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Number 2.23
Title PROVISIONS FOR SHIPPER LOAD, STOW & COUNT CONTAINERS
Filed 08SEP2020
Effective 08SEP2020
Expires N/A
Filing Codes I
Default Body
When containers are loaded and sealed by Shipper or his Agent,
Carrier will accept such shipments as, and Bills of Lading shall
be claused, "Shipper Load, Stow and Count," and shall be SUBJECT
to the following provisions:

a. Carrier will NOT be responsible or liable, either directly
or indirectly, for any damage resulting from the improper
stowage, loading or mixing of articles in containers, nor
for any discrepancy or shortage in the count thereof, nor
for any concealed or hidden damage to the cargo.

b. All labor and materials, such as lashing, bulkheads, cross
members, platforms, dunnage, pallets or other similar materials,
used to block, brace or secure cargo in/on container for safe
transportation MUST be supplied by and at the expense of the
Shipper or his Agent. Carrier will NOT be responsible for,
and charges named and NRAs governed by this Tariff do NOT
include, the return or exchange of such materials after use
unless otherwise specifically provided in individual NRAs.
Materials used for securing, bracing, lashing, etc. (other
than normal packaging or pallets) shall NOT be included in
the overall weight or measurements of the cargo for the
purposes of calculating freight charges.

c. Shipper MUST furnish Carrier with a complete list of all cargo in
each container, including a complete description of all articles
in the container and the gross weight and overall cubic measurement
of the cargo contents. When Shipper fails to provide such a list,
freight charges shall be calculated on the highest rated commodity
in the container at either the applicable FCL rate contained in
weight less tare) for weight rated commodities or the total inside
cubic capacity of the container for measurement rated commodities
based on the Carrier's general tariff of applicability. Each
individual piece, package or unit in a Shipper-sealed container
loaded to full visible capacity need NOT be marked as required
in Rule 2.9.

d. Carrier reserves the right to open, inspect and recalculate
dimensions of cargo contents or to verify the contents of any
container with respect to description, weight and/or measurement.
When Carrier opens a container such inspection will be indicated
on the Bill of Lading and Shipping Documents. Container will
then be resealed with Carrier's seal. Where any error in
description, weight or measurement is found, Shipper shall be
rebilled for all freight and additional assessorial charges due.
Upon inspection of the container contents, if Carrier judges the
packing or securing of cargo to be inadequate to protect cargo
and container during normal ocean transportation, the Carrier
shall either refuse to transport the shipment or shall repack
and resecure the cargo in the container. All repacking or
resecuring expenses shall be for the account of the cargo.

e. Shippers placing locking and/or security devices on loaded
containers MUST assume full responsibility for getting the
proper "key" to the Consignee by the time the shipment is
delivered.

f. When a container subject to "Shippers Load, Stow and Count" is
delivered, the Consignee or his Agent MUST furnish Carrier with a
clean receipt, prior to release of the container or its contents
for delivery.

g. All cargo loaded in a single container MUST be destined to a
single Consignee at one (1) port or point of destination.
Further, containers containing part lots destined to more than
one (1) ultimate receiver MUST be consigned to a single Consignee.

h. Carrier will accept hazardous or dangerous cargo (See Rule 16)
loaded in containers handled in "Shipper Load, Stow and Count"
service ONLY when Shipper has obtained Carrier's prior approval,
and ONLY when Shipper has compiled with all packing, labeling,
marking and placarding regulations outlined in Rule 16 of this
Tariff.

i. Gross weight of loaded containers CANNOT exceed highway weight
limitations, unless Shipper, Consignee or their agent have
obtained specific authorization from relevant governmental
authorities and in NO event shall the gross weight of container
and contents exceed the maximum weight capacity of the container.
Further without regard to intent, negligence or any other factor,
Shipper, Consignee and their agents shall be and will remain
jointly, severally and absolutely liable for any fine, penalty
or other sanction imposed by any governmental authority on
containers moving in "Shipper Load, Stow and Count" service
which exceed lawful over-the-road weight limitations.
Default State No
Is Charge? No