RULE: 2.9 - PACKING, PACKAGING AND MARKS Eff: 11FEB2019
| Effective | 11FEB2019 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 11FEB2019 |
| Filing Codes | C |
When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is
specified in an individual NRA, NSA or Rate TLI named in any Tariff
governed by this Tariff, such rate will ONLY apply on shipments of the
commodity so packed or packaged. Additionally, all shipments will be
SBJ to the following packing and marking provisions:
a. All shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation
MUST be packed in a manner that will insure safe
transportation with ordinary care and due diligence on
the part of the Carrier. Such packing shall at least
meet the standards set for shipping within the
boundaries of the United States, and shall at least be,
in the sole judgement of the Carrier, adequate to
protect the cargo from damage during ordinary handling
and ocean transportation. Carrier will assume no
liability for any damage to cargo caused by negligent,
improper or inadequate packing or packaging.
b. Except as otherwise provided and except on FCL shipments subject
to Rule 2.23 ("Shipper Load, Stow and Count") each individual piece,
package, carton, bundle or unit included in a shipment MUST bear in
a clear and legible manner: Marks and Numbers (which marks and
numbers together with the place of destination MUST appear on the
Shipper's Receipts and B/Ls), Place of Destination and Origin
(including country), the Name and Address of the Consignee, Shipper
and notify party, and the Gross weight of each piece, package or unit.
In the case of a shipment moving on an "Order Notify" B/L, or which
is consigned "C.O.D.," each piece, package, carton, bundle or unit
MUST also be marked accordingly. The Carrier will NOT be responsible
for Shipper's failure to observe the marking regulations of the
destination country, NOR for the accuracy of Shipper furnished labels
and/or information used to prepare such labels.
c.1. Any single article, which, by its nature, may be shipped
without danger of damage in ordinary handling while
lacking boxing, crating or wrapping will be accepted as
suitably packed for transportation when tendered to the
Carrier without boxing, crating, wrapping or other
packaging.
c. UNPACKED COMMODITIES:
1. Any single article, which by its nature, may be shipped without
danger of damage in ordinary handling while lacking boxing, crating
or wrapping will be accepted as suitably packed for transportation
when tendered to the Carrier without boxing, crating, wrapping or
other packaging.
2. Vehicles, new or used, not in containers, will be received and
accepted for transportation without boxing, crating, wrapping or other
packaging. However, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal
Operator will NOT perform or provide technical inspection and/or check
of vehicle's inside or outside equipment and/or accessories.
Therefore, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal Operator
will neither be liable for, nor responsible for, any loss, damage or
non-operation of any vehicle's equipment and/or accessories unless
such loss or damage is directly due to the negligence or cause of the
Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore or Terminal Operator. Additionally,
Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and Terminal Operator will not be
liable for loss and/or damage to any loose articles or cargo left in
or packed inside a vehicle at the time vehicle is tendered for
transportation. Shipper must separately tender such loose articles or
cargo as a separate shipment which will be transported on a separate
B/L from the B/L covering the vehicle.
d. CARGO SHIPMENTS CONTAINING CONIFER WOOD PACKAGING: All Cargo exported
or imported from, to or thru U.S. Ports and Points MUST comply with
ISPM-15 standards for Wood Product marking and treatment. Goods
should not be packed in/on conifer wood containers, unless the
containers are heat treated at a temperature of 56 degrees Celsius or
higher for a minimum of 30 continuous minutes, or have been treated by
other means approved by the relevant authority of the destination
country, including fumigation or treatment with Methyl Bromide. Goods
packed in/on conifer wood containers MUST also be marked on all four
(4) sides of the container to certify treatment in accordance with the
ISPM-standards. If the cargo is packed in/on wooden containers made
from wood other than conifer wood, or packed in/on non-wood
containers, Shipper MUST submit relevant documents indicating such
case. If Shipper fails to comply with these regulations, or fails to
provide the required documentation, and as a result cargo is held,
quarantined or otherwise delayed at destination or via ports en route
to destination, Shipper shall remain liable for, and hold Carrier
harmless from, all charges incurred for demurrage, detention,
inspection, unpacking, repacking, treatment, dismantling and/or
material disposal.
