RULE: 2.1 - TRANSPORTATION SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS AND CODES Eff: 13OCT2017
| Effective | 13OCT2017 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 13OCT2017 |
| Filing Codes | I |
Each rate named in this Tariff applies via a specific transportation
service which will be shown in connection with such rate. A full
description of each transportation service offered is listed below:
I. ORIGIN/DESTINATION SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS (CODES):
a. "D" - DOOR SERVICE:
i. Door Service at origin INCLUDES either: DROP AND PICK (also
known as DROP AND PULL) service (i.e. Carrier' trucker will
spot an empty container at Shipper's premises so that Shipper
can load container without Carrier's trucker remaining at
Shipper's premises; Carrier's trucker returning later to pickup
the loaded container) and transportation service to destination;
or LIVE LOAD service (i.e. Carrier's trucker will spot an empty
container at Shipper's premises for loading while Carrier's
trucker remains with container until loading is completed by
Shipper and trucker is released to commence transportation
service) and transportation service to destination. Door
Service at origin does NOT include any stuffing, loading,
blocking, bracing or staking of cargo (including the count
thereof) into/onto the container; NOR any "relocating" or
"shifting" of container while in Shipper's posession; NOR does
it include any applicable equipment demurrage or motor vehicle
detention charges incurred, even if the Carrier is responsible
for the collection thereof.
ii. Door Service at destination INCLUDES transportation to
destination and either: DROP AND PICK (also known as DROP AND
PULL) service (i.e. Carrier's trucker will deliver full container
to Consignee's premises for unloading by Consignee without
Carrier's trucker remaining at Consignee's premises; Carrier's
trucker returning later to pickup the unloaded, empty container);
or LIVE UNLOAD service (i.e. Carrier's trucker will deliver loaded
container at Consignee's premises for unloading by Consignee while
Carrier's trucker remains with container until unloading is
completed by Consignee and Carrier's trucker is released). Except
as otherwise provided, Door Service at destination includes return
of the empty container when unloading is completed. Door Service
at destination does NOT include the physical unloading of cargo
from container (including the count thereof), nor stripping, nor
cleaning of container; NOR does it include any "relocating" or
"shifting" of container while in Consignee's possession; NOR does
it include any equipment demurrage or motor vehicle detention
charges incurred, even if the Carrier is responsible for the
collection thereof.
b. "K" - BREAKBULK (NON-CONTAINERIZED CARGO) SERVICE:
i. Breakbulk Service at Origin is defined as BBK ("K")
Service applying on Breakbulk, Non-Containerized
Cargo. BBK Service at Origin will apply either SBJ to
"Liner In" Terms or "Free In" Terms as defined below.
Where terms are NOT specified in an individual TLI,
Breakbulk Service Rates apply "Liner In" at origin.
ii. Breakbulk Service at Destination is defined as BBK
("K") Service applying on Breakbulk, Non-Containerized
Cargo. BBK Service at Destination will apply either
SBJ to "Liner Out" Terms or "Free Out" Terms as
defined below. Where terms are NOT specified in an
individual TLI, Breakbulk Service Rates apply "Liner
Out" at origin.
iii. "LINER IN" Terms ("L.I."): Liner In Terms at Origin
INCLUDE receipt of cargo, free alongside, at point of
rest, shipside; loading cargo aboard vessel utilizing
ship's/pier's equipment; stowage of cargo on board
vessel for safe transportation; and transportation to
destination. Liner In Terms, at Origin do NOT include
pickup or movement of the cargo beyond point of rest
shipside; packaging, palletization or other
preparation of cargo for ocean transportation;
storage, wharfage or warehouse charges at origin; NOR
any applicable terminal, wharfage or pier receiving or
service charges.
iv. LINER OUT" Terms ("L.O."): Liner Out Terms at
Destination INCLUDE transportation to destination;
unloading cargo from vessel utilizing ship's/pier's
equipment; and delivery of cargo to Consignee at point
of rest, shipside. Liner Out Terms at Destination do
NOT include delivery or movement of cargo beyond point
of rest; storage, wharfage or warehouse charges at
destination; NOR any applicable terminal, wharfage or
pier delivery or service charges.
v. "FREE IN" Terms ("F.I."): Free In Terms at Origin
INCLUDE receipt of cargo, free alongside, at point of
rest, shipside; and transportation to destination.
