Depth Logistics carries A$50m in freight forwarders (professional) liability and public liability insurance with a leading underwriter. It means that, in the unlikely event we make an error while acting for you, our underwriter should respond to most claims, and the cover extends to the contractors we engage, such as shipping lines, trucking companies and airlines. This is not marine transit insurance, so we recommend you always insure your cargo; we can arrange marine insurance, usually quoted and in place the same day. We serve clients from Depth Defence Logistics Centres (2DLCs) in Brisbane and Darwin and our Townsville depot.
What our liability insurance covers
- Professional (freight forwarders) liability: errors we might make while acting for you.
- Public liability: property or public liability claims arising from a mishap.
- Contractors: the cover extends to contractors we engage to help carry out your logistics task, including shipping lines, trucking companies and airlines.
Why it matters
Because premiums are high, many freight forwarders do not take out this type of insurance, and those that do rarely carry a limit as high as A$50m. We work in demanding fields of logistics, including defence and heavy industrial supply chains, and our liability cover and ISO certifications underpin our promise of Absolute Reliability.
Liability insurance is not marine cargo insurance
This cover is not marine transit insurance for risks to your cargo in transport. It is prudent to insure your cargo at all times, whatever the mode of transport.
Marine cargo insurance
We can arrange marine insurance through leading underwriters. Contact us for a quote and details of the cover available. In most cases your cargo insurance can be quoted and in place the same day.
24-hour line
07 3054 4670Coolangatta
Head office
2/17 Griffith St
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Postal address: PO Box 811
Coolangatta QLD 4225
Brisbane
8 Culya St
Pinkenba QLD 4008
Darwin
31 Muramats Rd
East Arm NT 0822
Townsville
16 Mackley St
Garbutt QLD 4814
Frequently asked questions
How much liability insurance does Depth Logistics carry?
A$50m in freight forwarders (professional) liability and public liability insurance with a leading underwriter.
Does it cover the contractors you use?
Yes. It extends to contractors we engage, such as shipping lines, trucking companies and airlines.
Is freight forwarders liability insurance the same as cargo insurance?
No. It is not marine transit insurance. You should insure your cargo separately; we can arrange it.
How quickly can you arrange marine cargo insurance?
In most cases it can be quoted and in place the same day.
