RULE: 2.51 - DRY BULK CARGO IN CONTAINERS FITTED WITH LINERBAGS Eff: 25MAR2022

Effective 25MAR2022
Filed 25MAR2022
Filing Codes IC

Shipments of Dry Bulk Cargo loaded in dry van containers fitted with
Linerbags will be governed by the additional provisions and conditions
specified in this Rule, and will be assessed ONLY when the rates named in
an NRA, or on a Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by this Tariff is
specifically noted as applying on cargo in Linerbags, in containers
fitted with Linerbags, or other restrictions specifying the use of
Linerbags.
     
a. Shipper MUST supply and install each inside Linerbag at his own risk
   and expense, however, all Linerbags installed MUST meet the minimum
   standards and requirements of the Carrier.  Consignee shall be
   responsible for the removal of empty Linerbag after discharge of the
   cargo.  If Container is returned to Carrier with the Linerbag still in
   the Container, Carrier will arrange to remove and dispose of the
   Linerbag and all charges for such removal and disposal shall be for the
   account of the cargo.
     
b. Shipper MUST load cargo into Linerbag fitted Container and Consignee
   MUST unload cargo from the Container at their own risk and expense, away
   from Carrier's Terminal or Rail Ramp.  All shipments of cargo moving in
   Linerbags will be accepted SBJ to the provisions of Rule 2.23 (Shipper's
   Load, Stow and Count).  If the Carrier exercises its option to open and
   inspect the contents of the Container and the stowage thereof, and in
   its judgement determines the stowage to be inadequate, Carrier reserves
   the right to either decline to transport the Container until stowage is
   corrected, or to reload and resecure the Linerbag and cargo in the
   Container.  All charges for reloading and/or restowing/resecuring shall
   be for the account of the cargo.
     
c. On shipments of cargo moving in Containers fitted with Linerbags, the
   Carrier's liability will be limited to USD500.00 (See Carrier's B/L
   terms and conditions) with respect to the entire contents of each
   Container including the Linerbag.
     
d. Carrier will assume NO liability for damage to or loss of cargo
   resulting from faulty Linerbags or for faulty installation thereof.
   Carrier further will assume NO liability for the improper mixing of dry
   bulk cargo in Container, the improper loading of dry bulk cargo into
   Container, NOR for the improper discharge of dry bulk cargo from the
   Container.

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