RULE: 27.2 - LOYALTY CONTRACT NO. 2 Eff: 16SEP1994
| Effective | 16SEP1994 |
|---|---|
| Thru | 31AUG1995 |
| Filing Codes | IR |
Carrier will negotiate a Loyalty Contract, using the
sample as follows in this Tariff, with any Shipper who
will be making repetitive shipments of commodities
described in this Tariff and who will commit all or an
agreed percentage of such commodities to carriage under
such contract.
AGREEMENT:
This Ocean Carrier Agreement is entered into on this
_____ day of __________________, 19___, by and between
___________________ ("Shipper") and ___________________
("Carrier").
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, Carrier has proposed to transport
(--commodity--) from (--port or ports of loading--) and
(--port or ports of discharge--) and points as agreed
between Carrier and Shipper; and Whereas, Shipper is
desirous of utilizing the services of the Carrier for
the transportation of said commodities from (--port or
ports of loading--) and (--port or ports of discharge--)
and points as agreed between Carrier and Shipper; Now,
therefore, in consideration of the mutual convenants
and agreements contained herein, and for good and
valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree to
the following:
1. TRANSPORTATION:
Shipper shall tender and Carrier shall transport or
arrange to transport vehicles as defined herein from
(--port or ports of loading--) to (--port or ports of
discharge--) and points as agreed between Carrier and
Shipper as per Routing as described in Appendix E.
With Shipper's prior written approval, carrier may
perform the services hereunder through the use
of subcontractors. Ports of Loading and Discharge
are described in Appendix A.
2. COMMODITIES::
For the purpose of this Agreement, commodities shall
be defined as set forth in Appendix B.
3. VOLUMES:
The Shipper has provided to Carrier its estimates of
vehicles to be shipped. Shipper agrees to ship with
Carrier _____% of all vehicles shipped on vessels as
described in Item 13 from (--port or ports of
loading--) and (--port or ports of discharge--) and
points as agreed between Carrier and Shipper during
the term of this Agreement.
4. RATES:
The rates and charges applicable herein shall be as
set forth in Appendix C.
Wharfage and handling at discharging ports are for
the account of consignee, therefore, wharfage and
handling will be a consignee's expense.
5. STEVEDORE:
Carrier stevedore to be employed on all vessel
loadings and discharges. Carrier stevedore to
perform at Shipper's standards.
6. STOWAGE SPACING:
Vehicles to be loaded counter clockwise with Carrier
standard distances, i.e., fifteen (15) centimeters
side-by-side, thirty (30) centimeters bumper-to-
bumper and twenty (20) centimeters to fixed parts
of the vessel.
7. FREIGHT PAYMENT:
Shipper shall render payment to Carrier consistent
with the procedures contained in Appendix D.
FREIGHT RATE AND CONTRACT TERMS:
Shipper's payment to Carrier for services rendered
will be handled through ________________________.
Freight rates in U.S. Dollars per unit as shown in
in Appendix C for each final destination port, all
inclusive basis berth terms and quick dispatch at
all ports.
Freight will be prepaid and considered earned upon
loading. Payment to be paid, in U.S. currency, will
be made fifteen (15) days after loading.
8. CARRIER'S RESPONSIBILITY:
The Carrier's responsibility commences at loading
port from point where cargo is received by Carrier
or its agents and terminates when the cargo is placed
at destination discharge port or as determined by the
custom of the port.
9. TRANSSHIPMENT OF SHIPPER'S VEHICLES:
Shipper designates: _____________________________ as
transshipment port(s) of discharge and loading in the
(-- region --) as shown in Appendix E of this
Agreement for transshipment of such vehicles as
indicated by Shipper. No other (-- region --) ports
will be used by Carrier to discharge of load
Shipper's tendered transshipment vehicles unless
prior authorization is granted to Carrier by Shipper
or unless operational/safety necessity requires
discharging at a port or berth designated by the
vessel's master. Carrier shall be responsible for
all costs of moving or repositioning vehicles from
a discharge port other than those specifically
designated herein.
