RULE: 2.260 - SERVICE DESCRIPTION - INTERMODAL RATES Eff: 05MAR1999
| Effective | 05MAR1999 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 03FEB1999 |
| Filing Codes | I |
Unless otherwise specified in individual rate tariff line
items, intermodal rates:
1. Apply from origin points, or to destination points,
only when so specified in individual tariff line
items.
2. Apply from containerizeable cargo only. Shipper must
stuff (and consignee must unstuff) containers off the
carrier's premises at origin (and destination) subject
to Rules 21 and 23.
3. Include all intermediate transfer and handling charges
and inland transport charges pursuant to and part of
the through movement of cargo from receipt at origin
point or to delivery at destination point.
4. Carrier will transport cargo from or to named interior
point through interchange port via an inland water,
rail and/or motor carrier. All base ports qualify
as interchange ports. Routing through a specific
interchange port is entirely at the carrier's option.
5. For carrier's liability in intermodal movement see
NYK Bill of Lading Tariff FMC 158 and restrictions
in Rules 2, 12 and 16.
6. Store door pickup
No application at Origin.
7. Store Door Delivery
Delivery of Loaded Container(s) to Store Door Delivery/
Return of Empty(ies)
Rates naming Store/Door Delivery service include delivery
of the container(s) to Merchant's place of business
for unloading by Merchant. The Merchant must clear
cargo and request delivery within the free time allowed.
When requesting delivery of the container(s) the
Merchant must advise which of the following delivery
services are required:
a. Driver Standby
Upon delivery of the loaded container to the
Merchant's facility as shown on the Bill of Lading,
the Merchant shall have the permitted standby time
as per the individual truckers' tariffs to complete
unloading of his cargo from the container. The
driver shall wait for unloading of cargo to be
completed and shall make available for pick-up the
empty container at the carrier's DIT. Should the
unloading time exceed the permitted standby time as
per the individual truckers' tariffs, the Motor
Carrier shall bill the Merchant for any charges
accruing thereafter.
b. Drop and Pull
Drop and Pull services shall include delivery of the
loaded container to the Merchant's premises. The
driver shall position the container at the location
within the Merchant's premises and leave without
waiting for unloading to be performed. Any
individual drayage expenses over and above what the
motor carrier charges for one round trip between the
DIT and the Merchant's place of business shall be
for the account of cargo.
Store door delivery service applies only to one
place of delivery. When a shipment is delivered
to multiple locations, the ocean carrier is
responsible only for delivery at the first location.
Additional deliveries are for the account of the
cargo.