Free In Terms at Origin do NOT include loading cargo
aboard vessel; stowage of cargo on board vessel;
pickup or movement of the cargo beyond point of rest;
packaging, palletization or other preparation of cargo
for ocean transportation; storage, wharfage or
warehouse charges at origin; vessel loading and
stowage charges; NOR any applicable Terminal, Wharfage
or Pier Receiving or Service Charges.
vi. FREE OUT" Terms ("F.O."): Free Out Terms at
Destination INCLUDE transportation to destination; and
delivery of cargo to Consignee at point of rest,
shipside. Free Out Terms at Destination do NOT
include unloading cargo from vessel; delivery or
movement of cargo beyond point of rest; storage,
wharfage or warehouse charges at destination; vessel
unloading charges; NOR any applicable terminal,
wharfage or pier delivery or service charges.
c. "O" - OCEAN PORT SERVICE:
i. Ocean Port Service at Origin is defined as either CFS
("S") Service (see Paragraph g.) on LCL Containerized
cargo; OR BBK Service (see Paragraph c.) on Breakbulk,
Loose or Non-Containerized cargo; OR as CY ("Y")
Service (see Paragraph i.) on FCL Containerized cargo.
ii. Ocean Port Service at Destination is defined as either
CFS ("S") Service (see Paragraph g.) on LCL
Containerized cargo; OR BBK Service (see Paragraph c.)
on Breakbulk, Loose or Non-Containerized cargo; OR as
CY ("Y") Service (see Paragraph i.) on FCL
Containerized cargo.
d. "Q" - PIER ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF (Ro/Ro) SERVICE:
i. Pier Ro/Ro Service at Origin INCLUDES loading of cargo
aboard vessel from end of Roll-On Ramp at shipside;
stowage of cargo onboard vessel; and transportation to
destination. Pier Service at origin does NOT include
pickup or prior movement of the cargo to end of
Roll-On Ramp; packaging, palletization or other
preparataion of cargo for ocean transporatation;
storage, wharfage, handling or warehouse chares at
origin; NOR does it include any applicable Terminal
or Pier Receiving or Service Charges.
ii. Pier Ro/Ro Service at Destination INCLUDES
transportation from origin; unloading of cargo from
vessel and delivery to Consignee at end of Roll-Off
Ramp at shipside. Pier Service at Destination does
NOT include storage, wharfage, handling or warehouse
charges at destination; delivery or subsequent
movement of cargo beyond end of Roll-Off Ramp; NOR
does it include any applicable Terminal, Pier or
Destination Delivery or Service Charges.
e. "R" - RAIL YARD (RAMP) SERVICE:
i. Rail Yard Service at Origin INCLUDES receipt by rail
carrier of container loaded off the premises of rail
carrier; placement of loaded container aboard rail car
equipment; and transportation service to destination.
Rail Yard Service at origin does NOT include any
stuffing, loading, blocking, bracing or staking of
cargo (including the count thereof) into/onto
container; delivery of empty container to Shipper's
premises; transportation of loaded container from
Shipper's premises to Rail Yard; NOR any equipment
demurrage or rail carrier storage charges incurred.
ii. Rail Yard Service at Destination INCLUDES
transportation service to destination; removal of
container from rail car equipment; and making loaded
container available at Rail Yard for Consignee to
remove and unload off the premises of the rail
carrier. Rail Yard Service at Destination does NOT
include delivery of loaded container to Consignee's
premises; unloading of cargo and stripping or cleaning
of container; return of empty container to Rail or
Container Yard; NOR any equipment demurrage or rail
carrier storage charges incurred.
f. "S" - CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS) SERVICE (See Rule
23 and Subrules thereto for applicable Terminal
Charges):
i. CFS Terminal Service at origin INCLUDES receipt of
cargo at Carrier's origin CFS Terminal; loading of
cargo into/onto ocean containers (including furnishing
and installing all blocking, bracing or staking
necessary to secure cargo in container for safe
transportation); and transportation service to
destination. CFS Service at origin does NOT include
pickup of cargo or other transportation services prior
to Carrier's receipt of cargo at CFS Terminal;
unloading of cargo at Carrier's CFS Terminal; CFS
storage or warehouse charges incurred at origin
terminal; NOR any applicable terminal receiving,
handling or service charges.
ii. CFS Terminal Service at destination INCLUDES
transportation service to destination terminal;
unloading of cargo and stripping of container at
destination CFS Terminal; and making loose,
uncontainerized cargo available at CFS Terminal for
Consignee pickup. CFS Terminal Service at
destination does NOT include delivery of loose,
uncontainerized cargo to Consignee's premises, NOR
any other transportation service subsequent to
delivery at CFS Terminal; NOR loading of cargo
into/onto Consignee's equipment at CFS Terminal; NOR
CFS storage or warehouse charges incurred at
destination terminal; NOR any applicable terminal
delivery, handling or destination delivery service
charges.
g. "Y" - CONTAINER YARD SERVICE (See Rule 23 and Subrules
thereto for applicable Terminal Charges):
i. CY Terminal Service at origin INCLUDES making empty
container available for Shipper to remove and load off
the premises of the Carrier; receipt of loaded
container at origin CY Terminal; and transportation
service to destination. CY Terminal Service at origin
does NOT include delivery of empty container to
Shipper's premises NOR any other transportation
service prior to receipt of loaded container at origin
CY Terminal; NOR any stuffing, loading, blocking,
bracing or staking of cargo (including the count
thereof) into/onto container; NOR transportation of
loaded container from Shipper's premises to Carrier's
CY Terminal; NOR any applicable equipment demurrage
charges or CY detention charges incurred.
ii. CY Terminal Service at destination INCLUDES
transportation service to destination; and making
loaded container available for Consignee to remove and
unload off the premises of the Carrier. CY Terminal
Service at destination does NOT include delivery of
loaded container to Consignee's premises NOR any other
transportation service subsequent to delivery at CY
destination Terminal; NOR unloading and stripping or
cleaning of container; NOR return of empty container
to Carrier's CY Terminal; NOR any applicable equipment
demurrage charges or CY detention charges incurred.
