Rule 2.050: Relief Cargo |
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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 |
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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. 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