DP World has launched a new cargo war risk insurance solution designed to protect supply chains operating through increasingly volatile Middle East trade routes.
The programme aims to address growing concerns among cargo owners over fragmented, expensive and often unavailable war risk insurance coverage linked to regional instability. Unlike conventional policies that typically cover only one stage of transportation, DP World’s solution provides continuous protection across ocean or air freight, port storage and inland transport.
The insurance covers physical loss or damage resulting from war-related risks, including armed conflict, civil unrest, seizure and derelict weapons. DP World said all valid claims would be settled with zero deductible.
“This is about solving a real, immediate problem for global trade,” said Yuvraj Narayan, Group chief executive, 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 is available to companies trading in or through the Middle East and is intended to support continuity across major trade corridors including the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea and associated inland transport networks.
DP World said the programme offers flexible coverage options, including standalone ocean, air or land transit policies, automatic port storage protection for up to 14 days and shipment cover of up to US$400 million.
The company added that its scale and established relationships within global insurance markets enabled it to secure pricing below standard war risk premium levels.
Under the scheme, cargo entering ports such as Jebel Ali can remain insured throughout storage and onward inland delivery, removing protection gaps that commonly exist under traditional marine insurance arrangements.
DP World said the integrated model would help businesses adapt more rapidly to shifting trade routes and operational disruptions while maintaining reliable cargo protection across high-risk environments.
