RULE: 2.14 - C.O.D. SERVICES & CHARGES Eff: 09FEB2015
| Effective | 09FEB2015 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 09FEB2015 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
Carrier will accept C.O.D. (Collect-On-Delivery) shipments SBJ to the
following provisions and charges. A C.O.D. shipment shall be deemed to
mean any shipment for which the Carrier is required to collect, at time
of delivery, a sum of money covering all or any portion of the invoice
value of the cargo or merchandise comprising the shipment being
delivered under a single B/L to one Consignee.
a. Pieces, packages or units moving on a C.O.D. basis will NOT be
accepted for delivery on the same B/L with pieces, packages or units
not moving on a C.O.D. basis.
b. When 2 (two) or more pieces, packages or units bearing separate
C.O.D. charges are tendered for shipment by a single Shipper destined
to a single Consignee, each separate C.O.D. component MUST be
tendered as an individual shipment and Carrier will assess freight
and additional charges accordingly.
c. Consignees will NOT be accorded the privilege of examination or trial
prior to payment of full C.O.D. amount and/or other charges listed on
the B/L.
d. Invoices, shipping instructions and B/L covering a C.O.D. shipment
MUST be clearly marked "C.O.D." Additionally, the full amount of
money to be collected, together with the name and exact address of
both the Consignee and person, party or firm to whom the C.O.D. amount
is to be remitted MUST be clearly written or appear on all invoices,
shiping documents and B/L.
e. No piece, package or unit of a C.O.D. shipment will be delivered or
released to Consignee until the full amount of the C.O.D. has been
paid. Payment MUST be made by Cashier's check, Bank Draft, Cash or
other means acceptable to both the Shipper and the Carrier.
f. For collection and remittance of the C.O.D. amount, Carrier will
assess a handling Charge of 10% (ten percent) of the C.O.D. amount,
which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges.
