RULE: 2.13 - REFUSED, REJECTED OR UNCLAIMED SHIPMENTS Eff: 08FEB2022
| Effective | 08FEB2022 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 08FEB2022 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
Except as otherwise provided in an individual NRA or on a Web Rate Page in
a Tariff governed by this Tariff, a shipment, which for any reason, is
refused or rejected by the Consignee at destination, or which cannot be
delivered despite Carrier's diligent efforts for reasons not ascribable to
the Carrier within 5 (five) business days of notification to Consignee that
the shipment has arrived and is ready for delivery, will be considered
refused or unclaimed and will be SUBJECT to the following provisions.
a. If, after the expiration of the Free Time specified above, delivery of
shipment to Consignee is ultimately accomplished, all third party
warehouse, storage and/or redelivery cartage charges (when applicable)
which have been incurred and/or advanced by the Carrier will be
assessed and collected from the Consignee, regardless of whether the
shipment was prepaid or collect, unless Shipper shall otherwise claim
responsibility for such charges in writing.
b. In all cases of refused or unclaimed shipments, Carrier will immediately
notify Shipper of such status by telephone, facsimile, e-mail or other
electronic means and request instructions for the disposition of the
shipment.
c. If Carrier does NOT receive instructions for the disposition of shipment
from Shipper within the Free Time specified above, Carrier reserves the
right to transfer the refused or unclaimed cargo to a public storage.
All third party charges incurred and assessed as a result of such
action, including but not limited to, storage, transfer, terminal,
cartage or customs charges will be for the account of cargo. Once
placed in a public storage facility, Carrier's liability will terminate
and a lien for all unpaid freight and additional charges shall be placed
upon the cargo for Carrier's account.
d. Notice of arrival of shipment at B/L destination as described in this
Rule shall be given to Consignee by telephone, facsimile or e-mail when
possible or by deposit of letter or post card, properly addressed to
Consignee, with the United States or Foreign Postal Service.
