Shipping insurance rates for fragile goods
Importers have to pay higher insurance rates for fragile shipments. So do people who hire movers to transport delicate household goods like antique China, chandeliers and expensive wine glasses to a new residence.
Other fragile products like strawberries are sensitive to changes in temperature.
Shipping technologies such as intelligent package labels and monitoring devices can remotely trigger an alarm when fragile cargo is subjected to unacceptable shocks or temperatures. One example of a device that sends signals directly to a personal computer or laptop is Innovatorium Technologies’ wireless Environment Monitor.
Rather than replacing the need for shipment insurance, however, these technologies emphasize the need for adequate cargo coverage for fragile goods. This article pr...
