RULE: 4 - HVL - HEAVY LIFT GOVERNING PROVISIONS & CHARGES Eff: 01JAN2019
| Effective | 01JAN2019 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 01JAN2019 |
| 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 any governed NSA, 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; 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 individual NSAs, Cargo,
subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in any
governed NSA, 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 equal or exceed
3000 Kilos. Shipments containing individual pieces,
packages or units weighing equal to or in excess of 3000
kilos 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, when,
because of the heavy weight of the cargo either: 1) dead
space occurs in the container; OR 2) Carrier must change
container size in order to accomodate heavy weight of cargo.
Heavy Lift charge shall be in addition to all other
applicable charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete
description, including gross weight, of any article
equaling or exceeding 3000 kilos at the time cargo is
booked with Carrier.
HEAVY LIFT CHARGES:
Any Heavy Lift Charges to apply will be as provided in
an individual NSA.
