RULE: 4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE HANDLIND OF HEAVY LIFT Eff: 23FEB2015
| Effective | 23FEB2015 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 23FEB2015 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
The application of Heavy Lift Cargo 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, NRAs, NSAs or in Rate Tariff TLIs,
governed by this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier already
loaded in/on ocean containers or transporting equipment
will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift Charges. However,
Carrier reserves the right to refuse to accept any
shipment loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC
container that is - 1) loaded beyond its marked weight
capacity; or 2) without manufacturers plate clearly
showing the specification of the container, including
its maximum weight capacity; or 3) when Shipper fails to
declare the gross weight of the loaded container. Any
fines or penalties imposed as a result of the
misapplication or misstatement of actual weight(s) 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 as otherwise provided in individual NRA, NSA or in an
individual Rate Tariff TLI, governed by this Tariff, Cargo,
subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in this
Tariff, in NRAs, in NSAs or in Rate Tariff TLIs, governed by
this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier in a breakbulk, loose or
uncontainerized form will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift
Charges and will be accepted without special arrangement
PROVIDED the weight of each individual piece, package or unit
in the shipment does NOT exceed 1 W-ton. Shipments
containing individual pieces, packages or units weighing
in excess of 1 W-ton will be accepted by the Carrier
for transportation ONLY after special arrangement and
prior booking, and will be SBJ to any applicable Heavy
Lift Charges named in the NRA, NSA or Rate Tariff TLI, governed
by this Tariff applying to such shipment, which charge shall
be in addition to all other applicable charges. Shipper MUST
provide a complete description, including gross weight, of
any article exceeding 1 W-ton at the time cargo is booked with
Carrier.
