由 caicai8478 China-Myanmar cross-border transportation, whether by land, sea, or air, involves multi-country operations, multiple loading and unloading, and long-distance transportation, and there are many risks lurking in the entire process. A comprehensive cargo insurance and an effective risk avoidance strategy are not optional costs, but core investments to ensure trade profits and ensure business continuity. This article will systematically analyze the main risks in China-Myanmar logistics, and provide corresponding insurance and avoidance plans.
一、 Identification of the main risks of China-Myanmar transshipment
- Physical Loss & Damage damage)
Transportation accident: land transport truck accident, sea transport ship grounding/collision, air transport aircraft collision, etc.
Improper loading and unloading: Drops, collisions, hook damage, etc. during loading and unloading at the warehouse, port, and port.
Bad weather: windstorm in sea transport, shipwreck; rainstorm in land transport, mountain slide, road collapse (especially in northern Myanmar).
Characteristics of the goods: breakable goods, liquid leakage, raw goods, etc.
- Theft & Pilferage
Especially during certain sections of 陆路 transportation or port storage, the cargo may encounter whole batch robbery or random theft.
- Time-Related Risks
Delays: Border strait congestion, customs inspection delay, document mismatch, strike, weather reasons, etc. cause the transportation time to be greatly extended. This may be devastating for fresh produce, seasonal goods, or urgently needed production materials.
- Political risk & Administrative Risks)
Policy change: Myanmar’s export policy, customs tax rate sudden adjustment.
海关手留: Due to the reason of single certificate problem, product name mismatch, value 申漫 dispute, etc., the goods will be inspected by 海关手留, resulting in high port delay fees and storage fees.
Social unrest: Political instability or social unrest in local areas may affect transportation safety.
- Liability Risks
As a shipper, if your goods cause personal injury or property damage to a third party (such as leakage of dangerous goods) during transportation, you may be liable for damages.
- Core security: Details of cargo transportation insurance
Cargo insurance is the most direct and effective means of transferring the above-mentioned risks. - PRINCIPAL INSURANCE TERMS
China Insurance Articles (C.I.C.) / Articles of Association of Goods (I.C.C.) is the mainstream framework, usually providing three levels of protection:
(FPA – Free from Particular Average): The scope of coverage is the smallest. The main coverage is for total loss or joint loss of a whole batch of goods, and the coverage for partial loss (such as damage to individual boxes) is very limited.
Water damage insurance (WA – With Average): On top of the peace insurance insurance, we add compensation for partial losses caused by natural disasters (such as bad weather, lightning, and sea waves).
All Risks (All Risks): The widest range of coverage. 承保所保安全安全成动性成动最最的剧情主要讲述了的内容的剧情主要讲述了, War, Strike, Goods inherent defects, etc.).For China-Myanmar trade, it is strongly recommended to choose “All Risks” to get the most comprehensive protection.
- How to buy insurance?
Who is responsible: Decided by Incoterms.
EXW, FOB, FCA: Usually by Myanmar’s receiver.
CIF, CIP, DDP: Normally, China’s shippers are responsible for investment.
Best practice: Even if the contract stipulates that the other party provides insurance, it is also recommended that you separately purchase a copy of “Seller’s Profit Insurance” in order to prevent the other party from leaking insurance or having problems with the insurance.
Insurance Amount: Usually 110% of the invoiced value of the goods. An additional 10% is used to cover the expected profit and part of the expenses.
Process: Provide insurance policy to insurance companies or through freight brokers, including cargo details, ship name/car number, voyage, shipping/destination port, insurance amount, etc.
- Active defense: risk avoidance and management strategy
Insurance is compensation after the event, while proactive risk management can fundamentally reduce the probability of an accident. - Choose a reliable partner
Freight forwarders: Choose experienced freight forwarders who have strong networks and reputation in both China and Myanmar. They are familiar with the process and can effectively handle sudden events.
Transport company: Check the qualifications of the person carrying the vehicle, the condition of the vehicle/vessel and the safety record.
地地清关行: The most important step to ensure the smooth and fast flow of goods is to hire a professional 清关 agent in Myanmar.
- Specification 訳证与申报
Receipt: Ensure that the information on the commercial invoice, packing slip, delivery note/waybill, etc., is absolutely identical.
如实申报：切勿低报货开新 misdeclare (正语申报) product name. Once it is identified as fraudulent by the sea, it will face the risk of fines, non-receipt of goods and even being blacklisted.
- Enhanced cargo packaging and loading
Suitable packaging: According to the characteristics of the goods (easy to break, anti-tide, anti-rust), use high-strength, sufficient packaging materials, and clearly display the signs such as “easy to break”, “upward”.
Reasonable loading: Ensure that the goods in the container or truck are fixed firmly to avoid displacement and collision during transportation.
- Precautions for purchasing insurance
Accurate description of the goods: Don’t use “sample”, “parts”, etc. vague product names, please use specific, accurate names.
Timely 申报: Apply for insurance before or at the same time as the goods are shipped, to avoid disputes arising from “倒込口十”.
Understanding Excluded Liability: Carefully read the “Excluded Liability” clause on the insurance policy.
- Emergency preparedness
Maintain communication: Maintain real-time communication with freight brokers and freight forwarders, and track cargo dynamics.
Clear contact person: There is an emergency contact person in Myanmar, so that when a problem arises, it can be handled in the first time.
- How to claim after an accident?
第一时间Notification: Notify insurance companies and freight forwarders immediately, and provide insurance.
Retain on-site evidence: If the goods are damaged, take care of them yourself, or request a third-party surveyor to visit the site and issue a proof of damage to the goods. This is an important proof of claim.
Collection of claim documents: prepare a complete set of documents, usually including: original insurance policy, commercial invoice, packing slip, shipping document, proof of damage/inspection report, claim list, etc.
Submit a claim: Submit a written claim application and full set of documents to the insurance company within the specified time (usually 2 years).
Conclusion
The risk of China-Myanmar cross-border transportation exists, but cannot be managed. A mature trader should establish a dual protection mechanism of “active management + insurance”:
Risk prevention through careful selection of partners, standard operating procedures, and maximum limits **。
Unforeseen risks are transferred by 投保一利户来.**。
Peace of mind brought by this guarantee And financial stability is far more valuable than saving that one insurance fee. On the China-Myanmar trade channel full of opportunities and challenges, let stable risk management protect your cargo.