RULE: 2.7 - PRIOR BOOKING REQUIREMENTS Eff: 04SEP2008

Effective 04SEP2008
Filed 04SEP2008
Filing Codes IR

Carrier requires prior booking of shipments for the 
 transportation of:
     
a. All cargo weighing over 1 W-ton or which cannot be 
   loaded within the inside of a single standard closed 
   container.  Cargo booking must be made sufficiently in 
   advance of scheduled sailing so that any specialized 
   equipment required to handle or transport the cargo can 
   be obtained and furnished to Shipper in sufficient time 
   to accomplish loading and movement of cargo to shipside 
   prior to scheduled sailing date; and
    
b. All Full containerload "Shipper Load, Stow and Count"
   shipments (See Rule 2.23).  Cargo booking must be made
   sufficiently in advance of scheduled sailing so that
   empty container(s) can be made available to Shippers to
   load and return to Carrier's Terminal, CY or Rail
   Yard/Ramp prior to departure date of train or vessel on
   which cargo has been booked.  Shipper MUST specify the
   cargo to be transported and the number and type of
   container(s) desired to accomodate shipment at time of
   booking; and
    
c. All explosives, hazardous, flammable or dangerous cargo
   as defined in Rule 16.  See Rule 16 for specific
   requirements when booking such cargo; and
     
d. All shipments moving on a "ORDER" B/L or any shipment 
   for which Carrier has been requested to provide shipping
   documentation; and
    
e. All cargo requiring transportation in mechanically
   refrigerated, heated, insulated or ventilated
   containers/equipment.  (Protective Services - See Rule
   2.5.)

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