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Uncompromised Security for Global Sea, Air & Land Freight

Our Marine Insurance covers the loss or damage to the Vessel or Cargo from the point of origin to the warehouse of the insured. Comply with Kenya Revenue Authority customs mandates with instant digital marine certificates.

Origin-to-Warehouse Scope Institute Cargo Clauses
Mombasa Port Shipping Containers and Freight Logistics

2. Marine Cargo & Transit Coverage

International freight involves immense exposure to rough seas, container capsizing, port handling mishandling, train derailments, and highway hijackings.

"Our Marine Insurance covers the loss or damage to the Vessel or Cargo from the point of origin to the warehouse of the insured."

Coverage Modalities Include:

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Ocean & Sea Freight: Full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) on global merchant vessels.
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Air Cargo Freight: High-value electronics, pharmaceuticals, and perishable goods via international air transport.
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Inland Transit & Road Haulage: SGR freight train transit from Mombasa Port / ICD Embakasi to inland warehouses across East Africa.
Port Containers and Vessels

Why Insure Your Marine Cargo with Crescent?

Key highlights that make Crescent Insurance Brokers the preferred marine risk intermediary for Kenya's leading importers and freight forwarders.

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Affordable Negotiated Rates

We have affordable rates specially negotiated with reputable insurance companies for both open covers and single-voyage non-open covers, delivering up to 40% cost savings for volume importers.

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Clearing & Forwarding Integration

Clearing and forwarding services available at affordable rates. Our logistics desk collaborates with trusted C&F agents at Mombasa Port, ICD Nairobi, and JKIA Cargo Center for seamless customs release.

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Instant Digital Certificates

Generate your mandatory KRA / KICD compliant Marine Cargo Certificate within 10 minutes. Fully integrated with the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (TradeNet).

Institute Cargo Clauses (A, B, C) Compared

Understand the exact level of protection applicable to your consignment.

Peril / Hazard Clause C (Basic Perils) Clause B (Intermediate) Clause A (All-Risk Comprehensive)
Fire or Explosion on Vessel ✓ Covered ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Vessel Sinking, Stranding or Capsizing ✓ Covered ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Overturning or Derailment of Land Conveyance ✓ Covered ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
General Average Sacrifice & Jettison ✓ Covered ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption & Lightning ✗ Excluded ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Washing Overboard (Cargo lost to waves) ✗ Excluded ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Entry of Sea, Lake or River Water into Hold ✗ Excluded ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Total Package Lost During Loading / Unloading ✗ Excluded ✓ Covered ✓ Covered
Theft, Pilferage & Non-Delivery (TPND) ✗ Excluded Optional Add-on ✓ Fully Covered
Rough Handling, Breakage & Rough Shifting ✗ Excluded ✗ Excluded ✓ Fully Covered

Open Covers vs. Single-Voyage Non-Open Covers

1. Marine Open Policy (For Regular Importers)

An ongoing annual facility designed for active commercial traders, manufacturers, and corporate supply chains. Every shipment dispatched from any global supplier is automatically protected as soon as the Bill of Lading is issued, without needing prior individual approval.

2. Single-Voyage Non-Open Policy (One-Off Shipments)

Ideal for individuals or companies importing one-off project machinery, personal motor vehicles, or single container consignments. You pay only for the exact voyage route.

Open an Importer Facility
Commercial Trade Advisory

What We Need to Issue Your Marine Certificate

Email or WhatsApp us these three documents, and your KRA-approved certificate will be ready in minutes.

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1. Commercial Invoice

Shows the description of goods, quantity, currency, and FOB / CIF cargo valuation.

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2. Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

Indicates the shipping line / airline, container number, vessel name, port of loading, and port of discharge.

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3. Packing List / IDF Copy

Import Declaration Form (IDF) number and detailed packing weight breakdown for customs clearance.

🚢 GET KRA-COMPLIANT MARINE CERTIFICATE NOW

Fast-Track Your Cargo Clearance with Affordable Marine Rates

Avoid port demurrage and customs delays. WhatsApp your Commercial Invoice or IDF directly to our Marine Cargo Desk for instant certificate issuance.

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