RULE: 4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE HANDLIND OF HEAVY LIFT CARGO Eff: 08JAN2018
| Effective | 08JAN2018 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 08JAN2018 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
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 and in an individual NRA, 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 an individual NRA, Cargo, subject to
the rates, charges and provisions named in this Tariff and in an
individual NRA, 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
individual NRA 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.
