DP World has introduced a cargo war risk insurance solution aimed at addressing growing disruption across Middle East trade routes, where coverage has become increasingly fragmented, expensive, and in some cases unavailable.

The offering provides end-to-end protection across the full supply chain, covering ocean or air transit, port storage, and inland transportation under a single policy. This marks a departure from traditional insurance structures, which typically cover only one segment of a shipment’s journey, often leaving gaps at critical stages.

“This is about solving a real, immediate problem for global trade,” said Yuvraj Narayan, group CEO, DP World. “Supply chains don’t stop at the port or the shoreline, and neither should insurance. For the first time, cargo owners can access a single policy that protects goods across the entire journey, even in high-risk environments, helping keep trade moving when it matters most.”

The solution covers physical loss or damage caused by war-related risks, including conflict, civil unrest, seizure, and derelict weapons, with all valid claims settled without a deductible.

Available to companies trading in or through the Middle East, the programme is designed to ensure supply chain continuity across key corridors such as the Arabian Gulf, the Red Sea, and surrounding inland routes.

DP World said the product offers flexible coverage options, including full end-to-end protection, standalone policies for ocean, air, or land transit, and automatic port storage coverage for up to 14 days. Coverage limits extend up to $400m per shipment and $1m per inland movement.

The company highlighted that traditional cargo insurance often excludes war risk or requires separate policies, with coverage typically ending at discharge and leaving exposure during port handling and inland transport. By contrast, the new solution ensures continuous protection from entry into a war-risk zone through to final delivery.

The initiative leverages DP World’s scale and relationships across global insurance markets to secure more competitive pricing compared to standard war risk premiums.

The launch reflects DP World’s broader strategy to expand beyond port operations into integrated logistics and supply chain solutions, combining operational expertise with financial risk management tools to support customers navigating increasingly complex global trade environments.