Rule 23: Advancement of Charges

 

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Carrier will not advance any charges, unless otherwise specified in this tariff. A Service Charge of 15% of the amount

advanced, subject to a minimum of $10.00 per Bill of Lading shall be applied on all advances except Inland Transportation

arranged by the Carrier and Forwarder Fees.

A. Drayage/Inland Transportation – When Carrier is requested to arrange for the Inland Transportation on behalf of the

Shipper or Consignee, Carrier may advance the Inland Freight Charges. Also upon request by Inland Common Carriers,

Carrier may advance charges for Inland Freight for their account.

 

B. Packing, Crating, & Storage – Upon request by licensed Warehouses and/or packing & Crating Companies, Carrier

may advance charges for packing, crating, or storage services for their account.

 

C. Freight Forwarder Charges (PBA's) – Upon request by licensed Freight Forwarders, Carrier may advance charges for

their account, however, Carrier does not accept liability for collection of these charges.

Carrier will not collect undercharges, refund any portions of the sums advanced under the Rule or otherwise adjust the charges

advanced under this Rule. Carrier is not acting as a collection agent and is not responsible for advanced charges for which an

Invoice or Master Bill of Lading is note presented to Carrier at time of sailing. Carrier reserves the right to refuse to advance any

and all of the charges referred to in the Rule, if in its judgment, the shipment would not, at forced sale, realize the total amount

of the advanced and other charge son the Bill of Lading.