RULE: 2.21 - RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY FOR CONTAINER EQUIPMENT Eff: 14MAY2024

Effective 14MAY2024
Filed 14MAY2024
Filing Codes IC

The Shipper and/or Consignee shall be responsible for the safety and
security of any container in its possession under any provision of this
Rule or this Tariff, 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, or for
any solid or liquid contamination of any part of the container furnished
to Shipper, and further shall be liable for the cost of cleaning and/or
deodorization of the container to the satisfaction of the Carrier.  Actual
 cleaning and/or deodorization of the container MUST be performed prior to
return of the container to the Carrier.  Any and all charges for such
cleaning services shall be for the account of the Shipper and/or Consignee.

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