RULE: 5 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING HANDLING OF OUT-OF-GAUGE CARGO Eff: 09MAR2017
| Effective | 09MAR2017 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 09MAR2017 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
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, in NRAs, or on Web Rate Pages in
governed by 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 as otherwise
provided in individual NRAs, or on individual Web Rate Pages in
Tariffs governed by this Tariff, cargo, subject to the rates,
charges and provisions named in this Tariff, in NRAs, or on Web
Rate pages in Tariffs governed by this Tariff, when tendered to
Carrier in a break bulk, loose or 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 in an individual NRA, or on a Web Rate Page in a
Tariff governed by 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 named in the NRA or on the Web Rate Page in the
Tariff governed by this Tariff, 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.
