RULE: 23.34 - VEHICLE BOOKING/TIME SLOT SYSTEM COMPLIANCE (VBS) Eff: 01NOV2018

Effective 01NOV2018
Filed 01NOV2018
Filing Codes IC

A number of Port Authorities and Terminal Operators utilize Vehicle
Booking/Wharf Timeslot Systems (VBS) to manage the flow of containers
into and out of their Port Container Facilities.  When Carrier is
required to comply with the requirements of a VBS System in order to
tender a container to the underlying VOCC at a POL, or to collect a
container from the underlying VOCC at a destination POD, Carrier will
meet and fulfill such requirements as part of the transportation
service provided to Shipper or Consignee.  However, the charge assessed
by the Port Authority, Terminal Operator or their agents, along with any
Handling Fee, in order to comply with VBS requirements will be as
specified on the individual rate listing in a governed NSA and
shall be for the account of the cargo and will be advanced for payment,
SBJ to the provisions of Rule 2.11 (Advance Charge Rule).

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