RULE: 4 - HEAVY LIFT CARGO SERVICE & CHARGES Eff: 01JUN2016
| Effective | 01JUN2016 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 01JUN2016 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
The application of Heavy Lift Cargo will be governed by the
following provisions and conditions:
a. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN/ON OCEAN CONTAINERS:
Cargo, subject to the rates, charges and provisions
named in this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier already
loaded in/on ocean containers or transporting equipment
will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift Charges. However,
Carrier reserves the right to refuse to accept any
shipment loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC
container that is - 1) loaded beyond its marked weight
capacity; or 2) without manufacturers plate clearly
showing the specification of the container, including
its maximum weight capacity; or 3) when Shipper fails to
declare the gross weight of the loaded container. Any
fines or penalties imposed as a result of the
misapplication or misstatement of actual weight(s) on
the B/L and/or other Shipping Documents will be for the
account of the cargo.
b. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN A BREAKBULK, LOOSE OR
UNCONTAINERIZED FORM:
1. Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs (rate
Items), Cargo, subject to the rates, charges
and provisions named in this Tariff, when tendered to
Carrier in a breakbulk, loose or uncontainerized form
will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift Charges and will
be accepted without special arrangement PROVIDED the
weight of each individual piece, package or unit in the
shipment does NOT exceed 1,500 KGS per 1 CBM, OR,
PROVIDED the total weight of an entire shipment does
NOT exceed 7,200 KGS total combined weight (See
paragraph b.3 for Exceptions).
2. Shipments containing individual pieces, packages or
units equaling or exceeding a weight of 1,500 KGS per
1 CBM, OR when the total weight of a single shipment
equals or exceeds 7,200 KGS will be accepted by the
Carrier for transportation ONLY after special
arrangement and prior booking, and will be SBJ to any
applicable Heavy Lift Charges named in the TLI
applying to such shipment, or in paragraph b.3. below,
which charge shall be in addition to all other
applicable charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete
description, including gross weight and overall cubic
measurements, of any article exceeding 1 W-ton at the
time cargo is booked with Carrier.
3. Shipments originating at Carrier's Houston, TX CFS,
containing individual pieces, packages or units
exceeding 10,000 lbs. each will be SBJ to a Heavy Lift
Charge of US$1.00 per each 100 pounds, or fraction
thereof, calculated on all weight in excess of 10,000
lbs. of each piece, package or unit exceeding 10,000
lbs.
