RULE: 14 - APPLICATION OF CO-LOADING SERVICES Eff: 12MAY2009
| Effective | 12MAY2009 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 12MAY2009 |
| Filing Codes | C |
UPS, a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC) may
tender cargo to other NVOCCs (a Receiving NVOCC) for
co-loading at its option, risk and expense, SBJ to the
provisions named below. For the purposes of this Rule,
"Co-Loading" is defined as the combining of cargo, in the
import or export foreign commerce of the United States, by
2 (two) or more NVOCCs for tendering to a Vessel Operating
Ocean Common Carrier (VOCC) under the name of 1 (one) or
more of the NVOCCs.
a. Carrier has entered into joint carrier-to-carrier
co-loading agreements with other NVOCCs. Carrier
reserves the right, at its option, to tender all, or any
portion, of a Shipper's cargo to such other NVOCC who
will then provide all, or any portion, of the through
transportation service to destination.
b. Carrier reserves the right, at its option, to tender
cargo to another NVOCC under a Shipper-to-Carrier
relationship to accomplish all, or any portion, of the
through transportation service to destination.
c. It is understood and agreed that when Carrier tenders
cargo to, and when applicable accepts a B/L issued by, a
receiving NVOCC for co-loaded cargo, such action shall
NOT increase, reduce, alter or otherwise remove Carrier's
liability to the Shipper for cargo tendered to Carrier.
Carrier's liability shall be and shall remain as stated
in Carrier's B/L issued at the time of shipment (See
Rule 8), or at Shipper's option as provided in Rule 12
(Ad Valorem).
d. When Carrier tenders cargo to another NVOCC for
co-loading, whether under a Carrier-to-Carrier agreement,
or as a Shipper, the Carrier's B/L will indicate in a
clear and legible manner that the Shipment has been
co-loaded with a receiving NVOCC. At Carrier's option,
Carrier may identify such receiving NVOCC by its
Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) as indicated in the
Directory of Standard Carrier Alpha Codes, NMF 101
(including reissues thereof), issued by the National
Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. The exercising
of its option to utilize co-loading service does NOT
alter or relieve Carrier of any responsibility for the
payment of all underlying Carrier or receiving NVOCC
rates and charges assessed for any portion of the
through transportation service and/or handling of the
cargo from origin to destination.
