RULE: 23.11 - STOR - CARGO STORAGE - LCL Eff: 01AUG2024
| Effective | 01AUG2024 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 02JUL2024 |
| Filing Codes | CA |
Control No. 24-03001
I. STORAGE OF LCL SHIPMENTS:
a. Except as otherwise provided on an individual web rate page (TLI),
when, due to no fault, negligence or error on the part of the
Carrier, or their agent, OR at the specific request of Shipper or
Consignee, or their agent, an LCL Shipment is held at Carrier's
nominated origin or destination CFS, warehouse or terminal beyond the
Free Time specified herein because:
i. Shipper's instructions, documentation, clearance, release, or
Cargo markings (See Rule 2.9) have not been provided or received; or
ii. Cargo is held at the request of a Shipper; or
iii. Cargo is held because of Consignee's refusal or inability to accept
delivery; or
iv. Cargo is held while awaiting Consignee's delivery instructions,
customs clearance, or import documentation; or
v. Sola Transport Agency or its agent cannot locate Consignee; or
vi. because of any other reason not ascribable to the Carrier,
and as a result the Cargo remains in Carrier's nominated CFS, warehouse
or terminal, beyond the specified Free Time herein, such LCL shipment
will be SBJ to the terms and provisions named herein and will be SBJ to
the per Diem STORAGE CHARGES (STOR) provided herein. All STOR Charges
will be in additional to all other applicable charges.
1. When a shipment is held beyond the allotted Free Time specified herein
due to a request by the Shipper, the Consignee or their agent, the
Shipment will incur per diem STOR Charges on the day following the
expiration of Free Time (as shown herein). Free Time will commence on
the day Cargo is received at origin CFS, terminal or warehouse
location, regardless of when Cargo is required to be held.
2. Per Diem storage Charges, when applicable, will be assessed per each
calendar day, or fraction thereof, up to date Cargo is released from
Storage.
3. Carrier will refuse to deliver or release any Cargo which has accrued
STOR Charges if such Charges have not been guananteed or been paid.
Shipper may contract for delivery, or receive the cargo at
Carrier's terminal facility, when, and only when, the per diem
storage Charges have been paid in full or payment has been guaranteed.
4. Perishable goods, or goods which are susceptible to damage through
temperature changes or other causes incident to storage, will be
accepted for storage solely at Shipper's/Consignee's risk and
Shipper/Consignee MUST indemnify and hold Sola harmless from any and
all liability and expense for any damages that result from storage
conditions unless such damage can be demonstrated to be the result of
negligence on the part of Sola or its agent.
5. After the expiration of Free Time provided herein, Sola shall be under
no obligation to store Cargo at its nominated CFS, terminal or
warehouse location and, absent any instructions by Shipper, Consignee
or their agent, such Cargo may be considered abandoned and removed
from Sola's nominated facility.
b. REFUSED OR UNCLAIMED CARGO:
1. If cargo cannot be delivered because of the Consignee's refusal or
inability to accept it or because Sola, or its agent, cannot locate
Consignee, Sola, or its agent, will make a diligent effort to notify
the Shipper, or their agent, accordingly.
2. If Sola is not given satisfactory disposition instructions by the
Shipper, Consignor or their agent, or if satisfactory financial
guarantees for payment of all charges due are not made, after Carrier
has provided notice of Cargo's status as unclaimed or refused, Carrier
will consider the cargo abandoned and it will be removed from
Carrier's nominated CFS, terminal or warehouse for disposal.
c. PER DIEM STORAGE CHARGES:
LCL shipments moving FROM, TO or THRU Ports and Points in the United
States, and the Ports and Points named in Rules 1.3 and 1.4, will be SBJ
to the applicable LCL Per Diem STOR Charge below when LCL cargo remains
at a Carrier's nominated origin or destination CFS, warehouse or terminal
beyond the Free Time specified:
{C} FREE TIME A STORAGE CHARGE PER MINIMUM
SHIPMENT CURRENCY CFT/CWT PER EACH CHARGE
CAN CALENDAR Per Shipment
REMAIN AT DAY (or fraction Or Each
CARRIER'S CFS thereof) AFTER PALLET or CARTON
EXPIRATION OF FREE TIME
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30 Calendar USD 0.35/CFT or 3.50/CWT 35.00
Days (whichever is greater)
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II. STORAGE OF FCL SHIPMENTS:
Except as otherwise provided on an individual Web Rate Page Item,
when due to no fault, negligence or error on the part of the Carrier,
a loaded Container is held at Carrier's nominated depot or terminal,
beyond any Free Time specified on the Web Rate Page making reference
hereto, before it can be delivered to a Rail Ramp, a Container Yard,
or pier facilities at POL; OR, is held at Carrier's nominated depot or
terminal, beyond any Free time specified on the Web Rate Page making
reference hereto, before the Consignee can/will accept delivery,
Carrier will assess the Storage Charges published on the Web Rate Page
Item making reference hereto, which charge shall be in addition to
all other applicable charges.
