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.

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