Effective	27OCT2018
Filed	27OCT2018
Filing Codes	IC

When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is
specified in an individual governed NSA, such rate will ONLY
apply on shipments of the commodity so packed or packaged.
Additionally, all shipments will be SUBJECT 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"), shipments of Lumber and shipments of Cotton,
   baled, 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.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. Automobiles, Vehicles or Boats, new or used, not in containers,
     may be received and accepted for transportation without
     boxing, crating, wrapping or other packaging.  Further
     Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore and/or Terminal Operator will
     NOT perform or provide technical inspection and/or check of an
     Automobile's, Vehicle's or Boat's inside or outside equipment
     and/or accessories.  Therefore, Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore
     and/or Terminal Operartor will neither be liable for nor
     responsible for any loss, damage or non-operation of any
     Automobile's, Vehicle's or Boat's equipment and/or accessories
     unless such loss or damage is directly due to the neglience or
     cause of the Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore or Terminal
     Operatior.  Additionally, Carrier, Ship Owner, Steveadore and/or
     Terminal Operator will not be liable for loss and/or damage to
     any loose articles or cargo left in or packed inside
     Automobiles, Vehicles or Boats at the time vehicle or boat 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 or Boat.
 
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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