RULE: 2.9 - PACKING, PACKAGING AND MARKS Eff: 23MAY2022

Effective 23MAY2022
Filed 23MAY2022
Filing Codes I

When a specific method, type or size of packing or packaging is
specified in an individual NRA governed by this Tariff, such rate
will ONLY apply on shipments of this commodity so packed or packaged.
Additionally, all shipments will be SUBJECT to the following packing
and marking provisions:
     
a. All shipments tendered to Carrier for transportation MUST be
   packed in a manner that will insure safe transportation with
   ordinary care and due diligence on the part of the Carrier.
   Such packing shall at least meet the standards set for shipping
   within the boundaries of the United States, and shall at least
   be, in the sole judgment of the Carrier, adequate to protect
   the cargo from damage during ordinary handling and ocean
   transportation. Carrier will assume no liability for any damage
   to cargo caused by negligent, improper or inadequate packing
   or packaging.
     
b. Except on FCL shipments subject to Rule 2, SubRule 23 ("Shipper's
   Load, Stow and Count"), shipments of Lumber and shipments of Cotton,
   baled, each individual piece, package, carton, bundle or unit
   included in a shipment MUST bear: Marks and Numbers, Place of
   Destination and Origin (including country), and the Name and
   Address of the Consignee, Shipper and notify party. In the
   case of a shipment moving on an "Order Notify" B/L, or which
   is consigned "C.O.D.," each piece, package, carton, bundle or
   unit MUST also be marked accordingly. The Carrier will NOT be
   responsible for Shipper's failure to observe the marking
   regulations of the destination country, NOR for the accuracy
   of Shipper furnished labels and/or information used to prepare
   such labels.
     
c.1. Any single article, which, by its nature, may be shipped
     without danger of damage in ordinary handling while lacking
     boxing, crating or wrapping will be accepted as suitably packed
     for transportation when tendered to the Carrier without boxing,
     crating, wrapping or other packaging. 
      
  2. Automobiles, new or used, not in containers, will be received
     and accepted for transportation without boxing, crating, wrapping
     or other packaging. Further Carrier, Shipowner, Steveadore and/or
     Terminal Operator will NOT perform or provide technical inspection
     and/or check of automobile's inside or outside equipment and/or
     accessories. Therefore, Carrier, Shipowner, Steveadore and/or
     Terminal Operator will neither be liable for nor responsible for
     any loss, damage or non-operation of any Automobile's equipment
     and/or accessories unless such loss or damage is directly due
     to the negligence or cause of the Carrier, Shipowner, Steveadore
     or Terminal Operator. Additionally, Carrier, Shipowner, Steveadore
     and Terminal Operator will not be liable for loss and/or damage to
     any loose articles or cargo left in or packed inside Automobiles
     at the time vehicle is tendered for transportation. Shipper must
     separately tender such loose articles or cargo as a separate
     shipment which will be Transported on a separate B/L from the
     B/L covering the Automobile.

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