RULE: 2.51 - DRY BULK CARGO IN CONTAINERS FITTED WITH LINERBAGS Eff: 21FEB2025

Effective 21FEB2025
Filed 21FEB2025
Filing Codes I

Shipments of Dry Bulk Cargo loaded in dry van containers fitted with
Linerbags will be governed by the additional provisions and conditions
specified in this Rule, and will be assessed ONLY the rates named in
Rate Tariff TLIs, or in a Service Contract governed by this Tariff, are
specifically noted as applying on cargo "in Linerbags," "in containers
fitted with Linerbags," or other restrictions specifying the use of
Linerbags.
  
a. Shipper MUST supply and install each inside Linerbag at his own risk
   and expense, however, all Linerbags installed MUST meet the minimum
   standards and requirements of the Carrier.  Consignee shall be
   responsible for the removal of empty Linerbag after discharge of the
   cargo.  If container is returned to Carrier with the Linerbag still in
   the container, Carrier will arrange to remove and dispose of the
   Linerbag and all charges for such removal and disposal shall be for
   the account of the cargo.
  
b. Shipper MUST load cargo into Linerbag fitted container and Consignee
   MUST unload cargo from the container at their own risk and expense,
   away from Carrier's Terminal or Rail Ramp.  All shipments of cargo
   moving in Linerbags will be accepted SBJ to the provisions of Rule
   2.23 (Shipper's Load, Stow and Count).  If the Carrier exercises its
   option to open and inspect the contents of the container and the
   stowage thereof, and in its judgement determines the stowage to be
   inadequate, Carrier reserves the right to either decline to transport
   the container until stowage is corrected, or to reload and resecure
   the Linerbag and cargo in the container.  All charges for reloading
   and/or restowing/resecuring shall be for the account of the cargo.
  
c. On shipments of cargo moving in containers fitted with Linerbags, the
   Carrier's liability will be limited to USD500.00 (See Carrier's B/L
   terms and conditions) with respect to the entire contents of each
   container including the Linerbag.
  
d. Carrier will assume NO liability for damage to or loss of cargo
   resulting from faulty Linerbags or for faulty installation thereof.
   Carrier further will assume NO liability for the improper mixing of
   dry bulk cargo in container, the improper loading of dry bulk cargo
   into container, NOR for the improper discharge of dry bulk cargo
   from the container.

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