RULE: 2.1 - TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS AND CODES Eff: 16FEB2024

Effective 16FEB2024
Filed 16FEB2024
Filing Codes C

Control No. 24-00728
  
Each rate named in this Tariff applies via a specific
transportation/transit service which will be shown in connection with
such rate.  A full description of each transportation/transit service
service offered is listed below:
  
I. ORIGIN/DESTINATION SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS (CODES):
  
a. "D" - DOOR SERVICE:
  i. Door Service at origin INCLUDES either: DROP AND PICK (also known as
     DROP AND PULL) service (i.e. Carrier's designated trucker will spot an
     empty container at Shipper's premises so that Shipper can load
     container without Carrier's designated trucker remaining at Shipper's
     premises; Carrier's designated trucker returning later to pickup the
     loaded container) and transportation service to destination; or LIVE
     LOAD service (i.e. Carrier's designated trucker will spot an empty
     container at Shipper's premises for loading while Carrier's designated
     trucker remains with container until loading is completed by Shipper
     and trucker is released to commence transportation service) and
     transportation service to destination.  Door Service at origin does
     NOT include any stuffing, loading, blocking, bracing or staking of
     cargo (including the count thereof) into/onto the container; NOR any
     "relocating" or "shifting" of container while Container remains at
     Shipper's premises; NOR does it include any applicable equipment
     demurrage or motor vehicle detention charges incurred, even if the
     Carrier is responsible for the collection thereof (Carrier will
     forward such charges to Shipper for reimbursement at cost, EAN).
  
 ii. Door Service at destination INCLUDES transportation to destination and
     either: DROP AND PICK (also known as DROP AND PULL) service (i.e.
     Carrier's designated trucker will deliver full container to
     Consignee's premises for unloading by Consignee without Carrier's 
     designated trucker remaining at Consignee's premises; Carrier's
     designated trucker returning later to pickup the unloaded, empty
     container); or LIVE UNLOAD service (i.e. Carrier's designated trucker
     will deliver loaded container to Consignee's premises for unloading by
     Consignee while Carrier's designated trucker remains with container
     until unloading is completed by Consignee and Carrier's trucker is
     released).  Except as otherwise provided, Door Service at destination
     includes return of the empty container when unloading is completed.
     Door Service at destination does NOT include the physical unloading of
     cargo from container (including the count thereof), nor stripping, nor
     cleaning of container; NOR does it include any "relocating" or
     "shifting" of Container while Container remains at Consignee's
     premises; NOR does it include any equipment demurrage or motor
     vehicle detention charges incurred, even if the Carrier is responsible
     for the collection thereof (Carrier will forward such charges to 
     Consignee for reimbursement at cost, EAN)
  
b. "K" - BREAKBULK (NON-CONTAINERIZED CARGO) SERVICE:
  i. Breakbulk Service at Origin is defined as BBK ("K") Service applying
     on Breakbulk, Non-Containerized or Non-Conterizable Cargo.  BBK
     Service at Origin will apply either SBJ to "Liner In" Terms or "Free
     In" Terms as defined below.  Where terms are NOT specified on an
     individual Web Rate Page (TLI), Breakbulk Service Rates apply "Liner
     In" at origin.
  
 ii. Breakbulk Service at Destination is defined as BBK ("K") Service
     applying on Breakbulk, Non-Containerized or Non-Containerizable Cargo.
     BBK Service at Destination will apply either SBJ to "Liner Out" Terms
     or "Free Out" Terms as defined below.  Where terms are NOT specified
     on an individual Web Rate Page (TLI), Breakbulk Service Rates apply
     "Liner Out" at destination.
  
iii. "LINER IN" Terms ("L.I."): Liner In Terms at Origin means rate
     INCLUDES receipt of cargo, free alongside, at point of rest, shipside;
     loading cargo aboard vessel utilizing ship's or pier's equipment;
     stowage of cargo on board vessel for safe transportation; and
     transportation to destination.  Liner In Terms, at Origin do NOT
     include pickup or movement of the cargo prior to receipt at point of
     rest, shipside; packaging, palletization or other preparation of cargo
     for ocean transportation; storage, wharfage or warehouse charges at
     port of origin; NOR any applicable terminal, wharfage or pier
     receiving or service charges.
   
