RULE: 2.21 - RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY FOR CONTAINER EQUIPMENT Eff: 31JAN2022
Effective | 31JAN2022 |
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Filed | 31JAN2022 |
Filing Codes | IC |
The Shipper and/or Consignee shall be responsible for the safety and security of any container in its possession under any provision of this Rule or this Tariff, and for any damage or injury to or loss of the container arising out of the use, operation, maintenance or possession of such container by the Shipper, Consignee or their agent. Additionally the Shipper and/or Consignee shall be responsible for the removal of all blocking, bracing, strapping, paper or debris from the container, or for any solid or liquid contamination of any part of the container furnished to Shipper, and further shall be liable for the cost of cleaning and/or deodorization of the container to the satisfaction of the Carrier. Actual cleaning and/or deodorization of the container MUST be performed prior to return of the container to the Carrier. Any and all charges for such cleaning services shall be for the account of the Shipper and/or Consignee.