RULE: 2.9 - CRATING, PACKING, PACKAGING AND MARKS Eff: 16APR2023

Effective 16APR2023
Filed 17MAR2023
Filing Codes CA

Control No. 23-01135
  
When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is
specified in an individual NRA or a Rate Web Page named in any Tariff
governed by this Tariff, such rate will ONLY apply on shipments of the
commodity so packed or packaged.  Additionally, all shipments will be SBJ
to the following packing and marking provisions:
     
a. All shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation MUST be packed in
   a manner that will insure safe transportation with ordinary care and
   due diligence on the part of the Carrier.  Such packing shall at least
   meet the standards set for shipping within the boundaries of the United 
   States, and shall at least be, in the sole judgement of the Carrier,
   adequate to protect the cargo from damage during ordinary handling and
   ocean transportation.  Carrier will assume no liability for any damage
   to cargo caused by negligent, improper or inadequate packing or
   packaging.
     
b. Except as otherwise provided and except on FCL shipments subject
   to Rule 2.23 ("Shipper Load, Stow and Count") each individual piece,
   package, carton, bundle or unit included in a shipment MUST bear in
   a clear and legible manner: Marks and Numbers (which marks and
   numbers together with the place of destination MUST appear on the
   Shipper's Receipts and B/Ls), Place of Destination and Origin
   (including country), the Name and Address of the Consignee, Shipper
   and notify party, and the Gross weight of each piece, package or unit.
   In the case of a shipment moving on an "Order Notify" B/L, or which
   is consigned "C.O.D.," each piece, package, carton, bundle or unit
   MUST also be marked accordingly.  The Carrier will NOT be responsible
   for Shipper's failure to observe the marking regulations of the
   destination country, NOR for the accuracy of Shipper furnished labels
   and/or information used to prepare such labels.
     
c.1. Any single article, which, by its nature, may be shipped without
    danger of damage in ordinary handling while lacking boxing, crating or
    wrapping will be accepted as suitably packed for transportation when
    tendered to the Carrier without boxing, crating, wrapping or other
    packaging.
    
  2. Vehicles, new or used, not in containers, will be received and
    accepted for transportation without boxing, crating, wrapping or other
    packaging.  However, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal
    Operator will NOT perform or provide technical inspection and/or check
    of vehicle's inside or outside equipment and/or accessories.
    Therefore, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal Operator
    will neither be liable for, nor responsible for, any loss, damage or
    non-operation of any vehicle's equipment and/or accessories unless
    such loss or damage is directly due to the negligence or cause of the
    Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore or Terminal Operator.  Additionally,
    Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and Terminal Operator will not be
    liable for loss and/or damage to any loose articles or cargo left in
    or packed inside a vehicle at the time vehicle is tendered for
    transportation.  Shipper must separately tender such loose articles or
    cargo as a separate shipment which will be transported on a separate
    B/L from the B/L covering the vehicle.
    
d. CARGO SHIPMENTS CONTAINING CONIFER WOOD PACKAGING: All Cargo exported
   or imported from, to or thru U.S. Ports and Points MUST comply with
   ISPM-15 standards for Wood Product marking and treatment.  Goods
   should not be packed in/on conifer wood containers, unless the
   containers are heat treated at a temperature of 56 degrees Celsius or
   higher for a minimum of 30 continuous minutes, or have been treated by
   other means approved by the relevant authority of the destination
   country, including fumigation or treatment with Methyl Bromide. Goods
   packed in/on conifer wood containers MUST also be marked on all four
   (4) sides of the container to certify treatment in accordance with the
   ISPM-standards. If the cargo is packed in/on wooden containers made
   from wood other than conifer wood, or packed in/on non-wood
   containers, Shipper MUST submit relevant documents indicating such
   case.  If Shipper fails to comply with these regulations, or fails to
   provide the required documentation, and as a result cargo is held,
   quarantined or otherwise delayed at destination or via ports en route
   to destination, Shipper shall remain liable for, and hold Carrier
   harmless from, all charges incurred for demurrage, detention,
   inspection, unpacking, repacking, treatment, dismantling and/or
   material disposal.
  
e. When Motorcycles, Golf Carts and/or ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) are
   tendered to Carrier for transportation to destination and Carrier is
   requested or required to Crate such equipment in order to insure safe,
   damage free transportation, Carrier will assess the Crating Fee named
   below, which charge shall be in addition to all other additional
   charges:
  
     Motorcycle, Golf Cart and/or ATV Crating Fee will be:
          US700.00 per article crated.

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