 iv. LINER OUT" Terms ("L.O."): Liner Out Terms at Destination INCLUDES
     transportation to destination; unloading cargo from vessel utilizing
     ship's or pier's equipment; and delivery of cargo to Consignee at
     point of rest, shipside.  Liner Out Terms at Destination does NOT
     include delivery or movement of cargo beyond point of rest; storage,
     wharfage or warehouse charges at port of destination; NOR any
     applicable terminal, wharfage or pier delivery or service charges.
  
  v. "FREE IN" Terms ("F.I."): Free In Terms at Origin INCLUDES receipt of
     cargo, free alongside, at point of rest, shipside; and transportation
     to destination.  Free In Terms at Origin does NOT include loading of
     cargo aboard vessel; stowage of cargo on board vessel; pickup or
     any movement of the cargo prior to receip of cargo at point of rest,
     packaging, palletization or other preparation of cargo for ocean
     transportation; storage, wharfage or warehouse charges at port of
     origin; vessel loading; NOR any applicable Terminal, Wharfage or Pier
     Receiving or Service Charges.
  
 vi. FREE OUT" Terms ("F.O."): Free Out Terms at Destination INCLUDES
     transportation to destination; and delivery of cargo to Consignee at
     point of rest, shipside.  Free Out Terms at Destination does NOT
     include unloading cargo from vessel; delivery or movement of cargo
     beyond point of rest, shipside; storage, wharfage or warehouse charges
     at port of destination; vessel unloading charges; NOR any applicable
     terminal, wharfage or pier delivery or service charges.
  
c. "O" - OCEAN PORT SERVICE:
  i. Ocean Port Service at Origin is defined as either CFS ("S") Service
     (see Paragraph f.) on LCL containerized cargo; OR as BBK ("K")
     Service (see Paragraph b.) on Breakbulk, loose, non-containerized or 
     non-containerizable cargo; OR as Pier Roll-On ("Q") Service (see
     Paragraph d.) when RO/RO Service is provided at origin; OR as CY ("Y")
     Service (see Paragraph g.) on FCL Containerized cargo.
     
 ii. Ocean Port Service at Destination is defined as either CFS ("S")
     Service (see Paragraph f.) on LCL containerized cargo; OR as BBK ("K")
     Service (see Paragraph b.) on Breakbulk, loose, non-containerized or
     non-containerizable cargo; OR as Pier Roll-Off ("Q") Service (see
     Paragraph d.) when RO/RO Service is provided at destination; OR as
     CY ("Y") Service (see Paragraph g.) on FCL Containerized cargo.
     
d. "Q" - PIER ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF (Ro/Ro) SERVICE:
  i. Pier Ro/Ro Service at Origin INCLUDES loading of cargo aboard vessel
     from end of Roll-On Ramp at shipside; stowage of cargo onboard vessel;
     and transportation to destination.  Pier RO/RO Service at origin does
     NOT include pickup or prior movement of the cargo prior to receipt at
     the end of Roll-On Ramp; packaging, palletization or other
     preparataion of cargo for ocean transporatation; storage, wharfage,
     handling or warehouse chares at origin; NOR does it include any
     applicable Terminal or Pier Receiving or Service Charges.
     
 ii. Pier Ro/Ro Service at Destination INCLUDES transportation from origin;
     unloading of cargo from vessel and delivery to Consignee at end of
     Roll-Off Ramp at shipside.  Pier Service at Destination does NOT
     include storage, wharfage, handling or warehouse charges at
     destination; delivery or subsequent movement of cargo beyond end of
     Roll-Off Ramp; NOR does it include any applicable Terminal, Pier or
     Destination Delivery or Service Charges.
    
