RULE: 2.9 - PACKING, PACKAGING AND MARKS Eff: 08AUG2011
| Effective | 08AUG2011 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 08AUG2011 |
| 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, and to prevent damage to other
cargo. Carrier will assume no liability for any damage
to cargo caused by negligent, improper or inadequate
packing or packaging. If Cargo packing, in the sole
opinion of the Carrier, is inadequate, the Carrier, at
its option, will refuse to transport the Cargo or
repackage the Cargo prior to transport. Repacking
expenses and charges shall be for the account of the
Cargo.
b. Except on FCL shipments SBJ to Rule 2.23 ("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. PAPER BAGS:
1. All Cargo in Paper Bags MUST be accompanied by a
supply of empty Bags (which will be transported at no
charge) equal to 5% (five percent) of the number of
Bags in the shipment.
2. Paper Bags, which are used to contain any bulk
commodity cargo such as cement, plaster, etc., as well
as all empty Paper Bags, MUST be not less substantial
than Type E.I.C.
d. 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, SBJ to the provisions of Rule 2.10.
e. Vehicles, 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
vehicle'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
vehicle'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 vehicles 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 vehicle.
f. LUMBER - BUNDLED OR STRAPPED: If lumber is bundled or
strapped, each package must have a minimum of 2 (two)
metal bands or straps securely fastended to permit
handling and stowing as a unit, and must not contain
more than 1500 feet board measure per bundle.
