Effective	01MAY2026
Filed	01MAY2026
Filing Codes	IC

a. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Rules of this Tariff
   or in individual TLIs, rates named in this Tariff applying from, to or
   through the U.S. or foreign Ports named in Rules 1.1 and 1.3 do NOT
   include lighterage, terminal handling, wharfage, taxes, duties, dues,
   customs charges or any other assessorial charges or assessments which
   have been established by custom of the Port, by Port Operators or
   Authorities or by  national Customs Services (Except as otherwise
   provided in Rules 1.2 and 1.4).  All such assessorial charges assessed
   against the cargo will be for the account of the Cargo, even if the
   Carrier is responsible for the collection thereof.
  
b.1. Carrier is NOT obligated to transport cargo in any particular
     container or type of container or equipment, except as specified in
     individual TLIs of this Tariff, or in conformity with Rule 16.
  
  2. Except as otherwise provided below in paragraphs b.3. or i., Carrier
     is not obligated to transport cargo via any particular vessel, ocean,
     water, rail, motor or air carrier, or in time for any particular
     market or otherwise than with reasonable dispatch and due diligence.
     Selection of any underlying or inland carrier to be used for any
     portion of the through transportation of cargo shall be at the sole
     discretion of the Carrier.
  
  3. When specific reference is made hereto, Rates SBJ hereto apply ONLY
     when Shipper requests and Carrier guarantees transportation via a
     carrier with the scheduled transit time specified in the provisions
     making reference hereto.
  
c. Carrier reserves the right to load and transport any single shipment in
   more than 1 (one) container when required by governmental regulations,
   for operation exigencies or for any other reason whatsoever.
   Additionally  Carrier reserves the right to effect whatever splitting
   or consolidation of cargo it deems most advantageous in order to make
   the most efficient use of its equipment.  Further Carrier expressly
   reserves the right, at its sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever
   and without notice, to transfer cargo in its possession from 1 (one)
   container to another, to transport cargo on more than 1 (one) vessel
   and/or to substitute 1 (one) mode of transportation for another at
   any point in, or for any portion of, the through transportation service
   provided by the Carrier.  Any such transfer, movement or substitution
   of service shall be deemed to be within the contract of affreightment
   and shall NOT be considered a deviation therefrom.
  
d. Carrier reserves the right to substitute rail or motor carrier
   equipment for ocean carrier equipment during all or any part of the
   inland portion of a through intermodal transportation service provided
   under this Tariff.  Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs
   (and then ONLY at Shipper's option) substitution of equipment will NOT
   affect the rates or charges assessed for transportation service, NOR
   shall it affect the Carrier's liability or responsibilities to the
   Shipper or Consignee.  Transfer, loading or other charges incurred for
   such substituted equipment service shall NOT be assessed against either
   the cargo, the Shipper or the Consignee, but shall be paid by the
   Carrier.
  
e. Except when advertising matter and premiums are shipped in the same
   package with the commodity it advertises, any package containing more
   than 1 (one) commodity will be rated on the basis of the highest rated
   article in the package.
  
f. Rates named in this Tariff apply ONLY to the specific commodity(s)
   named and CANNOT be applied to analogous commodities.  Further, unless
   a rate specifically names a particular commodity, the Generic, N.O.S.
   or Cargo, N.O.S. rate will apply.
  
g. The rates named in each specific TLI (Rate Item) of this Tariff apply
   on straight or mixed shipments of the commodities named therein unless
   otherwise specifically restricted.
  
h. Whenever a rate is provided for a specific commodity, the same rate
   will also apply on parts of such commodity where so described in the
   B/L, EXCEPT and unless a specific rate is provided for such parts.
  
i. RATES PUBLISHED TO APPLY VIA SPECIFIC UNDERLYING VOCCS OR CO-LOADED VIA
    SPECIFIC NVOCCS:
   Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs, all shipments will be
   transported via Carrier's Standard Transit Service defined in Rule
   2.1.II.b.3.v. When rates named in this Tariff are published to apply
   via a specifically named underlying VOCC or NVOCC or via a specific
   service level the following will apply:
  
   i. When different rates applying on the same commodity, from and to the
      same ports/points are published in this Tariff and the application
      of the rates are based on different underlying VOCC/NVOCC or
      services, selection of the underlying VOCC/NVOCC and/or the related
      service level, will be strictly at the Shipper's option.  Shipper
      MUST specify the underlying VOCC/NVOCC or Service level desired at
      the time cargo is booked with the Carrier, either orally or in
      writing.  If no written instructions are forwarded by the Shipper to
      the Carrier, Carrier's booking records shall govern assignment of
      underlying VOCC and the application of the rate assessed.  If
      Shipper fails or declines to specify a particular underlying
      VOCC/NVOCC and/or Service Level, Carrier shall be free to select the
      carrier and/or service level used for transportation that is
      consistent with Carrier's obligation as a common Carrier to provide
      transportation service under the terms and conditions of this Tariff
      and Carrie's B/L; in such cases Freight Charges shall be assessed
      pursuant to paragraph i.iv of this Rule.
  
  ii. Shipper's selection of an underlying VOCC shall be considered
      paramount and Carrier may NOT and will NOT alter Shipper's
      instructions or the underlying VOCC/NVOCC and/or service level
      selected, EXCEPT in the following circumstances:
  
     A. If Carrier forwards a shipment via a different underlying
        VOCC/NVOCC than specified in error, Shipper shall be assessed
        freight charges based on the underlying VOCC/NVOCC or Service
        level Shipper actually selected or the freight charges applicable
        to the underlying VOCC/NVOCC or Service actually provided,
        whichever is lower.
  
     B. If due to an error or omission on Shipper's part, cargo is held at
        Carrier's Terminal or Container Yard and is not forwarded on the
        first available sailing for the underlying VOCC Service selected,
        Carrier will give the Shipper the option of waiting until the next
        sailing for the underlying VOCC selected or of changing the
        Transit Service status of the shipment.  If Shipper decides to
        change the underlying VOCC service selected, freight charges shall
        be assessed on the basis of the underlying VOCC via which the
        shipment actually moves.  In either case all charges for storage,
        container shifting or reloading or shipment return, incurred as a
        result of Shipper's error or ommission shall be for the account of
        the Shipper.
  
 iii. DEFINITION OF CARRIER USUAL TRANSIT SERVICE:
      Under its Usual Transit Service, Carrier is not obligated to
      transport cargo in any particular container or type of container or
      equipment (except as specified in individual 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 any underlying
      VOCC's fixed sailing schedule(s).  Selection of underlying 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.
  
  iv. APPLICATION OF RATES WHEN SHIPPER DECLINES TO SPECIFY AN UNDERLYING
       VOCC/NVOCC SERVICE: 
  
     A. When Carrier publishes both an applicable rate applying via a
        specified underlying VOCC/NVOCC or Service and an applicable rate
        via Carriers' Usual Transit Service (i.e. any rate that does NOT
        specify application via a particular underlying VOCC/NVOCC), the
        rate applying via Carrier's Usual Transit Service (or
        Standard Service Level when no Service Level is specified in the
        applicble rate) shall be assessed, regardless of the underlying
        VOCC/NVOCC Service actually utilized to transport the shipment;
  
     B. When Carrier publishes 2 (two) or more applicable rates applying
        via different underlying VOCCs/NVOCCs and has NOT published a rate
        without a Carrier specified, the lowest rate applicable via a
        specific underlying VOCC/NVOCC will be assessed, regardless of the
        underlying VOCC/NVOCC Service actually utilized to transport the
        shipment.

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