RULE: 4 - PROVISIONS GOVERNING HEAVY LIFT CARGO Eff: 12JUL2018
Effective | 12JUL2018 |
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Filed | 12JUL2018 |
Filing Codes | IC |
The handling of Heavy Lift Cargo and Charges therefore will be governed by the following provisions and conditions: a. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN/ON OCEAN CONTAINERS: Cargo, subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier already loaded in/on ocean containers or transporting equipment will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift Charges. However, Carrier reserves the right to refuse to accept any shipment loaded in/on a COL, SOL or underlying VOCC container that is - 1) loaded beyond its marked weight capacity; or 2) without manufacturers plate clearly showing the specification of the container, including its maximum weight capacity; or 3) when Shipper fails to declare the gross weight of the loaded container. Any fines or penalties imposed as a result of the misapplication or misstatement of actual weight(s) on the B/L and/or other Shipping Documents will be for the account of the cargo. b. CARGO TENDERED TO CARRIER IN A BREAKBULK, LOOSE OR UNCONTAINERIZED FORM: Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs (rate Items), Cargo, subject to the rates, charges and provisions named in this Tariff, when tendered to Carrier in a breakbulk, loose or uncontainerized form will NOT be subject to any Heavy Lift Charges and will be accepted without special arrangement PROVIDED the weight of each individual piece, package or unit in the shipment does NOT exceed 1 W-ton. Shipments containing individual pieces, packages or units weighing in excess of 1 W-ton will be accepted by the Carrier for transportation ONLY after special arrangement and prior booking, and will be SBJ to any applicable Heavy Lift Charges named in the TLI applying to such shipment, which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges. Shipper MUST provide a complete description, including gross weight, of any article exceeding 1 W-ton at the time cargo is booked with Carrier.