Financial Security in France Shipping: Insurance Legislation and Needs
One of the most frequently asked questions when sending household goods or cargo from Turkey to France is: 'Do I have to take out insurance?'. In international transportation law (CMR Convention), there is always a basic insurance covering the legal responsibilities of the carrier company. However, this insurance may not always protect the full value of your items. As Han Bros Cargo, we offer transparent guidance to our customers regarding both legal requirements and 'voluntary additional guarantees' in your shipments on the France line. Creating a financial barrier against unexpected situations that may happen to your items on the road to Paris, Lyon, or Marseille is the cornerstone of a peaceful moving process.
Insurance Types: Legal Requirement and Additional Protections
The main policy types you will encounter in France shipping are:
- CMR Insurance (Mandatory): It is a legal guarantee that enters into force in case of fault of the carrier, which every truck performing international road transport must have. Its limits are determined over SDR (Special Drawing Rights).
- All-Risk Insurance (Recommended): It is full value protection covering not just carrier fault; but also natural disasters, riots, and all accidents beyond control. It should definitely be preferred especially in high-value furniture and antiques.
- Personal Effects Policies: These are special guarantee solutions reflecting the market value for second-hand household appliances, providing confidence in customs processes.
Why Should You Move Insured with Han Bros Cargo?
Although it is not possible to zero out risks in the logistics world, zeroing out their effects is as close as an insurance policy. As Han Bros Cargo, we professionally analyze potential risks that may occur at French customs and on highways. While our insurance fee usually consists of nominal figures like 1-2% of the transport cost, the protection it offers is priceless. Our expert process is fast and solution-oriented, and in case of a damage, we personally follow your compensation process by making reporting in accordance with French insurance standards. While moving to France with Han Bros, the financial security of your belongings is under our guarantee as well as physical security.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the insurance fee included in the shipping price?
Standard CMR insurance is usually included in Han Bros Cargo quotes; however, full-scope 'All-Risk' insurance is calculated separately according to the declared value of the item. Yes, we have policies offering wide protection even for used furniture and white goods in the scope of personal effects. You should check the items while receiving them and if there is a damage, you must keep a 'Damage Assessment Record' together with the delivery personnel and report it to us within 24 hours. A special 'Valuable Items' list is created for these types of items and a special risk policy is issued according to expert opinion. The insurance protection officially ends the moment your belongings are unloaded from our vehicle at your new address and delivered to you against signature. Do not leave risks to chance, insure your future. Be safe in France with Han Bros Cargo!Is insurance provided for my old items?
What should I do first in case of damage?
How are valuable paintings or antique items insured?
When does the insurance period end?
