Effective	16SEP2011
Filed	16SEP2011
Filing Codes	I

When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is
specified in an individual NRA or Rate Tariff TLI governed by this
Tariff, such rate will ONLY apply on shipments of the commodity so
packed or packaged.  Additionally, all shipments will be SBJ to the
following packing and marking provisions:
     
a. All shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation
   MUST be packed in a manner that will insure safe
   transportation with ordinary care and due diligence on
   the part of the Carrier.  Such packing shall at least
   meet the standards set for shipping within the
   boundaries of the United States, and shall at least be,
   in the sole judgement of the Carrier, adequate to
   protect the cargo from damage during ordinary handling
   and ocean transportation.  Carrier will assume no
   liability for any damage to cargo caused by negligent,
   improper or inadequate packing or packaging.
     
b. Except on FCL shipments subject to Rule 2.23
   ("Shipper Load, Stow and Count") each individual piece,
   package, carton, bundle or unit included in a shipment
   MUST bear: Marks and Numbers, Place of Destination and
   Origin (including country), and the Name and Address of
   the Consignee, Shipper and notify party.  In the case of
   a shipment moving on an "Order Notify" B/L, or which is
   consigned "C.O.D.," each piece, package, carton, bundle
   or unit MUST also be marked accordingly.  The Carrier
   will NOT be responsible for Shipper's failure to observe
   the marking regulations of the destination country, NOR
   for the accuracy of Shipper furnished labels and/or
   information used to prepare such labels.
     
    
c. UNPACKED COMMODITIES:
 1. Any single article, which by its nature, may be shipped without
    danger of damage in ordinary handling while lacking boxing, crating
    or wrapping will be accepted as suitably packed for transportation
    when tendered to the Carrier without boxing, crating, wrapping or
    other packaging.
    
 2. Vehicles, new or used, not in containers, will be received and
    accepted for transportation without boxing, crating, wrapping or other
    packaging.  However, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal
    Operator will NOT perform or provide technical inspection and/or check
    of vehicle's inside or outside equipment and/or accessories.
    Therefore, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal Operator
    will neither be liable for, nor responsible for, any loss, damage or
    non-operation of any vehicle's equipment and/or accessories unless
    such loss or damage is directly due to the negligence or cause of the
    Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore or Terminal Operator.  Additionally,
    Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and Terminal Operator will not be
    liable for loss and/or damage to any loose articles or cargo left in
    or packed inside a vehicle at the time vehicle is tendered for
    transportation.  Shipper must separately tender such loose articles or
    cargo as a separate shipment which will be transported on a separate
    B/L from the B/L covering the vehicle.
    
d.  CARGO SHIPMENTS CONTAINING CONIFER WOOD PACKAGING: All Cargo exported
    or imported from, to or thru U.S. Ports and Points MUST comply with
    ISPM-15 standards for Wood Product marking and treatment.  Goods
    should not be packed in/on conifer wood containers, unless the
    containers are heat treated at a temperature of 56 degrees Celsius or
    higher for a minimum of 30 continuous minutes, or have been treated by
    other means approved by the relevant authority of the destination
    country, including fumigation or treatment with Methyl Bromide. Goods
    packed in/on conifer wood containers MUST also be marked on all four
    (4) sides of the container to certify treatment in accordance with the
    ISPM-standards. If the cargo is packed in/on wooden containers made
    from wood other than conifer wood, or packed in/on non-wood
    containers, Shipper MUST submit relevant documents indicating such
    case.  If Shipper fails to comply with these regulations, or fails to
    provide the required documentation, and as a result cargo is held,
    quarantined or otherwise delayed at destination or via ports en route
    to destination, Shipper shall remain liable for, and hold Carrier
    harmless from, all charges incurred for demurrage, detention,
    inspection, unpacking, repacking, treatment, dismantling and/or
    material disposal.

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