10. PARTIAL SHIPMENTS IN CASE OF TRANSSHIPMENT:
Carrier will provide no partial shipments for
destinations requiring transshipment unless prior
authorization is granted to Carrier by Shipper.
11. OPERATIONS:
Carrier will identify and inform Shipper of the
Carrier's team who will act as key contacts for
the following areas from both Nosac, Inc. and
NYK Bulkship (U.S.A.) Inc.:
1. shipping schedule information;
2. vessel nomination;
3. bookings;
4. documents;
5. damage prevention, reporting and quality
assurance.
12. DETAILS OF OPERATIONS:
1. Shipping Schedule:
* Shipper to provide Carrier with an eight (8)
week shipping forecast.
* Carrier to provide Shipper a sailing schedule
forty-five (45) days prior to sailing that
indicates vessel routing, ETD/ETA at each
port and with vessel type and capacities.
Carrier to further advise Shipper of updated
vessel schedule on a weekly basis each Monday.
2. Vessel Nomination:
* Carrier to provide Shipper vessel nomination
30 days prior to sailing.
3. Bookings:
* Bookings will be made by Shipper or a designated
agent to the Carrier.
4. Documents:
* Carrier will prepare, issue, and release
original bill(s) of lading to Shipper or
Shipper's agent in __________________, using
Carrier's own form, within one (1) day after
vessel's sailing from port of loading and
receipt of all shipping documents (except
Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays).
5. Damage Prevention, Reporting and Quality
Assurance:
* Carrier to comply with all Shipper's
requirements for damage prevention and damage
reporting for continuous improvement of
transportation quality. Carrier agrees that
Shipper may audit damage prevention activities
on vessels from time to time.
* Carrier's superintendents plus a ship's officer
to be in attendance during all loadings and
unloadings.
13. VESSELS:
Performing Vessels:
Vehicles shall be shipped on Carrier owned,
operated, time/space chartered/managed vessels.
Vessels to be of the ro/ro type, capable of
transporting unboxed vehicles with gasoline in
tanks and batteries connected.
14. SHIPMENTS SCHEDULING FREQUENCY:
Carrier will provide a minimum of two (2) sailings
per month to ________________. Frequency will be
every ten (10) to eighteen (18) days.
15. BILL OF LADING:
The terms and conditions of the Carrier's bill of
lading will apply.
16. DURATION:
This Agreement shall commence on ___________________
and expire on ______________________.
17. NOTICES:
All notices, requests and other communications shall
be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly
given if delivered by hand, mailed by registered
mail with postage prepaid, return receipt requested,
telegraphed or sent via telex, electronic or
facsimile transmission, properly acknowledged notice
shall be effective on receipt; and addressed as
follows:
To Shipper:
To Carrier:
18. ARBITRATION:
Any dispute or conflict between the parties arising
out of this Agreement or its interpretation shall
be resolved by arbitration in New York City, New
York, in accordance with the Federal Arbitration
Act, 9 USC Section 1, et seq., as amended.
19. CHOICE OF LAW:
The laws of the United States, including the
Carriage of Goods of Sea Act, shall govern; and
to the extent the laws of the United States are
not applicable, then the laws of the State of
California shall apply.
20. TARIFF:
In addition to the rate schedule set forth in
Appendix C hereof, shipments of vehicles under
this Agreement shall, except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, be subject to all other charges,
rules, regulations, terms and conditions as are or
may be published, in and effective under Tariff
FMC-156 or replacement and are hereby incorporated
into this Agreement by reference. In the event of
a conflict between Tariff FMC-156 and this
Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
21. RECORDS:
Each party shall maintain, for a period of not less
than five (5) years, records demonstrating compliance
with its obligations under this Agreement. Each party
also shall, upon request, make such records
reasonably available to the other for purposes of
audit. Such records shall be made available at the
holders place of business (within the United States)
for audit during normal working hours.
