RULE: 20 - OVERCHARGE CLAIMS Eff: 01MAY2002
| Effective | 01MAY2002 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 01MAY2002 |
| Filing Codes | I |
A. All claims for adjustment of freight charges must be
presented to the Carrier in writing within three (3)
years after the date of shipment. Any expenses incurred
by the Carrier in connection with its investigation of
the claim shall be borne by the party responsible for the
error, or, if no error be found, by the claimant.
B. Claims for freight rate adjustments will be acknowledged
by the Carrier within 20 days of receipt by written
notice to the claimant of all governing Tariff provisions
and claimants rights under the Shipping Act.
C. Claims seeking the refund of freight overcharges may be
filed in the form of a complaint with Federal Maritime
Commission, Washington, DC. 20573, pursuant to Section 11
(g) of the Shipping Act of 1984. Such claims must be
filed within three years of the date the vessel sails or
the date the disputed charges are paid, whichever is
later.
