RULE: 27.3 - LOYALTY CONTRACT NO. 3 Eff: 28FEB1995
| Effective | 28FEB1995 |
|---|---|
| Thru | 31MAR1995 |
| Filing Codes | R |
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 this
_____ day of __________________, 19___, by and between
___________________ ("Shipper") and ___________________
("Carrier").
WITNESSETH:
Whereas, Carrier has proposed to transport
(--commodity--) from (--ports of loading--) to (--ports
of discharge--); and Whereas, Shipper is desirous of
utilizing the service of Carrier for the transportation
of (--commodity--) from (--ports of loading--) to
(--ports of discharge--) 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 cargo as defined herein from
(--ports of loading--) to (--ports of discharge--).
Ports of Loading and Discharge are described in
Appendix A. Carrier may perform the services
hereunder through the use of subcontractors.
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
commodities to be shipped as described in Appendix C.
Shipper agrees to provide Carrier with _____% of the
commodities that it ships from (--ports of loading--)
to (--ports of discharge--) during the term of this
Agreement as agreed between Carrier and Shipper and
as described in Appendix C. Shipper will ship with
Carrier an annual minimum of ____ vehicles to Shipper
as described in Appendix E.
4. RATES:
The rates and charges applicable herein shall be as
set forth in Appendix C.
5. FREIGHT PAYMENT:
Shipper shall render payment to Carrier consistent
with the procedures contained in Appendix D.
6. VESSELS:
As per Carrier schedule.
7. SHIPMENT SCHEDULING:
As per Carrier schedule.
8. BILL OF LADING:
The terms and conditions of the Carrier's Bill of
Lading shall apply.
9. DURATION:
The Agreement shall be for a ( ) period
commencing with the first shipment in ( ) as
described in the effective dates of this Loyalty
Contract.
10. 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; and
addressed as follows:
To Shipper:
To Carrier:
11. ARBITRATION:
Any dispute or conflict between the parties
arising out of this Agreement or its
interpretation shall be resolved by arbitration
in New York, New York, in accordance with the
Federal Arbitration Act, 9 USC Section 1 et seq., as
amended.
12. CHOICE OF LAW:
The laws of the United States including the
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act shall govern, and, to
the extent the laws of the United States are not
applicable, then the laws of the State of New York
shall apply.
13. TARIFF:
In addition to the rate schedule set forth in
Appendix C hereof, shipments of cargo under this
contract 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 No. _____, and are hereby incorporated in this
Contract by reference.
14. RECORDS:
Each party shall maintain, for a period of not less
than five (5) years, records satisfactory to the
other party demonstrating compliance with its
obligations under this contract. 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 holder's place
of business (within the United States) for audit
during normal working hours.
15. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
A. Unless otherwise excused hereunder, both parties
agree that should Shipper fail to meet its Volume
Commitment as specified in Paragraph 3, it shall
pay the Carrier as liquidated damages the amount
specified herein.
B. The amount of the liquidated damages specified
has been agreed by taking into account the freight
not earned by the Carrier, the Carrier's savings
on costs incidental to the movement of the
commodities, the freight, and other
transportation factors.
C. Shipper agrees to pay as liquidated damages
$______(US) per vehicle shipped in violation of
this Loyalty Contract, and $______(US) per vehicle
short of the minimum volume set forth in
Appendix E.
D. Carrier agrees to provide space on ___ vessel(s)
every ____ month(s), provided adequate booking
notice is received prior to sailing and provided
that shipper makes available at the port of
loading at least ___ vehicles. Should Carrier be
unable to provide such space, Shipper may ship the
vehicles not booked on Carrier's vessels with
another carrier. Vehicles so shipped will be
counted towards the minimum Volume Commitment,
specified in Paragraph 3, provided that the other
carrier's vessel arrives at the discharge port
prior to the Carrier's Alternative Vessel.
LOYALTY CONTRACT NO. _______________:
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 28, 1995 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1995
APPENDIX A - PORTS, LOADING AND DISCHARGING
This Ocean Freight Agreement shall be implemented on a
berth term basis as follows:
The Ports of Loading will be: Miami, FL, Newark, NJ.
The Ports of Discharge will be: ports in Brazil,
Uruguay, Peru, Chile,
Argentina and Panama.
APPENDIX B - DESCRIPTION OF COMMODITIES
New automobiles.
APPENDIX C - RATES AND CHARGES
RATES:
Vehicles to Brazil, maximum 12.057 CBM $330
Vehicles Measuring 12.057 CBM:
To: Per Vehicle:
Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic $482
Chili, Panama, Costa Rica $663
Peru $711
Colombia $639
Vehicles Measuring 11.567 CBM:
To: Per Vehicle:
Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic $463
Chili, Panama, Costa Rica $636
Peru $682
Colombia $613
Vehicles Measuring 11.650 CBM:
To: Per Vehicle:
Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic $466
Chili, Panama, Costa Rica $641
Peru $687
Colombia $617
Vehicles Measuring 9.657 CBM:
To: Per Vehicle:
Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic $386
Chili, Panama, Costa Rica $531
Peru $570
Colombia $512
Vehicles Measuring 9.818 CBM:
To: Per Vehicle:
Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic $393
Chili, Panama, Costa Rica $540
Peru $579
Colombia $520
Vehicles Measuring 8.904 CBM:
To: Per Vehicle:
Argentina, Uruguay, Dominican Republic $356
Chili, Panama, Costa Rica $490
Peru $525
Colombia $472
ADDITIONAL CHARGES TO BE PAID BY SHIPPER.
Exception to Rule 9, Freight Forwarder Compensation
will be paid at 1.25%.
APPENDIX D - PAYMENT PROCEDURE
PAYMENTS:
Shipper shall render payment for transportation service
to the Carrier upon completion of loading at Newark,
NJ. All payments are to be consistent with Appendix C.
APPENDIX E - CARGO MOVEMENT REQUIREMENT
Shipper agrees to provide Carrier with at least 45% of
the commodities covered by this Loyalty Contract that
it ships to Brazil, and 100% of the commodities covered
by this Loyalty Contract that it ships to other ports
in South America and Panama.
Shipper will ship with Carrier an annual minimum of
1,800 vehicles to Brazil and 600 vehicles to other
ports in South America and in Panama.
Shipper shall tender a minimum of 40 vehicles per
sailing at at least one port of loading.