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.
