RULE: 5 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING HANDLING OF OUT-OF-GAUGE CARGO Eff: 07DEC2024
| Effective | 07DEC2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 07DEC2024 |
| Filing Codes | I |
The application of Out-Of-Gauge Cargo (i.e. Carge that is Extra Length, Width and/or Height) Charges will be governed by the following provisions and conditions: a. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN/ON OCEAN CONTAINERS: Cargo, subject 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 Out-Of-Gauge Charges. However, Carrier reserves the right to refuse to accept any shipment loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC Container that contains pieces, packages or units which are not wholly loaded within the inside of a single closed container and/or which overhangs any side of a Drop Frame, Flatbed, FlatRack or Platform Container; OR which exceeds 8ft 6in in height when loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC OpenTop Container. Further, unless prior booking and special arrangements have been made with and accepted by the Carrier, Carrier will NOT provide COL or underlying VOCC Flat Rack, Open Top or similar equipment to handle cargo that cannot be loaded wholly within the bounds of a single container, or accept such cargo loaded in/on SOL equipment. Any fines or penalties imposed as a result of the misapplication or misstatement of actual cargo dimensions 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 when Carrier provides Break Bulk Service (See Rule 2.1) subject to a rate on a Web Rate Page in this Tariff, all other Cargo subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier in a break bulk, loose or in an uncontainerized form will NOT be subject to any Out-Of Gauge Charges and will be accepted without special arrangement PROVIDED each individual piece, package or unit in the shipment can loaded within the inside of a single closed container and/or does NOT exceed 35ft in length and/or 7ft in width and/or 8ft in height (or such other length limit provided on an individual Web Rate Page in this Tariff). Shipments containing individual pieces, packages or units which cannot be loaded wholly within the inside of a single closed container and/or which exceed the dimensions listed above, will be accepted by the Carrier for transportation ONLY after special arrangement and prior booking, and will be SBJ to applicable Out-Of-Gauge Charges applying to such Shipment, which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete description, including all dimensions and gross weight, of any article exceeding the limits specifed above, at the time cargo is booked with Carrier.
