RULE: 7 - PAYMENT OF FREIGHT CHARGES Eff: 15FEB2013

Effective 15FEB2013
Filed 15FEB2013
Filing Codes I

Freight charges, assessorial charges, surcharges or other charges named
in this Tariff, or in NRAs SBJ to this Tariff, including advanced
charges may be prepaid or collect (See Note 1) at origin or destination,
SBJ to the provisions named in this Rule.  However, regardless of
whether B/L payment status is prepaid or collect, the Shipper, his duly
authorized Freight Forwarder or Agent, the Consignee and the Beneficial
Cargo Owner shall be, and will remain, jointly and severally liable for
all unpaid charges and freight, including, but not limited to, any sums
advanced or disbursed by the Carrier for the account of the cargo.
    
NOTE 1: Shipments of the following commodities MUST be PREPAID in all
 instances:  Household Goods and Personal Effects.
    
a. All Freight and additional Charges named in this Tariff, or in
   NRAs SBJ to this Tariff, are due and considered earned upon receipt
   of the cargo by the originating Carrier, or his agent, and shall be
   paid to the carrier without discount or deduction, whether the Ship
   and/or Cargo is lost or not lost, transportation is interrupted or
   abandoned, whether the Cargo is damaged or ruined, or whether
   packages or containers are delivered empty or partly empty at
   destination.
    
b. Rates and Charges named in this Tariff, or in NRAs SBJ to this Tariff
   are quoted in U.S. Currency, unless otherwise noted, and have been
   determined with due consideration to the relationship of U.S.
   Currency to any other currencies involved.  In the event of any
   material deterioration in the exchange value of U.S. Currency,
   the Carrier reserves the right, upon publication in this Tariff, to
   adjust the charges named in this Tariff, or to change the rates named
   in any Rate Tariff SBJ hereto to remove any adverse effect in
   conformity with the U.S. Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, and SBJ to
   the regulations of the Federal Maritime Commission issued pursuant
   thereto.  Rates named in NRAs SBJ hereto may not, and will not, be
   amended in any way pursuant to FMC regulations governing NRAs.
   
c. When Freight and other Charges named in this Tariff, or in NRAs SBJ
   to this Tariff, are paid in foreign countries, Carrier will accept
   payment in a foreign currency provided it is freely convertible.
   When payment is effected in other than U.S. Currency, currency
   conversion shall be calculated on the basis of the highest official
   bank selling rate of exchange as quoted on the official exchange for
   the currency involved on the day shipment is tendered to the
   originating Carrier.
    
d. The payment status of any B/L may NOT be changed or altered once
   transportation service of Cargo has commenced (e.g. "prepaid"
   shipments cannot be changed to "collect" shipments and likewise
   "collect" shipments cannot be changed to "prepaid" shipments)
   without the express approval of the Carrier.
    
e. Carrier or its duly authorized Agent, will, upon request of the
   Shipper, Freight Forwarder, Consignee or Beneficial Cargo Owner,
   extend credit to the party listed in the B/L as responsible for the
   payment of Freight and Charges, in amounts not to exceed Freight,
   Assessorials, Terminal and/or Advanced Charges.  The credit period
   shall be 30 (thirty) days from the date of delivery of Cargo in the
   case of collect shipments or from the date Cargo is tendered to
   originating Carrier in the case of prepaid shipments.
   
   If Freight or other Charges are NOT paid within the credit period
   specified herein, the Carrier will cancel the delinquent party's
   credit privileges after which time ALL Freight and Assessorial
   Charges applying on shipments moving for the account of such party
   MUST be paid in cash, cashier's check or money order at the time, or
   prior to the time, Cargo is tendered to originating Carrier for
   transportation.
    
   If any party responsible for the payment of charges fails or refuses
   to pay lawful Freight and/or other Charges due as specified above,
   the Carrier shall be entitled to recover all collection costs
   incurred, including but not limited to, reasonable collection agency
   fees, attorneys' fees and court costs.

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