RULE: 21 - USE OF CARRIER EQUIPMENT Eff: 07NOV2016
| Effective | 07NOV2016 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 07NOV2016 |
| Filing Codes | I |
I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Empty or loaded containers may be removed from Carrier
designated CY or Rail Yard/Ramp by the Shipper or his agent
for loading and by the Consignee or his agent for
unloading, SUBJECT to the following provisions:
a. Except when COL equipment is provided, Shipper,
Consignee or their agent, MUST execute the underlying
VOCC's standard Equipment Interchange Agreement and
receipt at the time of interchange.
b. All Equipment Detention Charges incurred by Shipper,
Consignee or their Agent while container is in their
possession will be for the account of the party
incurring such charges.
c. Containers MUST be returned by the Shipper, Consignee or
his Agent to the CY or Rail Yard/Ramp from which they
were removed unless Carrier instructs or agrees that
container is to be returned to another location.
Containers may ONLY be interchanged during regular
working hours, unless prior arrangements have been made
for interchange at other times.
d. Carrier will accept return tender of Shipper loaded and
sealed containers at CY or Rail Yard/Ramp SUBJECT to the
provisions of Rule 2.23 below and B/Ls issued to
cover such containers MUST be claused "Shipper Load,
Stow and Count."
II. FREE TIME AND DETENTION ON COL EQUIPMENT
Shippers, Consignees or their agents will be allowed the
Free Time specified herein to pickup, load or unload and
return COL containers to Carrier, after which time any
applicable Equipment Detention/Demurrage Charges specified
will be assessed, which charge shall be in addition to all
other applicable charges.
FREE TIME -
I. On Equipment Picked up from or Delivered to Carrier's CY
or RR:
a. Shippers, or their agents, will be accorded the Free
Time specified below to remove an empty container from
Carrier's Container Yard or Rail Ramp and to return such
container, loaded, sealed and ready to commence
transportation, to the same Container Yard or Rail Ramp
from which it was removed (unless otherwise authorized
by Carrier). Free Time commences at 12:01 AM on the
first working day (See Rule 28 - Definitions) after
Shipper has been notified that empty container is
available pickup and expires at 12:00 midnight on the
last day of Free Time.
Free Time Shall Be:
i. On Tank Container Equipment, EAN -
. . . . . . . . . . 7 (seven) calendar days
ii. Temperature Controlled Tank Container Equipment -
. . . . . . . . . . 3 (three) calendar days
b. Consignees, or their agents, will be accorded the Free
Time specified below to pickup a loaded container from
Carrier's Container Yard or Rail Ramp and to return such
container, unloaded, clean and empty, to the same
Container Yard or Rail Ramp from which is was removed
(unless otherwise authorized by Carrier). Free Time
commences at 12:01 AM on the first working day after
Consignee has been notified that the loaded container is
available for pickup and expires at 12:00 midnight on
the last day of Free Time.
Free Time Shall Be:
i. On Tank Container Equipment, EAN -
. . . . . . . . . . 7 (seven) calendar days
ii. Temperature Controlled Tank Container Equipment -
. . . . . . . . . . 3 (three) calendar days
II. On Equipment provided for pickup at Shipper's Door or
delivered to Consignees Door:
a. Shippers, or their agents, will be accorded the Free
Time specified below to load and seal an empty container
provided at Shipper's Door and to notify Carrier that
container is ready to commence transportation. Free
Time commences at 12:01 AM on the first working day (See
Rule 28 - Definitions) after empty container has been
delivered to Shipper's Door and expires at 12:00
midnight on the last day of Free Time.
Free Time Shall Be:
i. On Tank Container Equipment, EAN -
. . . . . . . . . . 2 (two) calendar days
ii. Temperature Controlled Tank Container Equipment -
. . . . . . . . . . 1 (one) calendar days
b. Consignees, or their agents, will be accorded the Free
Time specified below to unload and clean a loaded
container delivered to Consignee's Door and to return
the empty Container to Carrier specified point or when
applicable to notify Carrier that empty Container is
ready for pickup. Free Time commences at 12:01 AM on
the first working day after container has been delivered
to Consignee Door and expires at 12:00 midnight on the
last day of Free Time.
Free Time Shall Be:
i. On Tank Container Equipment, EAN -
. . . . . . . . . . 7 (seven) calendar days
ii. Temperature Controlled Tank Container Equipment -
. . . . . . . . . . 3 (three) calendar days
DETENTION CHARGES -
After the expiration of Free Time as specified above, the
Equipment Detention Charges specified below will be
assessed. Equipment Detention Charges apply per calendar
day or fraction thereof, INCLUDING Saturdays, Sundays and
Legal Holidays.
EQUIPMENT TYPE DETENTION/DEMURRAGE CHARGES
i. All Tank Container Equipment, EAN -
. . . . . . . . . . $ 35.00 per day
ii. Temperature Controlled Tank Container Equipment -
. . . . . . . . . . $ 55.00 per day
