DP World has introduced a first-of-its-kind cargo war risk insurance solution designed to give businesses uninterrupted coverage across Middle East supply chains, where traditional insurance has long fallen short.
The programme addresses a critical gap in conventional policies, which typically cover only a single leg of a shipment's journey. DP World's solution provides continuous protection from ocean or air transit through port storage and inland delivery, under a single policy.
"Supply chains don't stop at the port or the shoreline, and neither should insurance,"
said Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO of DP World.
"For the first time, cargo owners can access a single policy that protects goods across the entire journey, even in high-risk environments."
Coverage includes physical loss or damage from war-related risks such as conflict, civil unrest, seizure and derelict weapons, with all valid claims settled at zero deductible. The programme is open to all companies trading in or through the Middle East, spanning key corridors including the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and surrounding inland routes.
Options include end-to-end multimodal protection, standalone ocean, air or land transit policies, and automatic port storage cover for up to 14 days. Coverage limits reach up to $400 million per shipment and $1 million per inland movement.
By leveraging its scale and global insurance market relationships, DP World has secured pricing significantly more competitive than standard war risk premiums — a meaningful advantage at a time when such cover has become fragmented and costly for many operators.
The initiative marks a broader shift in DP World's positioning, extending its role beyond ports and terminals to become a full end-to-end supply chain partner for businesses operating in complex, high-risk environments.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
