RULE: 2.080 - SHIPPER'S LOAD AND COUNT Eff: 24JAN2022

Effective 24JAN2022
Filed 24JAN2022
Filing Codes IC

When containers are loaded and sealed by shipper, carrier or its
authorized agent will accept same as "Shipper's load and count" and the
Bill of Lading shall be so noted, and: No container will be accepted for
shipment if the weight of the contents thereof exceeds the weight
carrying capacity of the container.  Carrier will not be directly or
indirectly responsible for:
  
1) Damage resulting from improper loading or mixing of articles in
   containers, or shipper's use of unsuitable or inadequate protective
   and securing materials when loading to open-side flat-rack type
   containers. 
  
2) Any discrepancy in count or concealed damage to articles. Except as
   otherwise noted, shipments destined to more than one port of discharge
   may not be loaded by the shipper into the same container.
  
Except as otherwise provided, materials, including special fittings, and
labor required for securing and properly stowing cargo in containers
moving in CY service, including but not limited to lashing, bulkheads,
cross members, platforms, dunnage and the like must be supplied by
shippers at their expense and the carrier shall not be responsible for
such materials nor their return after use. The carrier shall not be
liable in any event for any claim for loss or damage to the cargo arising
out of improper or inadequate mixing, stuffing, tallying or bracing of
cargo within the container. 

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