RULE: 8 - BILL(S) OF LADING Eff: 06SEP2011
| Effective | 06SEP2011 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 06SEP2011 |
| Filing Codes | C |
All cargo transported under the rates, charges, terms and
conditions named in this Tariff shall be held, carried and
delivered SBJ to the provisions of Carrier's applicable
Long Form B\L, the terms and conditions of which are shown
below.
a. When issued, all B/Ls MUST show the name and address of
both the Shipper/Consignor and the Consignee; the total
weight and total measurement of each piece, package or
unit of cargo in the shipment, except in the case of FCL
shipments, only the total shipment weight and
measurement must be shown; and on shipments consigned
"TO ORDER," the name and address of the party to be
notified MUST also appear.
b. Shippers/Consignors requiring that the Original B/L,
properly endorsed, be surrendered to the Carrier before
delivery is accomplished, MUST secure an ORDER B/L.
c. The Terms and Conditions of Carrier's regular long form
B/L are as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CUSTODY AND
CARRIAGE OF THE GOODS,
CONTINUED FROM THE OTHER SIDE HEREOF
The Bill of Lading is issued and the goods covered hereby are subject
to all the terms, provisions, stipulations and conditions stated in
Carrier's tariffs or classifications on file with the Federal
Maritime Commission.
In accepting this Bill of Lading, the Shipper, Consignee and Holder
hereof agree that all the terms and conditions of the Carrier's
tariffs or classifications, including any clauses presently being
stamped or endorsed thereon filed with the above agencies, are
incorporated herein with like force and effect as if they were
written at length herein, and all such terms conditions so
incorporated by reference are agreed by Shipper to be binding and to
govern the relations, whatever they may be, between all who are or
may become parties to this Bill of Lading.
As used therein, the terms "Carrier" means any and all carriers
whether on land or sea on whose modes of conveyance the goods
described on the face hereof are carried.
If this Bill of Lading evidences a contract for the carriage of goods
by sea or by surface transportation to, from or through countries
other than the United States, it shall have effect subject to the
provisions of the Applicable Acts, statues or regulations of such
countries, to the extent that any such Acts, statues or regulations
may apply to the transportation contract of any one or more of the
carriers, involved.
The Carrier's tariffs or classifications may contain a number of
provisions giving the Carrier certain exceptions and immunities from
and limitations of liability additional to those provided by the Acts
or Laws referred to herein and may extend the benefit of its
provisions to stevedores and others.
Carrier is hereby authorized to act as forwarding agents, and also to
forward the shipment described herein through another carrier.
Carrier will not be liable for loss or damage occurring after having
tendered this shipment to such other carrier.
Carrier's liability terminates upon delivery of cargo to the pier or
terminal operator or Customs authority at port of destination.
Carrier will not be liable loss or damage on any shipment on hand at
any of the Carrier's Terminals after Expiration of free time or the
termination of Carrier's Insurance thereon whichever occurs later.
Carrier shall be entitled to carry goods on deck in containers or in
trailers.
If required by the Carrier a signed original Bill of Lading, duly
endorsed, must be surrendered to the Carrier on delivery of the
goods.
All agreements with respect to the above goods are superseded hereby
and none of the terms hereof shall be deemed waiwed except in writing
by an authorized agent of the Carrier.
It is mutually agreed and understood that this contract shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Florida, both as to
interpretation and to performance and that any action at law, suit in
equity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this contract
for carriage of goods, or any provision thereof, or any provision
thereof, or any transaction, loss, damage or claim arising out of
this contract, shall be instituted and maintained in any court of
competent jurisdiction in the County of Dade, State of Florida,
unless all of the parties to this agreement mutually agree upon venue
in some other locality.
Shipments between the U.S.A. and Foreign Countries:
Maximum Carrier's liability is $500.00 per package in case of any
loss or damage unless a greater value is declared in writing by
shipper at time of shipment and an additional charge of two (2%)
percent therof paid.
If this Bill of Lading evidences a contract for the carriage of goods
by sea to or from ports of the United States in foreign trade, or
provides for routing within the United States it shall have effect
subject to the provisions of the U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of
1936 and other applicable statues, to the extent that any such Act or
statutes may apply to the transportation contract of any one or more
of the carriers involved.
Upon request, we shall provide a detailed breakout of the components
of all charges assessed and a true copy of each pertinent document
relating to these charges.
RECEIPT FOR CARGO PROVISIONS:
Received the goods or packages said to contain goods herein
mentioned, in apparent good order and condition unless otherwise
indicated. To be forwarded via vessel / carrier herein shown and
subject to all terms and conditions of carrier, through which
shipment is being forwarded.
THIS COMPANY HAS A POLICY AGAINST PAYMENT, SOLICITATION, OR RECEIPT
OF ANY REBATE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY WHICH WOULD BE UNLAWFUL UNDER
THE UNITED STATES - SHIPPING OF 1984.