22. Neither Shipper nor Carrier will be considered to be
in default of this Agreement if they are prevented
from carrying out their obligations by reason of
strikes, force majeure or other circumstances
beyond their control. Any party relying on a force
majeure situation shall give the other party
written notice of the commencement of the force
majeure event and will make all reasonable effort
to continue to meet their obligations for the
durations of the force majeure.
23. Shipper may not be the only Shipper on any given
vessel.
SHIPPER: CARRIER:
By:__________________________ By:_______________________
Date:________________________ Date:_____________________
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Ports, Loading, and Discharging:
The Ocean Freight Agreement will be implemented on a
berth term basis.
The Port(s) of Loading will be:
The Port(s) of Discharge will be:
Appendix B - Description of Commodities:
Appendix C - Rates and Charges:
NOTES:
1. F.A.S./F.A.S. Basis
2. Wharfage, termination and handling charges at the
Port of Discharge are not included.
3. No BAP/CAF applicable.
Appendix D - Payment Procedure:
Shipper shall render payment for transportation
service to the Carrier within fifteen (15) days after
loading. Shipper's payments to Carrier for services
rendered will be handled through NYK Bulkship (U.S.A.)
Inc. All payments are to be consistent with Appendix C.
Appendix E - ROUTE:
NYK-NOS East Bound Atlantic Venture Service
REMARKS:
NOTE 1: All cargo to load at __________________________
Terminal in (-- port or ports of loading --).
NOTE 2: Frequency: two vessels per month except as noted
below.
NOTE 3: (-- port or ports of discharge --): one sailing
per month.
NOTE 4: (-- port or ports of discharge --); transshipment
via ____________________. 2nd Carrier will be
_____________________. T/S Vessel frequency
2-3 times per month.
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - PORTS, LOADING AND DISCHARGING
This Ocean Freight Agreement will be implemented on a
berth term basis.
The Port of Loading will be Chesapeake Terminal,
Baltimore, Maryland.
APPENDIX B - DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITIES
Unboxed Automobiles, station wagon type, maximum
12.42 CBM per unit, shipped on Ro/Ro vessels.
In case vehicles other than station wagons
are shipped, freight rates will be equivalent
in CBM basis per unit.
APPENDIX C - RATES AND CHARGES
Destination Freight Rate
US Dollar Per Unit
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia $200
Port Sultan Qaboos, Oman $320
Dubai, U.A.E. $270
Umm Said, Qatar $320
Bahrain, Bahrain $320
Kuwait, Kuwait $270
NOTES:
1. F.A.S./F.A.S. Basis
2. Wharfage, termination and handling charges at the
Port of Discharge are not included.
3. No BAP/CAF applicable.
APPENDIX D - PAYMENT PROCEDURE
Shipper shall render payment for transportation
service to the Carrier within fifteen (15) days after
loading. Shipper's payments to Carrier for services
rendered will be handled through NYK Bulkship (U.S.A.)
Inc. All payments are to be consistent with Appendix C.
APPENDIX E - ROUTE
NYK-NOS East Bound Atlantic Venture Service
DEST- VIA DISCHARGE FREQ- LAY- TRANS- TOTAL
INATION PORT UENCY OVER SHIP TRANSIT
T/T TIME
Saudi
Arabia Direct Jeddah 2/month N/A N/A 15-21
days
U.A.E. Direct Dubai 1/month N/A N/A 22-28
days
Kuwait Direct Kuwait 2/month N/A N/A 25-31
days
Oman Direct Port
Sultan
Qaboos 2/month N/A N/A 21-27
days
Qatar Direct Umm Said 1/month N/A N/A 24-30
days
Bahrain Dubai Bahrain 2/month 1-10 2-3 25-40
days days days
REMARKS:
NOTE 1: All cargo to load at Chesapeake Terminal in
Baltimore.
NOTE 2: Frequency: two vessels per month except as
noted below.
NOTE 3: Qatar (Umm Said): one sailing per month.
NOTE 4: Bahrain: transshipment via Dubai.
2nd Carrier will be NYK PCC from Japan.
T/S Vessel frequency 2-3 times per month.