e. "R" - RAIL YARD (RAMP) SERVICE:
  i. Rail Yard Service at Origin INCLUDES receipt by Rail Carrier of loaded
     Container, which has been loaded off the premises of Rail Carrier;
     placement of loaded Container aboard rail car equipment; and
     transportation service to destination.  Rail Yard Service at origin
     does NOT include any stuffing, loading, blocking, bracing or staking
     of cargo (including the count thereof) into/onto Container; delivery
     of empty Container to Shipper's premises; transportation of loaded
     Container from Shipper's premises to Rail Yard; NOR any equipment
     demurrage or Rail Carrier yard/terminal storage charges incurred.
     
 ii. Rail Yard Service at Destination INCLUDES transportation service to
     destination Rail Yard/Ramp; removal of Container from rail car
     equipment; and making loaded container available at Rail Yard for
     Consignee to remove and unload Container off the premises of the Rail
     Carrier yard or terminal.  Rail Yard\Ramp Service at Destination does
     NOT include delivery of loaded Container to Consignee's premises;
     unloading of cargo and stripping or cleaning of Container; return of
     empty Container to Rail or Container Yard; NOR any equipment demurrage
     or Rail Carrier storage charges incurred.
     
f. "S" - CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS) SERVICE (See Rule 23 and Subrules
       thereunder for and applicable Terminal Charges):
  i. CFS Terminal Service at origin INCLUDES receipt of cargo at Carrier's
     origin CFS Terminal; loading of cargo into/onto ocean Container(S)
     (including furnishing and installing all blocking, bracing or staking
     necessary to secure cargo in Container for safe transportation); and
     transportation service to destination.  CFS Service at origin does NOT
     include pickup of cargo or other transportation services prior to
     Carrier's receipt of cargo at CFS Terminal; unloading of cargo at
     Carrier's CFS Terminal; CFS storage or warehouse charges incurred at
     origin terminal; NOR any applicable terminal receiving, handling,
     cross-dock or other terminal service charges, except as otherwise
     noted in this Tariff.
     
 ii. CFS Terminal Service at destination INCLUDES transportation service to
     destination terminal; unloading of cargo and stripping of Container at
     destination CFS Terminal; and making loose, uncontainerized cargo
     available at CFS Terminal for Consignee pickup.  CFS Terminal Service
     at destination does NOT include delivery of loose, uncontainerized
     cargo to Consignee's premises, NOR any other transportation service
     subsequent to delivery at CFS Terminal; NOR loading of cargo into/onto
     Consignee's equipment at CFS Terminal; NOR CFS storage or warehouse
     charges incurred at destination terminal; NOR any applicable terminal
     delivery, handling, cross-dock, destination delivery charges or other
     terminal service charges, except as otherwise noted in this Tariff.
     
g. "Y" - CONTAINER YARD SERVICE (See Rule 23 and Subrules thereunder for
       applicable Terminal Charges):
  i. CY Terminal Service at origin INCLUDES making empty Container
     available for Shipper to remove and load off the premises of the
     Carrier; receipt of loaded Container at Carrier's nominated origin CY
     Terminal; and transportation service to destination.  CY Terminal
     Service at origin does NOT include, except as noted in this Tariff,
     delivery of empty Container to Shipper's premises NOR any other
     transportation service prior to receipt of loaded Container at origin
     CY Terminal; NOR any stuffing, loading, blocking, bracing or staking
     of cargo (including the count thereof) into/onto Container; NOR
     transportation of loaded Container from Shipper's premises to
     Carrier's nominated CY Terminal; NOR any applicable equipment
     demurrage charges or CY detention charges incurred, even if Carrier
     is responsible for the collection thereof (Carrier will forward such
     charges to Shipper for reimbursement at cost, EAN).
     
 ii. CY Terminal Service at destination INCLUDES transportation service to
     destination; and making loaded Container available for Consignee to
     remove from CY to unload off the premises of the Carrier.  CY Terminal
     Service at destination does NOT include delivery of loaded Container
     to Consignee's premises NOR any other transportation service
     subsequent to delivery at CY destination Terminal; NOR unloading,
     stripping and/or cleaning of Container; NOR return of empty Container
     to Carrier's nominated CY Terminal; NOR any applicable equipment
     demurrage charges or CY detention charges incurred, even if Carrier
     is responsible for the collection thereof (Carrier will forward such
     charges to Consignee for reimbursement at cost, EAN).
          
