You need insurance from beginning to end. No exceptions whatsoever. Nobody knows that a problem exists until the container is opened. By that time 4 different companies have handled it and 4 weeks have passed. Who is to blame? This can be a nightmare. Things really move around in those containers as well no matter how well you pack them. This includes cars. Shipping companies are the scourge of the earth. Trust no one. Am I clear!
BTW-I have shipped approx 150 containers holding heavy equipment. Approx 15% are damaged. Especially the heavy stuff. Things shift in unloading and loading along with the journey. Containers get banged around a lot.