Rule 2.050:   Relief Cargo

 

Publication Date: 09/11/2008

Effective Date: 09/11/2008

Through Date:

Expiration Date:

Amendment Code: C, R

Special Use Number:

Request #: RICSPOH84

 

 

 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.