Addresses gaps in fragmented and increasingly costly war risk insurance by providing continuous coverage across sea, air, port storage and inland transportatio

DP World has launched a first-of-its-kind cargo war risk insurance solution to help businesses navigate disruption across Middle East trade routes, where traditional insurance has become fragmented, costly and often unavailable.

The solution provides continuous coverage across the entire supply chain, from ocean or air transit through port storage and inland delivery, closing critical gaps left by conventional insurance policies, which typically insure a single leg of the journey. By leveraging its scale and relationships across global insurance markets, DP World has also secured pricing that is significantly more competitive than standard war risk premiums.

“This is about solving a real, immediate problem for global trade,” said Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO, DP World. “Supply chains don’t stop at the port or the shoreline, and neither should insurance. For the first time, cargo owners can access a single policy that protects goods across the entire journey, even in high-risk environments, helping keep trade moving when it matters most.”

The solution covers physical loss or damage caused by war-related risks, including conflict, civil unrest, seizure and derelict weapons, with all valid claims settled with zero deductible.

Available to all companies trading in or through the Middle East, the programme is designed to maintain supply chain continuity across key trade corridors, including the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and surrounding inland routes. The programme offers a range of options, including:

• End-to-end protection from ocean or air transit through to inland delivery.
• Standalone ocean, air or land transit policies.
• Automatic port storage cover for up to 14 days.
• High coverage limits, including up to $400 million per shipment and $1 million per inland movement.

This flexibility enables cargo owners to adapt quickly to changing routes and operational realities.

HOW IT WORKS: Example shipment from Asia to the Middle East

Cargo travels by sea into Jebel Ali, where it is stored at port for several days before clearance, then transported by truck to its final inland destination.

With traditional insurance: Coverage typically applies only during ocean transit, leaving gaps during port storage and inland transport.

With DP World’s solution: A single policy provides continuous protection across the entire journey, from entry into the war risk zone through to final delivery.

Why this matters: 

·       Traditional cargo insurance typically excludes war risk or requires separate cover

·       Coverage often ends at discharge, leaving gaps during port handling and inland transport

·       Carriers do not cover war-related losses, as these fall outside their liability

DP World’s solution closes these gaps with continuous, end-to-end protection.

The solution builds on DP World’s integrated logistics capabilities and deep relationships across global insurance markets. By combining operational expertise with financial risk solutions, DP World is extending its role beyond ports and terminals to become an end-to-end supply chain partner, supporting customers in even the most challenging environments.