RULE: 9 - FREIGHT FORWARDER COMPENSATION Eff: 09FEB2015
| Effective | 09FEB2015 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 09FEB2015 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
Carrier shall pay compensation as specified below on the applicable
ocean freight charges to base ports, on cargo loaded, including heavy
lift and extra length revenue, but excluding all other charges, except
as provided below, subject to the following conditions and exceptions.
A. Compensation to be paid only to Freight Forwarders who are licensed
or otherwise authorized by the Federal Maritime Commission.
B. Compensation shall be paid only if the freight forwarder has
performed, in addition to the solicitation and securing of the cargo
for the ship or the booking of, or otherwise arranging for space for
such cargo, two or more of the following services:
1) The coordination of the movement of the cargo to shipside
2) The preparation and processing of the ocean Bill of Lading
3) The preparation and processing of dock receipts or delivery orders
4) The preparation and processing of consular documents or export
declarations
5) The payment of the ocean freight charges on the cargo
C. Compensation shall be paid upon presentation of a duly certified
invoice and may not be deducted from ocean freight and other charges
due in accordance with rates and conditions in this Tariff.
D. Bills for compensation will not be honored unless presented to
carrier within sixty days of the date of clearance of vessel.
E. Compensation will not be paid on through Bill of Lading cargo
originating at port of loading beyond the application of this tariff.
F. No compensation shall be paid to anyone at port or ports of
destination.
G. Freight Forwarders who are also Licensed Custom House Brokers shall
be paid compensation as specified below based on the aggregate of all
rates and charges applicable under this tariff, subject to the above
conditions and exceptions.
H. Freight Forwarder Compensation:
as specified in the individual tariff rate items (TRIs).
