Effective	26Mar1996
Filed	20Feb1996
Filing Codes	I

A. Weight Cargo
   Cargo freighted on a weight basis shall be assessed
   rates on the gross weight of individual pieces or
   packages in kilograms (1,000 Kilograms) (equaling one (1)
   Kilo Ton).  In computing total weight in kilo Tons
   to determine freight charges, it shall be permissible to
   round off to three (3) decimal places.

B. Measurement Cargo
   Except as otherwise specified in this rule, the three
   greatest outside dimensions (depth, width and length)
   of the package or piece are to be multiplied together
   to produce the cube of one package or piece in cubic
   meters (rounded off to three (3) decimal places).
   This calculation, when applied to non-rectangular
   shapes, will result in the cube of the smallest
   hypothetical rectangular containers in which the package
   or piece would fit.

  1.  Rounding-off Dimensions

   a) All fraction under one-half centimeter are to be
      dropped.

   b) All fraction over one-half centimeter are extended
      to the next full centimeter.

  2.  In measuring barrels, casks, kegs and drums, the
      following will apply;

   a) Wooden barrels, casks and kegs: Measurements are to
      be taken on the square of the bilge.

   b) Drums, metal or fiber: Diameters are to be taken at
      the bilge or at the head, whichever is greater.

   c) Where a protruding locking device is fitted, two
      diameters are to be taken, one of which must include
      the locking device.

  3.  In measuring rolls or cylindrical packages
      The measurement are to taken on the square of the
      mean diameter.

  4.  In measuring pipes
      The extreme outside measurement of the largest end
      must always be used.  In measuring pipe bends and
      assembly, loose, deduct on quarter from the overall
      measurement.
  5.  The measurement of individual pieces or packages based
      on dimensions as outlined in paragraph 102.B of this
      rule are to be computed in accordance with tweed's
      accurate metric cubic tables.

C. Weight or Measurement Cargo (W/M)

    Cargo freighted on a weight or measurement basis, shall
    be assessed rates according to rule 102.A. or 102.B.,
    which ever produces the greater revenue.

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