Effective	14MAY2024
Filed	14MAY2024
Filing Codes	IC

When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is specified
in an individual NRA, or on a Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by
this Tariff, such rate will ONLY apply on shipments of the commodity so
packed or packaged.  Additionally, all shipments will be SBJ 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") 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. UNPACKED COMMODITIES:
 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. Vehicles, new or used, not in containers, will be received and
    accepted for transportation without boxing, crating, wrapping or other
    packaging.  However, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal
    Operator will NOT perform or provide technical inspection and/or check
    of vehicle's inside or outside equipment and/or accessories.
    Therefore, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal Operator
    will neither be liable for, nor responsible for, any loss, damage or
    non-operation of any vehicle's equipment and/or accessories unless
    such loss or damage is directly due to the negligence or cause of the
    Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore or Terminal Operator.  Additionally,
    Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and Terminal Operator will not be
    liable for loss and/or damage to any loose articles or cargo left in
    or packed inside a vehicle at the time vehicle 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.
    
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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