RULE: 2.9 - PACKING, PACKAGING AND MARKS Eff: 12JUL2018
Effective | 12JUL2018 |
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Filed | 12JUL2018 |
Filing Codes | IC |
When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is specified on an individual Web Rate Page named in this Tariff, such rate will ONLY apply on shipments of the commodity so packed or packaged. Additionally, all shipments will be SBJ to the following packing and marking provisions: a. All shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation MUST be packed in amanner that will insure safe transportation with ordinary care and due diligence on the part of the Carrier. Such packing shall at least meet the standards set for shipping within the boundaries of the United States, and shall at least be, in the sole judgment of the Carrier, adequate to protect the cargo from damage during ordinary handling and ocean transportation. Carrier will assume no liability for any damage to cargo caused by Shipper?s negligent, improper or inadequate packing or packaging. Fragile articles including but not limited to glassware or crockery, will be accepted at owner?s risk of breakage, unless such damage is the result of Carrier's negligence. b. Except on FCL shipments subject to Rule 2.23 ("Shipper Load, Stow and Count"), shipments of Lumber and shipments of Cotton, baled, each individual piece, package, carton, bundle or unit included in a shipment MUST bear: Marks and Numbers, Place of Destination and Origin (including country), and the Name and Address of the Consignee, Shipper and notify party. In the case of a shipment moving on an "Order Notify" B/L, or which is consigned C.O.D.," each piece, package, carton, bundle or unit MUST also be marked accordingly. The Carrier will NOT be responsible for Shipper's failure to observe the marking regulations of the destination country, NOR for the accuracy of Shipper furnished labels and/or information used to prepare such labels. c. UNPACKED COMMODITIES: 1. Any single article, which by its nature, may be shipped without danger of damage in ordinary handling while lacking boxing, crating or wrapping will be accepted as suitably packed for transportation when tendered to the Carrier without boxing, crating, wrapping or other packaging. 2. Vehicles, new or used, not in containers, will be received and accepted for transportation without boxing, crating, wrapping or other packaging. However, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal Operator will NOT perform or provide technical inspection and/or check of vehicle's inside or outside equipment and/or accessories. Therefore, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and/or Terminal Operator will neither be liable for, nor responsible for, any loss, damage or non-operation of any vehicle's equipment and/or accessories unless such loss or damage is directly due to the negligence or cause of the Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore or Terminal Operator. Additionally, Carrier, Ship Owner, Stevedore and Terminal Operator will not be liable for loss and/or damage to any loose articles or cargo left in or packed inside a vehicle at the time vehicle is tendered for transportation. Shipper must separately tender such loose articles or cargo as a separate shipment which will be transported on a separate B/L from the B/L covering the vehicle. d. CARGO SHIPMENTS CONTAINING CONIFER WOOD PACKAGING: All Cargo exported or imported from, to or thru U.S. Ports and Points MUST comply with ISPM-15 standards for Wood Product marking and treatment. Goods should not be packed in/on conifer wood containers, unless the containers are heat treated at a temperature of 56 degrees Celsius or higher for a minimum of 30 continuous minutes, or have been treated by other means approved by the relevant authority of the destination country, including fumigation or treatment with Methyl Bromide. Goods packed in/on conifer wood containers MUST also be marked on all four (4) sides of the container to certify treatment in accordance with the ISPM-standards. If the cargo is packed in/on wooden containers made from wood other than conifer wood, or packed in/on non-wood containers, Shipper MUST submit relevant documents indicating such case. If Shipper fails to comply with these regulations, or fails to provide the required documentation, and as a result cargo is held, quarantined or otherwise delayed at destination or via ports en route to destination, Shipper shall remain liable for, and hold Carrier harmless from, all charges incurred for demurrage, detention, inspection, unpacking, repacking, treatment, dismantling and/or material disposal.