Effective	09SEP2010
Filed	09SEP2010
Filing Codes	I

a. Carrier 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:
   Benchmark Worldwide Logistics, Inc. d/b/a Star Ocean Lines 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 or service utilized are named in this Tariff and
   Carrier forwards cargo to destination via another port
   or service due to error, ommission, or pursuant to
   the provisions of Rule 1.5.a., 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 Benchmark
   Worldwide Logistics, Inc. d/b/a Star Ocean Lines 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 Benchmark Worldwide Logistics,
   Inc. d/b/a Star Ocean Lines 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 of 1984.

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