RULE: 34.4 - APPLICATION OF RATES Eff: 01AUG2008
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Effective |
01AUG2008 |
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Filing Codes |
C |
Except as otherwise provided in individual items in this
schedule:
a). All rates and charges set forth in this schedule are
expressed in U.S. Dollars.b). Commodity rates herein are specific and do not apply
to analogous articles.c). Rates and charges in this schedule shall be on a weight
or measurement basis whichever provides the greater revenue, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this schedule.(1) When cargo is moving on a weight basis, it shall be
on the actual gross weight, including packing and shall be rated per ton or 2,000 lbs.(2) When cargo is moving on a measurement basis, it shall
include the three (3) greatest outside dimensions of each package, piece or other cargo unit as tendered by
the shipper and shall be rated on a basis of 40 cu/ft.d). Packages containing different articles will be
charged at the rate applicable to the highest ratedarticle in the package. Articles which have been
combined or attached to each other, will be charged at the rate applicable to the highest rated article of the combinations.e). Rates named herein are exclusive of Marine
Insurance.f). Each package, bundle or piece of cargo must be
plainly marked with the full name or initials of consignees and the destination in full to insure proper delivery. The marks on packages must be compared with the shipping order if necessary, corrections made by the shipper or his representative. Old marks must be removed or defaced.g). All cargo must be properly and sufficiently packed or
protected to withstand damage due to normal handling in transit. If shippers elect to forward shipments not sufficiently packed or protected to withstand damage while in transit, the Terminal Operator will issue a cargo delivery receipt with the endorsement "Unprotected" or "Insufficiently Packed or Protected, At Owner's Risks."h). All rates and charges published in this schedule apply
only to cargo while in the custody of the port Terminal Operator and to cargo being discharged from or loaded onto a vessel by the Terminal Operator.