RULE: 2.21 - RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY FOR CONTAINER EQUIPMENT Eff: 27OCT2018
| Effective | 27OCT2018 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 27OCT2018 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
The Shipper and/or Consignee shall be responsible for the safety and security of any Container, Trailer, Flatbed or other transporting e quipment in its possession under any provision of this Rule or this Tariff, or a governed NSA and for any damage or injury to or loss of the Container arising out of the use, operation, maintenance or possession of such container by the Shipper, Consignee or their agent. Additionally the Shipper and/or Consignee shall be responsible for the removal of all blocking, bracing, strapping, paper or debris from the Container, Trailer or Flatbed or for any solid or liquid contamination of any part of the Container, Trailer or Flatbed furnished to Shipper, and further shall be liable for the cost of cleaning, repairing and/or deodorization of the container to the satisfaction of the Carrier, underlying VOCC or comapny providing the equipment. Actual cleaning, repair and/or deodorization of the equipment MUST be performed prior to return of the Container, Trailer or Flatbed. Any and all charges for such cleaning or repair services shall be for the account of the Shipper and/or Consignee.