II. TRANSIT SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS:
   
Except as otherwise provided on individual Web Rate Pages (TLIs), all 
shipments will be transported via Carrier's Regular Transit Service.
However, shipments moving on rates SBJ to one of the specific Transit
Services named below will apply ONLY when Shipper requests and/or agrees
to such Carrier provided service.  Carrier offers the following Transit
Services.
    
a. When different rates applying on the same commodity, from the same
   ports/points to the same ports/points are listed in this Tariff and the
   application of the rates are based on different Transit Service levels,
   selection of the Transit Service to be utilized, and hence the related
   rate level to be assessed, will be strictly at the Shipper's option as
   evidenced by Shipper's written standing instructions or written or oral
   (except as noted below) confirmation provided at the time of booking.
   Should Shipper book a shipment without providing written instructions as
   to the Transit Service to be provided (other than otherwise provided
   herein), Carrier's booking records shall govern the assignment of the
   Transit Service level to be provided and rate to be assessed.  If a
   Shipper does NOT request or specify a specific Transit Service level,
   Carrier will treat all cargo tendered for transportation as a Regular
   Transit Service shipment and freight charges will be assessed
   accordingly.  If rate(s) on a specific web rate page is(are) indicated
   as applying ONLY to specific transit service(s) other than Regular
   Service (thus no rate is listed to apply when Regular Service is
   provided), shipments of the commodity listed, from and to the
   ports or points named therein, which move via Regular Service will be
   assessed freight and charges based on the Service level with the lowest
   published, effective rate.
    
b. Shipper's selection of a Transit Service level option shall be
   considered paramount and Carrier may NOT and will NOT alter Shipper's
   instructions or the Transit Service/rate level selected without a
   change in instructions by Shipper.  However, when due to an error or
   other problem, a Transit Service specified or requested by Shipper is
   not provided the following provisions will govern the assessement of
   freight and other charges:
   
  1. If Carrier forwards a shipment via a different Transit Service in
     error, freight and charges shall be assessed based on the Transit
     Service level selected by Shipper, or the freight and charges
     applicable to the Transit Service actually provided, whichever is
     lower.  However, Carrier shall be free to provide a higher Transit
     Service Level than the one Shipper requested for Carrier's
     convenience; in such cases Shipper shall be assessed the rate
     applicable for the Transit Service Level requested.
    
  2. If, due to an error or omission on Shipper's part, cargo is held at
     origin and is not forwarded to sail on the first available sailing for
     the Transit Service selected, Carrier will give the Shipper the option
     of waiting until the next sailing for the Transit Service selected or
     of changing the Transit Service status of the shipment.  If Shipper
     decides to change the Transit Service selected, freight and charges
     shall be assessed on the basis of the Transit Service via which the
     shipment actually moves.  In either case all charges for storage,
     container shifting, reloading, or drayage, which are incurred as a
     result of Shipper's error or ommission shall be for the account of
     the cargo.
   
  3. DEFINITION OF TRANSIT SERVICE LEVELS:
      Except as otherwise provided in a Transit Service level specified
      herein, when a shipment is assigned one of the Transit Services
      named below under the terms and conditions of this Rule, Carrier
      shall not be obligated to transport cargo in any particular
      container or type of container or equipment (except as specified
      on an individual Web Rate Page [TLI] or in conformity with Rule
      16), or via any particular vessel, ocean, water, rail, motor or
      air carrier, or in time for any particular market or otherwise
      than with reasonable dispatch utilizing an underlying VOCCs'
      fixed sailing schedule(s).  When Carrier has been tendered two
      or more shipments assigned to more than one Transit Services
      named below, that are to be loaded aboard the same vessel for
      off-loading at the same POD, Carrier will tender such shipments
      to the underlying VOCC for loading based on the priority level
      specified for each Transit Service.  For instance if two
      shipments are to loaded aboard the same vessel at the POL and
      one is assigned a Transit Service Type "PRE" and another one is
      assigned a Transit Service Type "ECO", Carrier will insure that the
      shipment assigned Transit Service Type "PRE" is tendered to, and
      loaded aboard the transporting vessel, before the shipment assigned
      Transit Service Type "ECO."
   
