RULE: 2.9 - PACKING, PACKAGING AND MARKS Eff: 02JUN2008
| Effective | 02JUN2008 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 02JUN2008 |
| Filing Codes | I |
When a specific method, type or size of packing or
packaging is specified in an individual TLI (Rate Item)
named in this Tariff, such rate will ONLY apply on
shipments of the commodity so packed or packaged.
Additionally, all shipments will be SUBJECT 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 on FCL shipments subject to Rule 2 SubRule 23
("Shipper Load, Stow and Count"), shipments of Lumber
and shipments of Cotton, baled, each individual piece,
package, carton, bundle or unit included in a shipment
MUST bear: Marks and Numbers, Place of Destination and
Origin (including country), and the Name and Address of
the Consignee, Shipper and notify party. 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. Automobiles, new or used, not in containers, will be
received and accepted for transportation without
boxing, crating, wrapping or other packaging. Further
Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore and/or Terminal
Operator will NOT perform or provide technical
inspection and/or check of automobile's inside or
outside equipment and/or accessories. Therefore,
Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore and/or Terminal
Operartor will neither be liable for nor responsible
for any loss, damage or non-operation of any
Automobile's equipment and/or accessories unless such
loss or damage is directly due to the neglience or
cause of the Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore or
Terminal Operatior. Additionally, Carrier, Ship
Owner, Steveadore and Terminal Operator will not be
liable for loss and/or damage to any loose articles
or cargo left in or packed inside Automobiles 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 Automobile.
d. CARGO SHIPMENTS TO CHINA:
Pursuant to order of the State Administration for
Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine of the People's
Republic of China, all Cargo imported into China from
the United States 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 a relevant Chinese
Organization. Shipments loaded in/on conifer wood
containers MUST be accompanied by the appropriate
certificate indicating treatment, issued by an offical
inspection or quarantine organization. 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. Shippers should note that China will no longer
accept coniferous wood packaging fumigated and treated
with Methyl Bromide. 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 in
China, 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.
