RULE: 4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE HANDLING OF HEAVY LIFT CARGO Eff: 14MAY2024
| Effective | 14MAY2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 14MAY2024 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
The application of Heavy Lift Cargo Charges will be governed by the
following provisions and conditions:
a. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN/ON OCEAN CONTAINERS:
Cargo, subject to the rates, charges and provisions named herein and in
an NRA or on a Web Rate Page in a Tariff governed by this Tariff, when
tendered to Carrier already loaded in/on ocean Containers or
transporting equipment will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift Charges.
However, Carrier reserves the right to refuse to accept any shipment
loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC Container that is - 1) loaded
beyond its marked weight capacity; or 2) without manufacturers plate
clearly showing the specification of the Container, including its
maximum weight capacity; or 3) when Shipper fails to declare the gross
weight of the loaded Container. Any fines or penalties imposed as a
result of the misapplication or misstatement of actual weight(s) on the
B/L and/or other Shipping Documents will be for the account of the
cargo.
b. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN A BREAKBULK, LOOSE OR
UNCONTAINERIZED FORM:
Except as otherwise provided in an individual NRA, or on an
individual Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by this Tariff,
Cargo, subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in this
Tariff, in any NRA, or on any Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff
governed by this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier in a breakbulk,
loose or uncontainerized form will NOT be subject to any Heavy
Lift Charges and will be accepted without special arrangement
PROVIDED the weight of each individual piece, package or unit in
the shipment does NOT exceed 1 W-ton. Shipments containing
individual pieces, packages or units weighing in excess of 1
W-ton will be accepted by the Carrier for transportation ONLY
after special arrangement and prior booking, and will be SBJ to
any applicable Heavy Lift Charges named in the NRA, or on the Web
Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by this Tariff applying to
such shipment, which charge shall be in addition to all other
applicable charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete description,
including gross weight, of any article exceeding 1 W-ton at the
time cargo is booked with Carrier.
