Rule 2.31: Hazardous Cargo |
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Publication Date: 5/19/2019 |
Effective Date: 6/09/2019 |
Through Date: |
Expiration Date: |
Amendment Code: I, A |
Special Use Number: |
Request #: TOMJONE301 | Revision: 2 |
A. Shipments of Dangerous Articles or Hazardous Materials will not be accepted for transportation on an origin or interline basis except where:
1) Certifications as required by law are properly annotation on the Bill of Lading, Shipping Order or Receipt where Carrier takes possession of the
shipment under the provision of this tariff.
AND
2) Annotation on the "Transfer Shipping Paper" (as defined in 49 CFR, Parts 100-199) where shipment is tendered to Carrier by interline or connecting
carriers.
B. The following hazardous cargo listed below will not be accepted for transportation by Carrier or its connections:
(As defined in CFR-49 parts 100-177, and the IMDG code).
Class A and B Explosives (Classes 1.1, 1.2, all
compatibility groups)
Class A and B Explosives (Classes 1.3, compatibility groups
A, B, C, D, E, F H, J, K, L, N, S)
Class C Explosives (Classes 1.4, compatibility groups A, B,
C, D, E, F H, J, K, L, N)
Blasting Agents (Class 1.5, 1.6)
Infectious Substances (Class 6.2)
Radioactive Materials (Class 7)
Hazardous Waste Materials
Gasoline except Avegas, Diesel, Kerosene
LCL shipments of Ammunitions - Exception: LCL shipments of ammunition under Class 1.3G, 1.4G, and 1.4S may be accepted by Carrier provided
all other requirements stated herein are met (C)
C. Where shipment has been accepted by Carrier for Transportation and subsequently an error is found in the required certification, packaging, or
other lawful requirements, all damages or penalties actual or consequential, shall be for the account of the party required to provide such certification,
packaging or other lawful requirements.
D. Where the Transfer Shipping Paper makes specific reference to "Certification Annotation on Original Bill of Lading", such will be accepted in lieu
of duplication of certificates on the Transfer Shipping Paper. Transfer Shipping Paper refers to such papers as Freight Waybill, Way Bill, Express Way
Bill, Vessel Manifest, Vessel Cargo List, or Exchange Bill of Lading Shipping Order. Such Transfer Papers shall show thereon all the information required
by this section and shall also container information sufficient to identify the preceding Shipping Paper.
E. When, as required by law, it is necessary to separate hazardous cargo from the original container to other containers to insure safe movement on
Carrier's vessel, such cargo will be considered a separate shipment and will be rated accordingly, and appropriate handling charges will also be assessed.
F. The transportation of explosives, flammables, corrosive materials, compressed gases, combustible liquids and other hazardous articles will be
governed by the following regulations, as applicable:
1) United States code of Federal Regulations OR 49 CFR, Parts 100-199.
2) Federal Register HM-181, as a supplement to 49 CFR, Parts 100-199.
3) IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)
G. All shipments are subject to proper marking, labeling and placarding.
A Hazardous Cargo Surcharge will be charged for cargo moving in this Tariff. Hazardous
Materials or Dangerous Goods are required to be listed and described as such on shipping
papers prepared in accordance with 49 CFR Part 172, Sub part C (49 CFR, Section 172.200
and following) or on a Dangerous Goods Manifests prepared in Accordance with Section 9 of
the IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code). This surcharge does not apply
on vehicles or Hazardous Materials classed and shipped ORM-D or Limited Quantities, when these
materials do not also require specific segregation within the container, placarding, stowage on
vessel, and a Dangerous Cargo Manifest.
FCL/LCL |
Between: |
Per |
Rate |
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LCL Cargo |
Between US & USVI, USVI and USVI, PR and USVI |
Per Shipment |
$40.00 to a Maximum of $250.00
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FCL Cargo |
Between US & USVI, USVI and USVI, PR and USVI |
Per Shipment |
$250.00 When Carrier is requested to apply or remove a hazardous placard to/from a container exported from the Port of Palm Beach a charge of USD $35.00 per placard will be assessed. This charge is in addition to the Hazardous Cargo Surcharge. (I, A) Effective 06/09/2019 |