RULE: 26 - TIME/VOLUME RATES IN FOREIGN COMMERCE Eff: 04Apr1997
| Effective | 04Apr1997 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 04Apr1997 |
| Filing Codes | C |
Time Volume Rates (TVR) are subject to the following conditions: 1. Offering Period - TVR are offered for the period shown in the individual TVR. 2. Commodity - Commodity is as shown in the individual TVR. 3. Minimum Volume - The minimum volume is as shown in the individual TVR. 4. Enrollment - Shipper(s) and/or Consignee(s) desiring to ship cargo under a TVR shall notify the carrier in writing. Enrollment must be in the name of the shipper or con- signee making the application. Carrier shall notify shipper/consignee of the Enrollment Number assigned. 5. Ports/Points - TVR apply only from/to specific ports/ points shown in the individual TVR. 6. Except as specifically provided in the individual TVR, all rules, regulations, conditions and charges in this tariff are applicable to TVR's. 7. Cargo shall be rate at the applicable TVR. If shipper/ consignee fails to ship the required minimum then shipper/consignee shall pay the difference between the TVR minimum and the actual quantity shipped at the TVR rate (if two or more rates are provided, the lowest rate shall apply) or shipments shall be rerated at the tariff rate in effect at time of shipment, whichever produces the lowest total charge. 8. Shipments shall be counted toward only one (1) TVR. 9. In the event the shipper/consignee is unable to meet the required minimum due to force majeure or carriers inability to carry cargo which has been booked, the minimum shall be reduced proportionally. 10. Beyond its obligations as a common carrier, the carrier makes no commitment to any defined service level, such as, assured space, transit time, port rotation or similar service feature. 11. Carrier shall maintain records sufficient to justify the application of TVR, including enrollment form and Bills of Lading. 12. Time Volume Rates will not apply to suitable cargo including that which is over length, over width, over weight, unpacked, dangerous, temperature controlled and any other cargo deemed to be unsuitable for stuffing into consolidated containers by judgement of the carier. a. Cargo length exceeding 5.8 meters. In case cargo length over 5.8 meters, an additional charge shall be negotiated and applied, judgement of the carrier. b. Cargo height exceeding 2.2 meters. In case cargo height from 2.2 meters to 2.5 meters, an additional 12.5% of the TVR rate shall be applied. c. Unpacked cargo or cargo that cannot be stored in tiers by judgement of the carrier are to be negotiated. d. Any cargo gross weight per package exceeding 2500 kgs. cannot be accepted. e. Weak packed cargo, judged by the Carrier. f. For cargo volume, booked for the same scope and exceeding 10 kilotons will be an additional charge as follows: Local/AG IPI/MLB 10 KT to 11.999 KT $10 WM $20 WM 12 KT to 14.999 KT $20 WM $40 WM Exceeding 15 KT Judged by the carrier and to be negotiated 13. Method of computing freight a. Freight Ton (F/T) is computed as commodity rate times cubic meter or kilo-tons, whichever produces the highest revenue, except minimum freight. b. If two or more commodities are combined to one B/L, the applicable commodity rate will be applied to each commodity and totaled. A minimum charge is applied to any commodity which does not exceed 1 CBM or 1 KT and becomes 1 Revenue Ton.
