Container Drayage Insurance: What Shippers Need to Know

Container Drayage Insurance: Protecting Your Cargo from Port to Warehouse

When shipping containers arrive at PortMiami or Port Everglades, the short but critical journey from port to warehouse — known as container drayage — exposes cargo to real risk. Understanding drayage insurance is essential for every importer moving goods through South Florida.

Why Drayage Insurance Matters

Container drayage may cover only 20-50 miles, but accidents, theft, and damage during this leg happen more often than most shippers realize. Miami’s congested port corridors, I-95 traffic, and Florida’s unpredictable weather all increase risk. Without proper coverage, a single incident could mean tens of thousands in losses.

Types of Drayage Cargo Coverage

There are several insurance options for drayage shipments. Motor carrier cargo liability is the baseline — required by the FMCSA, but it typically covers only $5 per pound. All-risk cargo insurance covers damage from nearly any cause during transit. Warehouse-to-warehouse coverage extends protection from origin to final destination, including the drayage leg.

What to Look for in a Drayage Provider

When choosing a drayage company in Miami, ask about their insurance minimums, claims process, and whether they carry contingent cargo coverage. An asset-based 3PL like Go Freight typically carries higher coverage limits because they own the trucks and have more control over the process.

How Go Freight Protects Your Shipments

Go Freight provides container drayage services throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. As an asset-based carrier, we maintain comprehensive cargo insurance and offer additional coverage options for high-value freight. Our drivers are trained professionals who handle your containers with care from CFS facilities to your warehouse.