    i. SERVICE TYPE "PRE" - PREMIUM/GUARANTEED SAILING TRANSIT SERVICE:
       Carrier will guarantee that Shipper's cargo will be loaded aboard
       the vessel of an underlying VOCC (who maintains a regular sailing
       schedule) on an agreed, specified sailing date.  Any rate named in
       this Tariff, for Regular or any otherwise specified transit service,
       will be upgraded to Premium/Guaranteed Sailing Transit Service SBJ
       to the following provisions:
        1) Carrier must obtain prior written approval from the Shipper,
           Consignee or freight charges payor, prior to upgrading Carrier's
           service to Premium/Guaranteed Service;
        2) All additional Charges assessed by the underlying VOCC for
           guaranteed loading of cargo aboard it's vessel on a specified
           date (guaranteed service) will be passed through at cost,
           without markup or reduction, for collection with freight and
           other applicable additional charges;
        3) Carrier agrees that freight payor may request, and Carrier will
           provide, copies of the underlying VOCC guaranteed service charge
           invoice upon written request.  In the case of LCL Cargo provided
           Premium/Guaranteed Sailing Transit Service (when available),
           additional charges assessed by the underlying VOCC will be
           pro-rated using the method described in Rule 2.29 without markup
           or reduction for collection with freight and other applicable
           additional charges. 
   
   ii. SERVICE TYPE "EXP" - EXPRESS TRANSIT SERVICE: Carrier will
       utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with a fixed day
       departure and the fastest transit time or earliest departure date
       after receipt of cargo.  Carrier guarantees shipment will be loaded
       aboard a VOCC vessel within at least 7 (seven) calendar days,
       provided service is available.  Unless Shipper specifies a specific
       underlying VOCC be utilized, or, the rate Shipper selects is
       assigned to a particular underlying VOCC in the rate section of this
       Tariff, Carrier shall be free to select the underlying VOCC to be
       used for the ocean transportation.  Unless otherwise specified by
       Shipper, Carrier shall be free to select the inland underlying
       Carrier required at its discretion.
   
  ii. SERVICE TYPE "FST" - FAST TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier will utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with
      a fixed day departure; having a scheduled transit time of less than
      3 weeks; and will tender shipment to the VOCC for loading on the
      earliest departure date available after receipt of the cargo
    
 iii. SERVICE TYPE "PRY"-  PRIORITY TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier will utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with
      a fixed day departure without regard to scheduled transit time;
      and without regard to scheduled departure date.  When multiple
      shiments assigned Priority and Standard Service are tendered to
      Carrier, Carrier will tendered all shipments assigned Priority
      Transit Service before any shipments assigned Standard Transit
      Service.
  
  iv. SERVUCE TYPE "REG" - REGULAR TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier is NOT obligated to transport cargo: in any particular
      container or type of container or equipment (except as specified on
      individual Web Rate Pages (TLIs) or in conformity with Rule 16); OR
      via any particular vessel, ocean, water, rail, motor or air carrier;
      OR in time for any particular market or otherwise than with
      reasonable dispatch utilizing an underlying VOCC's fixed sailing
      schedule(s) or an NVOCC's advertised departure.  Selection of
      underlying VOCC, NVOCC or inland Carriers to be utilized for all or
      any portion of the through transportation of cargo shall be at the
      sole discretion of the Carrier.
   
