damage during transit.

Domestic transit can expose goods to various risks including accidents, theft, weather damage, and handling damage. Transit insurance ensures you're protected financially if these incidents occur.

What Does It Cover?

• Loss or damage during domestic transit
• Loading and unloading damage
• Theft during transit
• Road accident damage
• Fire and natural disaster
• Freight charges

Who Needs Transit Insurance?

Transit insurance is essential for:

• • Retailers moving stock between stores
• • Wholesalers distributing products
• • Manufacturers moving raw materials
• • E-commerce businesses delivering products

Typical Costs

Transit insurance is typically priced as a percentage of the goods value. Typical rates start from:

• • General goods: From 0.15% of value
• • Fragile goods: From 0.3% of value
• • Annual policies: Discounts available