RULE: 4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING HEAVY LIFTS Eff: 27JAN2017
| Effective | 27JAN2017 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 27JAN2017 |
| Filing Codes | I |
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, 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 NRAs or Web
Rate Pages in Tariffs governed by this Tariff, Cargo,
subject to the charges and provisions named in 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 or on the Web Rate Page in a
Tariff 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.
