RULE: 9 - FREIGHT FORWARDER COMPENSATION Eff: 01MAY2002
| Effective | 01MAY2002 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 01MAY2002 |
| Filing Codes | I |
A. Payment of Compensation:
Compensation to a licensed Ocean Freight Forwarder will
be paid in connection with any shipment dispatched on
behalf of others when, and only when, such forwarder is
licensed with the Federal Maritime Commission under
Section 19(a) of the Shipping Act of 1984 and has
certified in writing that it holds a valid license and
has performed the following services:
1. Engaged, booked, secured, reserved, or contracted
directly with the carrier or its agent for space
aboard a vessel or confirmed the availability of that
space.
2. Prepared and processed the Ocean Bill of Lading, Dock
Receipt, or other similar document with respect to
the shipment.
B. Carrier will not pay compensation for services described
in Paragraph A more that once on the same shipment.
C. Carrier will not knowingly pay compensation on a shipment
in which the forwarder has a direct or indirect bene-
ficial interest.
D. The amount of Compensation will be as follows:
1. From the U.S. to Far East Ports/Points.
FCL Cargo............ 1.5% of the Basic Ocean Freight
LCL Cargo............. 5% of the Basic Ocean Freight
2. From Far East Ports/Points to the U.S.
None Currently Paid
3. From the U.S. to Europe and Australia Ports/Points
FCL Cargo............ 1.5% of the Basic Ocean Freight
LCL Cargo............. 5% of the Basic Ocean Freight
4. From Ports/Points in Europe and Australia.
None Currently Paid
