RULE: 4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING HEAVY LIFT SERVICE Eff: 12MAY2009
| Effective | 12MAY2009 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 12MAY2009 |
| Filing Codes | C |
The application of Heavy Lift Cargo Charges will be governed
by the following provisions and conditions:
a. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN/ON OCEAN CONTAINERS:
Cargo, SBJ 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:
Except as otherwise provided in SubRules to this Rule or
in individual TLIs (rate Items), Cargo, SBJ to the
rates, charges and provisions named in this Tariff, or
in Rate Sections SBJ hereto, when tendered to Carrier in
a break bulk, 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 9000 lbs. Shipments containing individual
pieces, packages or units weighing in excess of 9000
lbs. 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 and SubRules hereto or in the TLI applying to such
shipment, which charge shall be in addition to all other
applicable charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete
description, including the estimated gross weight, of
each article at the time cargo is booked with Carrier.
