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.
