RULE: 1 - SCOPE Eff: 19MAY1999
| Effective | 19MAY1999 |
|---|---|
| Filed | 19MAY1999 |
| Filing Codes | I |
Rules, regulations and rates published herein apply BETWEEN Ports on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Coasts of the United States (including Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands), and U.S. inland and coastal points via such U.S. ports, on the one hand, AND, on the other hand, ports in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands, and inland and coastal points via such non-U.S. ports. 1. PORT AREAS: Rates published herein for New York and Newark are interchangeable with respect to the Bill of Lading and rates filed for one port apply to the other as well. Specific port called on each sailing will be at the Carrier's option. Rates published herein for San Antonio and Valparaiso, Chile are interchangeable with respect to the Bill of Lading and rates filed for one port apply to the other as well. Specific port called on each sailing will be at the Carrier's option. 2. DIVERSION OF CARGO: Cargo which Consignees wish to divert to a Port of Discharge other than that stated in the Bill of Lading (Stowage Permitting) to be assessed with the actual expenses incurred, but SUBJECT to a minimum Diversion Charge of $3.00 per freight ton; for parcels of less than one freight ton minimum charge $30.00 in full. Notice of diversion to be given at least 48 hours before arrival of the vessel at first U.S. or Continental Port of Call. 3. The following shall govern the transfer of cargo by trucking or other means of transportation at the expense of the Ocean Carrier. At Carrier's option, shipments may be picked up or delivered at a port other than the originally intended port, for transfer to another Port of Loading, or to the originally intended Port of Discharge. In no event shall any such transfer or arrangements under which it is performed be such as to result directly or indirectly in any lessening or increasing of the cost or expense which the Shipper would have borne had the shipment loaded or cleared through the port originally intended.