Effective	09AUG2021
Filed	09AUG2021
Filing Codes	IC

a. Argos Group, Inc. expressly reserves the right, at its sole
   discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without notice, to transfer
   cargo in its possession from 1 (one) container to another, to shift
   cargo from 1 (one) underlying vessel operating common carrier to
   another and/or to substitute 1 (one) mode of transportation for
   another at any point in, or for any portion of, the through
   transportation service provided by the Carrier.  Any such transfer,
   shifting or substitution shall be deemed to be within the contract of
   affreightment and shall NOT be considered a deviation therefrom.
     
b. Alternate or Substituted Service between Ports:
   Argos Group, Inc. reserves the right to transfer cargo to alternate or
   substitute ports of service by trucking, rail, or any other means of
   transportation deemed appropriate by the Carrier, within the range of
   ports named in Rule 1.2 or 1.4.  Except as otherwise provided below,
   such substituted service or transfer arrangements shall NOT result
   either directly or indirectly in any lessening or increasing of the
   cost or expense which the Shipper would have borne had the cargo moved
   from, to or through the port(s) originally intended.
     
c. When rates differentiated ONLY by the transportation route utilized
   are named in NRAs and Rate Tariffs governed by this Tariff and
   Carrier, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph a. above, forwards
   cargo to destination via alternate or substituted port service,
   freight charges shall be assessed based on the transportation route
   selected by the Shipper or Consignee, or the freight charges
   applicable via the actual route of movement, whichever is lower.
     
d. Nothing in this Tariff shall be construed as requiring Argos Group,
   Inc. to transport cargo or furnish service for which is does not have,
   or cannot obtain, suitable or sufficient transporting containers or
   equipment, nor to accept cargo when underlying vessel-operating-
   common-carrier or inland carrier services are NOT available.  Further
   nothing in this Tariff shall be construed as creating any obligation
   for Argos Group, Inc. to institute or maintain any service from or to
   any port or point where it is impractical, unsafe or unlawful to
   operate transportation services or if strikes, labor disturbances,
   civil commotion, military actions, or riots are occurring at the time
   shipment is tendered or delivered.
     
e. FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE:  "Without prejudice to any rights or privileges
   of the Carrier under covering Bills of Lading, Dock Receipts, or
   Booking Contracts under applicable provisions of law, in the event of
   war, hostilities, warlike operations, embargoes, blockages, port
   congestion, strikes or labor disturbances, regulations of any
   governmental authority pertaining thereto or any other official
   interferences with commercial intercourse arising from the above
   conditions and affecting the Carrier's operations, the Carrier reserves
   the right to cancel any outstanding booking or contract in conformity
   with Federal Maritime Regulations and the Shipping Act, as amended.

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