   v. SERVICE TYPE "STD" - STANDARD TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier is NOT obligated to transport cargo: in any particular
      container or type of container or equipment (except as specified on
      individual Web Rate Pages (TLIs) or in conformity with Rule 16); OR,
      except as provided herein, via any particular vessel, ocean, water,
      rail, motor or air carrier; OR in time for any particular market or
      otherwise than with reasonable dispatch utilizing an underlying
      VOCC's fixed sailing schedule(s) or an NVOCC's advertised departure.
      However, Shipper will retain the right to specify that a particular
      underlying Vessel, Ocean, NVOCC, Water, Motor or Rail Carrier be
      utilized for all or any portion of a through transportation movement.
      If Shipper fails to specify that a particular underlying VOCC, NVOCC
      or inland Carrier be utilized for any portion of a through movement
      and thus selection of the underlying Carrier to be utilized for that
      portion of a through movement remains with the Carrier, Carrier shall
      be free to select any underlying Carrier at its discretion.
  
  vi. SERVICE TYPE "DIR" - DIRECT TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier will utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with
      a fixed day departure without regard to scheduled transit time;
      and without regard to scheduled departure date.  Shipments
      assigned Direct Transit Service will be tendered to a underlying
      VOCC providing a direct ocean through transportation service, in
      which cargo/container is NOT off-loaded and transshipped from
      one vessel to another between POL and POD.
   
 vii. SERVICE TYPE "IDR" - INDIRECT TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier will utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with
      a fixed day departure without regard to scheduled transit time;
      and without regard to scheduled departure date.  Shipments
      assigned InDirect Transit Service will be tendered to a underlying
      VOCC providing an ocean through transportation service, in
      which cargo/container is off-loaded and transshipped from
      one vessel to another between POL and POD at least once during
      through ocean service.
   
viii. SERVICE TYPE "DEF" - DEFERRED TRANSIT SERVICE:
       Carrier may utilize an underlying VOCC or NVOCC with the longest
       Transit Time between origin and destination.  No departure date will
       be guaranteed and Carrier will transport cargo SBJ to the
       availability of space in Carrier's Trailers/Containers, and/or the
       availablity of underlying Carrier(s).  However, cargo will be loaded
       aboard a transporting vessel within 2 (two) calendar weeks of cargo
       receipt, provided service is available.  Cargo held at a Terminal
       for Carrier's convenience while awaiting loading into a Container or
       movement to a Container Yard will NOT be SBJ to any applicable
       storage charges.  Carrier shall be free to select the underlying
       VOCC or NVOCC to be used for the ocean transportation unless
       selection is limited to the use of a specified VOCC or NVOCC on the
       applicable Web Rate Page rate; and Carrier shall be free to select
       the inland underlying Carrier at its discretion.
   
  ix. SERVICE TYPE :SLO" - SLOW TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier may utilize an underlying VOCC with a Transit Time of more
      than 4 weeks.  No departure date will be guaranteed, and Carrier
      will transport cargo SBJ to availability of space in Carrier's
      Trailers/Containers.  Cargo held at Terminal for Carrier's
      convenience will NOT be SBJ to any applicable storage charges.
    
   x. SERVICE TYPE "ECO" - ECONOMY TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Carrier may utlize an underlying VOCC or NVOCC with the longest
      Transit Time between origin and destination.  No departure date will
      be guaranteed, and Carrier will transport cargo SBJ to availability
      of space in Carrier's Trailers/Containers, and/or availability of
      underlying Carrier.  However, cargo will be loaded aboard a
      transporting vessel within 4 (four) calendar weeks of cargo receipt,
      provided service is available.  Cargo held at a Terminal for
      Carrier's convenience while awaiting loading into a Container or
      movement to a Container Yard will NOT be SBJ to any applicable
      storage charges.  Carrier shall be free to select the underlying VOCC
      or NVOCC to be used for the ocean transportation unless selection is
      limited to the use of a specified VOCC or NVOCC on the applicable Web
      Rate Page rate; and Carrier shall be free to select the inland
      underlying Carrier at its discretion.
   
  xi. SERVICE TYPE "DLD" - DELAYED SERVICE:
      Carrier will utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with
      a fixed day departure without regard to scheduled transit time;
      and without regard to scheduled departure date.  However, Carrier
      will hold shipment after receipt of shipment and will not tender
      shipment until specifically authorized by Shipper to commence
      transportation.  Cargo held at Terminal awaiting Shipper's
      instructions convenience WILL be SBJ to any applicable storage
      charges incurred.

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