RULE: 2.21 - RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY FOR CONTAINER EQUIPMENT Eff: 31JAN2022

Effective 31JAN2022
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.

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