II. TRANSIT SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS:
Except as otherwise provided in individual TLIs, all
shipments will be transported via Carrier's Standard
Transit Service. However, shipments moving on rates SBJ
to one of the specific Transit Services named below will
apply ONLY when Shipper requests and Carrier provides the
Transit Service specified.
a. When different rates applying on the same commodity,
from the same ports/points to the same ports/points are
published in this Tariff and the application of the
rates are based on different Transit Service levels,
selection of Transit Service and the related rate level
will be strictly at the Shipper's option. If Shipper
desires a specific Transit Service he MUST specify
Transit Service desired at the time cargo is booked with
the Carrier, either orally or in writing, unless such
instructions have been given previously. If no written
instructions are forwarded by the Shipper to the
Carrier, Carrier's booking records shall govern
assignment of Transit Service level and application of
rate. If Shipper does NOT specify a specific Transit
Service, Carrier will forward shipments and assess
freight charges based on Standard Transit Service.
b. Shipper's selection of a Transit Service level option
shall be considered paramount and Carrier will NOT alter
Shipper's instructions or the Transit Service/rate level
selected, EXCEPT in the following instances:
1. If Carrier forwards a shipment via a different Transit
Service in error, Shipper shall be assessed freight
charges based on the Transit Service level Shipper
actually selected or the freight charges applicable to
the Transit Service actually provided, whichever is
lower.
2. If due to an error or omission on Shipper's part,
cargo is held at Carrier's Terminal or Container Yard
and is not forwarded on the first available sailing
for the Transit Service selected, Carrier will give
the Shipper the option of waiting until the next
sailing for the Transit Service selected or of
changing the Transit Service status of the shipment.
If Shipper decides to change the Transit Service
selected, freight charges shall be assessed on the
basis of the Transit Service via which the shipment
actually moves. In either case all charges for
storage, container shifting or reloading or shipment
return, incurred as a result of Shipper's error or
ommission shall be for the account of the Shipper.
3. DEFINITION OF TRANSIT SERVICE LEVELS:
A. REGULAR TRANSIT SERVICE - Carrier is not
obligated to transport cargo in any particular
container or type of container or equipment (except
as specified in individual TLIs or in conformity
with Rule 16), or via any particular vessel, ocean,
water, rail, motor or air carrier, or in time for
any particular market or otherwise than with
reasonable dispatch utilizing underlying VOCCs'
fixed sailing schedule(s). Selection of underlying
or inland Carriers to be utilized for all or any
portion of the through transportation of cargo shall
be at the sole discretion of the Carrier.
B. STANDARD TRANSIT SERVICE - Carrier is not
obligated to transport cargo in any particular
container or type of container or equipment (except
as specified in individual TLIs or in conformity
with Rule 16), or via any particular vessel, ocean,
water, rail, motor or air carrier, or in time for
any particular market or otherwise than with
reasonable dispatch utilizing underlying VOCCs'
fixed sailing schedule(s). However, Shipper will
retain the right to specify that a particular
Vessel, Ocean, Water, Motor or Rail Carrier be
utilized for all or any portion of the through
transportation of cargo. If Shipper fails for
specify that a particular Carrier be utilized then
selection of the Carrier shall be at the discretion
of the Carrier.
C. EXPRESS OR PREMIER TRANSIT SERVICE - Carrier will
utilize a regularly scheduled underlying VOCC with a
fixed day departure and the fastest transit time or
earliest departure date after receipt of cargo.
Carrier guarantees shipment will be loaded aboard a
VOCC vessel within at least 7 (seven) calendar days,
provided service is available.
D. DEFERRED TRANSIT SERVICE - Carrier may utilize
underlying VOCC with the longest Transit Time
between origin and destination. No departure date
will be guaranteed, and Carrier will transport cargo
SBJ to availability of space in Carrier's
Trailers/Containers, however, cargo will be loaded
aboard transporting vessel within 2 (two) calendar
weeks of receipt, provided service is available.
Cargo held at Terminal for Carrier's convenience
will NOT be SBJ to any applicable storage charges.
E. ECONOMY TRANSIT SERVICE - Carrier may utlized
underlying VOCC with the longest Transit Time
between origin and destination. No departure date
will be guaranteed, and Carrier will transport cargo
SBJ to availability of space in Carrier's
Trailers/Containers, however cargo will be loaded
aboard a transporting vessel within 4 weeks of cargo
receipt. Cargo held at Terminal for Carrier's
convenience will NOT be SBJ to any applicable
storage charges.
