Primary Liability
Covered third-party injury and property damage.
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Intermodal and Drayage Insurance
Intermodal and drayage operations move containers between ports, rail yards, and customers — short-radius but high-frequency work involving non-owned equipment and interchange agreements.
Risks
Risks commonly faced
- Port and rail-yard congestion
- Non-owned chassis and containers
- Trailer interchange agreements
- Short-radius, high-frequency routes
- Certificate and UIIA-type requirements
- Terminal and gate exposure
Containers, chassis, and agreements
Drayage often involves non-owned trailers, chassis, and containers under interchange agreements, plus congested terminal environments.
- Port and rail-yard congestion
- Non-owned chassis and containers
- Trailer interchange agreements
- Short-radius, high-frequency routes
Coverage
Coverage commonly considered
The coverages below are commonly considered for this operation. The right combination depends on the specifics of your business.
Physical Damage
Covered loss or damage to your drayage tractors.
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Legal responsibility for covered container freight.
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Covered damage to non-owned chassis and trailers.
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Is this you?
- Port and rail drayage carriers
- Container and intermodal operations
- Carriers pulling non-owned chassis
- Operations under interchange agreements
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Information commonly requested
- Number of drayage tractors
- Ports and rail yards served
- Non-owned equipment handled
- Interchange agreements in place
- Certificate requirements
- Driver experience
- Insurance history and loss runs
- Requested effective date
Our process
How Talis helps
Drayage programmes account for interchange and terminal realities. We start with your terminals and agreements.
1
Discuss your operation
Tell us how you run — authority, drivers, equipment, cargo, and routes.
2
Review coverage needs
We identify applicable coverages and potential gaps for your operation.
3
Compare and place coverage
A licensed professional explains eligible options and the requirements to bind.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What coverage do drayage operations consider?
Commonly commercial auto liability, physical damage, motor truck cargo, and trailer interchange, given the non-owned equipment involved.
Why is trailer interchange important here?
Drayage frequently involves non-owned chassis and containers held under written interchange agreements, which trailer interchange coverage is built around.
Are UIIA-type requirements a factor?
Certain agreements and terminals set insurance and certificate requirements. Whether Talis supports a specific requirement depends on the situation; a professional can review it.
Does short radius reduce my exposure?
Not necessarily. High-frequency terminal work and non-owned equipment can add exposure even on short routes.
Related coverages
Coverages to explore
Coverage disclaimer. Coverage descriptions are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual coverage is subject to policy terms, conditions, limits, deductibles, exclusions, underwriting eligibility, and carrier availability. Please consult a licensed insurance professional regarding your specific operation.
Let’s Talk About Your Operation
Share the details of how you run and we can help you explore suitable coverage.