Rule 2.050:   Relief Cargo

 

Publication Date: 10/15/2015

Effective Date: 10/15/2015

Through Date:

Expiration Date:

Amendment Code: I, R,  C, E

Special Use Number:

Request #: SHEDARL600

 

 

 

 

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. Rates not applicable to cargo moving under Service Contract.

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. 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."
4. Only shipments of dry cargo moving in 20’ and 40 dry FCL containers will be eligible.  Shipments that are out of gauge cargo, or equipment other than 20’ or 40’ dry containers are not eligible for Hurricane Relief rates but may be considered upon request.
7.  Free time:
        a.  Unless otherwise stated below (C) FCL dry containers are picked up and returned to the port within 7 days of arrival at the port. 
8.  Per diem charges shall apply after the expiration of free time as follows:
         a.  Dry Container:  $20.00 per day unless otherwise stated below (C)
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:   (I, R, E) Effective 10/15/2015
 
The Carrier will transport a maximum of 20 TEUS for the duration of 30 days from effective date per approved relief organization as follows:

Cargo consigned to: National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) or The Bahamas Red Cross.


Rates will be filed under the Commodity “Hurricane Relief Rates” and applies as specified in Bahamas Ministry of Finance Schedule Tariff Code 9817.0000: Building Materials, Department Store Merchandise, Plumbing Fixtures and Materials, Electrical Fixtures and Materials Household Furniture/Finishing and Appliances, Grocery items.
 

Rates are to Port to Port and are valid October 15, 2015 thru November 15, 2015. Rates include all assessorials including but not limited to Origin and Destination Terminal Handling Charge, Low Sulfur, Bunker, Security, Nassau Destination Security, Harbour Dues, Bill of Lading Processing Fee, and when applicable South Florida Drayage, Inland Fuel Surcharge, Special Equipment Surcharge, Carrier Loaded Handling, and Straps. Not subject to VAT.

POL: Port of Palm Beach, Florida, USA
POD: Nassau, Bahamas

 

Effective: 10/15/2015

Expires: 11/15/2015


Rates:
Per 20' dry container: $0.00 – Total Freight
Per 40' dry container: $0.00 – Total Freight

Free time: FCL dry containers are picked up and returned to the port within 21 days of arrival at the port.
Per diem charges: Not applicable