RULE: 8 - BILL(S) OF LADING TERMS AND CONDITIONS Eff: 15NOV2021
| Effective | 15NOV2021 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 15NOV2021 |
| Filing Codes | IC |
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.
