Standard carrier liability covers only a fraction of a vehicle's value. Our all-risks marine cargo insurance, written to Institute Cargo Clauses (A), protects the full declared value of your vehicle from collection to delivery.
We arrange port-to-port and warehouse-to-warehouse cover for cars, motorhomes, motorbikes and commercial vehicles shipped from any UK port.
Quick Answer
Marine cargo insurance for vehicle shipping from the UK is written to Institute Cargo Clauses (A) — the broadest all-risks cover available. Policies are placed with Lloyd's syndicates and A-rated insurers, with premiums typically 1.0% to 2.5% of declared value depending on vehicle type, route and warehouse-to-warehouse extension. Same-day cover notes issued.
Standard carrier liability under the Hague-Visby Rules caps recovery at SDR 2 per kilogram of cargo — for a 1,500kg saloon that is roughly £2,500, a fraction of the vehicle value. All-risks marine insurance fills that gap by covering the full agreed value of the vehicle from collection through to delivery.
We arrange port-to-port cover (load port to discharge port) and warehouse-to-warehouse cover (UK collection address to destination delivery address). Add-ons include war and strikes (SRCC) cover, total-loss only at lower premium, and concealed-damage discovery periods. Lloyd's-backed policies pay claims in GBP or USD without currency conversion delay.
Why Choose Our Marine Cargo Insurance
Institute Cargo Clauses (A)
All-risks cover, the broadest standard available.
Agreed Value
Cover written to your declared value, not depreciated market value.
Warehouse to Warehouse
Optional cover from UK collection to overseas delivery address.
Same-Day Cover Note
Binding cover issued within hours for time-critical bookings.
Lloyd's-Backed Underwriters
Policies placed with Lloyd's syndicates and A-rated insurers.
Claims Handled In-House
Single point of contact from incident through settlement.
How It Works
Declare Value
Independent valuation, invoice or fair market evidence.
Premium Quote
Typically 1.0–2.5% of declared value.
Cover Note
Same-day cover note issued on payment.
Policy & Schedule
Full policy documents within 5 working days.
Claims Support
In-house claims team handles any incident end-to-end.
Indicative Pricing
Prices are estimates for a standard car. Get an exact quote for your vehicle.
Standard car (port-to-port)
Of declared value, minimum £45
Standard car (warehouse-to-warehouse)
Of declared value, minimum £75
Classic / luxury car
Agreed-value basis
Motorcycle
Minimum £35
Transit Times & Indicative Prices
Sample routes for marine cargo insurance from UK ports. View full schedule.
| Route | Method | Transit (days) | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard car port-to-port (any route) | ICC (A) port-to-port | Bound same day | 1.0% of value |
| Standard car warehouse-to-warehouse | ICC (A) warehouse-to-warehouse | Bound same day | 1.5% of value |
| Classic or luxury car (agreed value) | ICC (A) agreed-value | Bound same day | 1.8% of value |
| Motorcycle (any route) | ICC (A) | Bound same day | 1.2% of value (£35 min) |
Documents Required
Paperwork our team prepares or collects for every marine cargo insurance booking. See the full documents guide.
V5C Logbook
Original DVLA V5C registration document. We submit the V5C/4 export notification on your behalf.
Passport or Photo ID
A valid passport or UK photo driving licence is required for export customs and destination clearance.
Proof of Purchase
Invoice, bill of sale or auction receipt to support the customs declared value.
Proof of Address
Utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months.
Export Declaration
We file the C88/CHIEF or CDS export entry with HMRC and supply the MUCR reference.
Destination Import Documents
Country-specific paperwork such as NOVA, GCC certificate, RAV/SEVS, RIV or EPA/DOT release, prepared by our agent network.
Vehicle Types We Ship
All vehicle classes accepted under marine cargo insurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is marine insurance included in the shipping quote?
What does Institute Cargo Clauses (A) cover?
How do I make a claim?
Why is carrier liability insufficient?
How much does marine insurance cost?
What is excluded from Institute Cargo Clauses (A)?
How fast can cover be bound?
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About this page
Operated by Ship Cars RoRo, a UK-based international vehicle shipping specialist. BIFA-affiliated forwarder with weekly RoRo, container and shared container sailings from Southampton, Tilbury, London Gateway, Felixstowe and Bristol to 150+ countries.
- Author: Zahir Hussain, Head of Vehicle Export, Ship Cars RoRo
- Last updated: 2026-05-12
- +44 (0)1495 320540
- info@shipcarsroro.co.uk
- United Kingdom — serving worldwide
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