Rule 2.050: Relief Cargo |
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Publication Date: 09/11/2008 |
Effective Date: 09/11/2008 |
Through Date: |
Expiration Date: |
Amendment Code: C, R |
Special Use Number: |
Request #: RICSPOH84 |
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Carrier will provide a 10% discount on Base Ocean
Freight for Shipments of Accredited Relief or Charitable Organizations.
Any discounted bill of lading will be claused “For Relief Purposes, Not for
Resale.” All applications for such discount must
be made in writing and are subject to approval by the Carrier prior to booking.
1. Relief Shipments will apply only on emergency goods (i.e. food, clothing,
medical supplies, etc.), and will not include shipments such as rebuilding /
restocking supplies.
2. All request must be submitted in writing to the appropriate Trade Lane
responsible for the destination port seeking the relief. The written request
must provide the name, address, telephone and fax numbers of the requesting
bonafide relief agency; the agency’s or organization’s tax exempt number, if
applicable; the specific request (i.e. type and amount of cargo, which island
name, address and telephone number of consignee, etc.) and the name of the
person making the request.
3. The shipment must be shipped by a non-profit agency or organization or
consigned to an non-profit agency or organization in the destination port.
4. All cargo is subject to the terms and conditions of this tariff.
Not applicable to cargo moving under Service Contract.
Hurricane Relief:
As a result of damages caused by a hurricane, Carrier will provide rate relief
as outlined in this rule for hurricane relief shipments sent from Carrier
approved relief organizations or consigned to Carrier approved relief
organizations. The discount for relief shipments will apply only on emergency
goods (i.e., food, clothing, medical supplies, generators, small appliances,
including, portable stoves, lanterns, coolers, mattresses, bedding, toiletries,
other donated goods not for resale.
Additional terms for Hurricane Relief:
1. All request must be submitted in writing to Carriers' Hurricane Central
operations center. The written request must provide the name, address, telephone
and fax numbers of the requesting party; the specific request (i.e. type and
amount of cargo), designate the destination name, address and telephone number
of consignee, and the name of the person making the request. Carrier shall
determine if the request qualifies for Hurricane Relief rates and Carriers'
determination shall be final.
2. Shipper or Consignee must provide to carrier its' plan to receive and
distribute goods at destination.
3. Shipper shall be responsible for delivery of LCL shipments to Carrier's CFS
at Medley and West Palm Beach, Florida.
4 Only shipments that are exported to the following destinations are eligible:
Providenciales, Grand Turk and South Caicos, Turks & Caicos
5. Upon Carriers approval, Hurricane Central will provide a Hurricane Relief
Shipment Number (Job Number) which must be provided on the documentation. Bills
of lading must be claused “For relief purposes, not for resale."
6. Only dry shipments of containerizable LCL and FCL cargo moving in 20’ and 40
dry and FCL refrigerated containers will be eligible. Shipments that are out of
gauge cargo, or equipment other than 20’ or 40’ containers are not eligible for
Hurricane Relief rates but may be considered upon request.
7. Free time
a. LCL shipments are to picked up within 7 days of arrival at the destination
port
b. FCL dry containers are picked up and returned to the port within 7 days of
arrival at the port.
c. Refrigerated containers must be picked up and returned within 3 days. (see
Demurrage provisions below); and,
8. Per diem charges shall apply after the expiration of free time as follows:
a. LCL $0.05 per cubic foot
b. Dry Container/Trailer $20.00 per day
c. Refrigerated Container $50.00 per day
9. Any other special requests outside these guidelines will be considered on a
case by case basis. A written request should be submitted to Hurricane Central
Hurricane Relief Rates:
POL: Port of Palm Beach, Florida, USA
POD: Providenciales, Grand Turk, or South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands
Per 20' Dry Container $1,500
Per 40' Dry Container $2,500
Per 20' Refrigerated Container $2,000
Per 40' Refrigerated Container $3,300
POL: Miami, FL CFS and West Palm Beach CFS
POD: Providenciales, Grand Turk, or South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands CFS
LCL Dry Cargo Only $2.00 per cft (CFS/CFS) not subject to minimum charges
POL: Northeast CFS
POD: Providenciales, Grand Turk, or South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands CFS
LCL Dry Cargo Only $3.50 per cft (CFS/CFS) not subject to minimum charges
Rates are inclusive of Terminal Handling Charge, Bunker, US Security,
Destination Security, Bill of Lading Fee, and if applicable, Reefer Maintenance.
On Shipper-Loaded FCL, rates are inclusive of South Florida FCL Trucking, and
South Florida Inland Fuel Surcharge. On Carrier-Loaded FCL, in which cargo is
delivered to Carrier's CFS at Shipper's expense, rates are inclusive of Carrier
Loaded Handling Charges.