RULE: 5 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING HANDLING OF OUT-OF-GAUGE CARGO Eff: 14MAY2024
| Effective | 14MAY2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 14MAY2024 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
The application of Out-Of-Gauge Cargo (i.e. Carge that is Extra Length,
Width and/or Height) 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 in this
Tariff, and in any NRA, or on any Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff
governed by this Tariff when tendered to Carrier already loaded in/on
ocean Containers or transporting equipment will NOT be subject to any
Out-Of-Gauge Charges. However, Carrier reserves the right to refuse to
accept any shipment loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC
Container that contains pieces, packages or units which are not wholly
loaded within the inside of a single closed container and/or which
overhangs any side of a Drop Frame, Flatbed, FlatRack or Platform
Container; OR which exceeds 8ft 6in in height when loaded in/on a COL,
SOL or underlying VOCC OpenTop Container. Further, unless prior booking
and special arrangements have been made with and accepted by the
Carrier, Carrier will NOT provide COL or underlying VOCC Flat Rack, Open
Top or similar equipment to handle cargo that cannot be loaded wholly
within the bounds of a single container, or accept such cargo loaded
in/on SOL equipment. Any fines or penalties imposed as a result of the
misapplication or misstatement of actual cargo dimensions 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 when Carrier provides Break Bulk Service (See Rule 2.1) under
an individual NRA, or a Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff governed by this
Tariff, cargo, subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in
this Tariff, in the NRA, or on the Web Rate Page in a Rate Tariff
governed by this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier in a break bulk, loose
or in an uncontainerized form will NOT be subject to any Out-Of Gauge
Charges and will be accepted without special arrangement PROVIDED each
individual piece, package or unit in the shipment can loaded within the
inside of a single closed container and/or does NOT exceed 35ft in
length and/or 7ft in width and/or 8ft in height (or such other length
limit provided in an individual NRA, or on an individual Web Rate Page
in a Rate Tariff governed by this Tariff). Shipments containing
individual pieces, packages or units which cannot be loaded wholly
within the inside of a single closed container and/or which exceed the
dimensions listed above, will be accepted by the Carrier for
transportation ONLY after special arrangement and prior booking, and
will be SBJ to applicable Out-Of-Gauge Charges applying to such
Shipment, which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable
charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete description, including all
dimensions and gross weight, of any article exceeding the limits
specifed above, at the time cargo is booked with Carrier.
