RULE: 2.7 - PRIOR BOOKING REQUIREMENTS Eff: 21APR2015

Effective 21APR2015
Filed 21APR2015
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Carrier requires the prior booking of:
     
a. All cargo weighing over 1 W-ton or which cannot be
   loaded within the inside of a standard closed
   container.  Cargo booking must be made sufficiently in
   advance of scheduled sailing so that any specialized
   equipment required to handle or transport the cargo can
   be obtained and furnished to Shipper in sufficient time
   to accomplish loading and movement of cargo to shipside
   prior to scheduled sailing date; and
     
b. All Full containerload "Shipper Load, Stow and Count"
   shipments (See Rule 2.23).  Cargo booking must
   be made sufficiently in advance of scheduled sailing so
   that empty container(s) can be made available for
   Shippers to load and return to Carrier's Terminal, CY or
   Rail Yard/Ramp prior to departure date of train or
   vessel on which cargo has been booked.  Shipper MUST
   specify the cargo to be transported and the number and
   type of container(s) desired to accomodate shipment at
   time of booking; and
     
c. All explosives, hazardous, flammable or dangerous cargo
   as defined in Rule 16.  See Rule 16 for specific
   requirements when booking such cargo; and
     
d. All shipments moving on an "ORDER" B/L or any shipment
   for which Carrier has been requested to provide shipping
   documentation; and
     
e. All cargo requiring transportation in mechanically
   refrigerated, heated, insulated or ventilated
   containers/equipment.  (Protective Services - See Rule
   2.5).

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