Effective	21FEB2025
Filed	21FEB2025
Filing Codes	I

Cargo requiring to be transported at a specific controlled temperature
for the proper protection of the cargo, or cargo received by Carrier
with instructions to maintain a controlled temperature while cargo is
in transit, will be accepted ONLY after prior booking, ONLY when
sufficient and appropriate equipment is available, ONLY when proper
vessel stowage can be provided, and will be SBJ to the rules and provisions
named below, along with any assessorial charges, and only when the Rate
Tariff TLI, or in a Service Contract governed by this Tariff, are
specifically noted as applying when "refrigerated," "chilled," "temperature
controlled," or "heated" service is provided.
  
a. B/Ls covering temperature controlled cargo will be so noted by the
   Shipper and shipments will be SBJ to the following provisions:
  
  1. Carrier is NOT responsible for contamination of cargo resulting from
     improper stowage by the Shipper or stowage of incompatible
     commodities in the same container.
   
  2. Carrier is NOT responsible for the accuracy or applicability of the
     temperature settings and instructions provided by the Shipper, his
     agent, or connecting carriers.
  
  3. On shipments accorded temperature controlled service, Carrier is NOT
     responsible for any conditions arising prior to its receipt of cargo
     NOR for any conditions arising subsequent to its delivery at
     destination.
  
b. Carrier will refuse to accept any shipment tendered when temperature
   of cargo is not within 5 degrees F. of the temperature specified in
   the shipping documents to be maintained during transit, UNLESS such
   shipment is held, transported and delivered strictly at cargo owner's
   risk for all loss, damage, contamination or spoilage due to improper
   maintenance of specified temperature.  Notation of temperature of
   cargo when tendered to Carrier and that transportation shall be at
   cargo owner's risk shall be placed on the B/L.
  
c. Shipper MUST guarantee that Consignee will take delivery of shipments
   accorded temperature control service within the Free Time specified in
   Rule 21 and subrules thereto.  Carrier will NOT be responsible for
   conditions of cargo on delivery, return or redelivery, if Consignee
   fails to take delivery by the time specified.  Additionally Carrier
   will NOT be responsible for maintaining temperature once the container
   has been opened at destination.
  
d. In all cases, the Carrier, in handling any and all cargo requiring
   temperature control, shall be held blameless for and will NOT be
   liable for, any loss, deterioration, contamination, spoilage or other
   damage arising from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the goods
   or that results from controlled temperature, lack of controlled
   temperature or malfunctioning of temperature control equipment, and
   Carrier shall have all of the benefits and immunities provided by the
   law, its Tariffs, Bill of Lading and the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act.
  
e. If a functioning temperature controlled container is returned by
   Consignee in an inoperative condition, the Consignee shall be
   responsible for all charges incurred to repair the temperature control
   unit in order to bring the unit back into an operative condition.

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