The main modes for inland transits are by road and by rail. However, some inland transits also take place by inland waterways and by post/courier. Marine Cargo Insurance Policy covers loss or damage to cargo in transit from one location to another within India. Marine cargo policy duration of cover subject to certain conditions is operative for the entire duration of the journey without any period of insurance. Marine Cargo Insurance (Inland) policy can be Specific Policy is issued to cover a single transit or Open Policy for a series of consignments which have to be periodically declared.