Limited liability insurance
is available for protection against loss, damage and or pilferage at a cost
of 3% of the declared
value. Insurance must be requested in writing prior to pick up of the goods.
This insurance is subject to exclusions and
limitations per our open cover marine policy. This insurance is subject to a
deductible of 3% of the value, $300. minimum
deductible.
Any damage or missing
goods must be noted on the consignee sign off sheet at the time the consignee
or his designated agent
takes possession of the shipment. Notification of a claim must be sent to American
Baggage, within ten days of receipt of
goods, and in writing.
INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
provide for free insurance up to $20 per kilo, as long as the shipment is in
their possession. All
claims under this provision must be made directly with the international airline
and not through American Baggage.
STEAMSHIP LINES offer
free insurance up to $500 per box (maximum $1450 per shipment), as long as it
is in their possession.
Note, any shipment given to the steamship line as a shrink-wrapped skid or multiple
boxes within a container is considered
as one box. All claims under this provision must be made directly with the steamship
line and not through American Baggage.
To qualify for this free insurance coverage, the declared value of the shipment
packing list cannot exceed $1450 USD.
American Baggage Inc.
World Headquarters
236 Pleasant St., Methuen, MA 01844
Call Toll Free: (800) 752-6773 (USA and Canada)
Tel: (978) 975-0142 Fax: (978) 975-0187
CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE HOURS
Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm
Sat 9am to 1pm.
[Eastern time]