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Rule 7.010: Advancement of Charges |
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Publication Date: 01/18/2011 |
Effective Date: 02/20/2011 |
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Amendment Code: I, A |
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Request #: NICLABO35 |
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 ($15, maximum $200 - Effective 02/20/2011[A])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. A Service Charge of 15% of the amount advanced, subject
to a minimum of $15, maximum $200 per Bill of Lading shall be applied. (I, A) Effective 02/20/2011
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.