U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Tariff Org # 016245
| Effective | 01MARCH2000 |
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01 - SCOPE 02 - PRECEDENCE OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND TARIFFS 03 - TERMINAL SERVICES 04 - LIABILITY 05 - SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 06 - STRAIGHT TIME RATES AND OVERTIME CHARGES 07 - HOLIDAYS 08 - FREE TIME DEMURRAGE ON EXPORT CARGO 09 - FREE TIME DEMURRAGE ON IMPORT CARGO 10 - FREE TIME AND DEMURRAGE ON EMPTY CONTAINER/CHASSIS 11 - TRUCK LOADING AND UNLOADING 12 - DOCKAGE, WHARFAGE AND CARGO STORAGE
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01. SCOPE & APPLICATION OF TARIFF
This tariff shall be applicable to terminal facility
at any location so appointed by the terminal operator within the
Port of New York.
02. PRECEDENCE OF OCEAN CARRIER SERVICE
AGREEMENTS AND
CONFERENCE TARIFFS:
Relevant provisions of applicable Ocean Carrier Service
Agreements or Conference tariffs shall take precedence over
and supersede the analogous provisions of this tariff,
wherever appropriate.
03. TERMINAL SERVICES:
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as requiring
the terminal operator to perform, without charge, any
service not specifically provided for herein. The charge
for any such service shall be mutually agreed upon.
04. LIABILITY:
In no case shall the terminal operator be liable for a sum
in excess of $500.00 per package unless the trucker, Shipper
or Consignee or their representatives, prior to the
commencement of such services, declares a higher value and
pays to the terminal operator, in addition to the other
charges for such services as set forth, a premium computed
at one (1%) percent of the declared value of each package
and in such event the terminal operator shall be liable for
the full declared value )but in no case for more than the
actual value) of each such package fro damage resulting from
its failure to the commencement of such services, declares
a higher value and pays to the terminal operator, in
addition to the other charges for such services as herein
set forth, a premium computed at one (1%) percent of the
declared value of each package and in such event the
terminal operator shall be liable for the full declared
value (but in no case for more than the actual value) of
each such package for damage resulting from its failure to
exercise due and proper care in performing the services
provided for herein.
05. SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND
DEFINITIONS:
R - Reduction G - General Increase or
Decrease
A - Increase N - Reissued Matter
C - Change in wording, neither E - Expiration
Increase nor Reduction in
Rates or Charges I - New or Initial Matter
$ - U.S.Currency / - Per or For
ABBREVIATIONS:
Cwt. - Hundred Weight EAN - Except as Otherwise noted
OFBT - Open Flat Bed Truck LCL - Less Than Container Load
C.F.S.- Container Freight Station
DEFINITIONS:
A. CONTAINER: Refers to any fully enclosed, reusable freight
container of rectangular configuration, used for the
repeated shipping of a number of smaller packages or bulk
material. Said container may be collapsible, rigid or
mobile, however, it must confine and protest its contents
from loss or damage and must be susceptible to being
handled in transit as a unit. (The so-called "vans"
used
in connection with the shipment of household goods (as
defined below) are not included within this definition
and they are not subject to the rules, regulations and
rates herein affecting containers).
B. HEAVY LIFT: Refers only to single packages weighing
6,001 lbs. or more; provided, however, that individual
airplanes, boats, containers and metals shall not be
deemed heavy lifts.
C. INTACT CONTAINER: A reusable non-disposable shipping
container for intact movement requiring no stripping
or stuffing of contents by the terminal operator.
D. HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Refers to personal belongings and
household furnishings which are shipped, in specialty
constructed vans. Vans must be constructed to permit
free access of fork lift blades and so as to provide a
balanced load when lifted by a 3 ton fork lift.
E. OPEN FLAT BED TRUCK (OFBT): Refers to a truck having
no sides and tailgate, as well as to one from which the
sides and tailgate have been removed by the truck driver
prior to loading and/or unloading operations.
F. OTHER TRUCK: Refers to closed or rack-open top truck
(unless racks are removed by driver, prior to receiving
service).
G. PACKAGE: a commodity or a unit of a product uniformly
wrapped or sealed, a preassembled unit, cargo, box, or
bundle. It shall also include pieces, unpackaged freight
units and all articles of any description except goods
shipped in bulk.
H. PIER CONTAINER: A reusable, non-disposable shipping
container requiring stripping or stuffing of contents by
terminal operator.
I. PRE-UNITIZED AND PALLETIZED CARGO: Refers to packages
mounted on a prepared platform (and, in the case of
pre-unitized cargo, stopped together) in such a way as to
form a single unit, which may be handled at the terminal
facility by a 3 ton fork lift. To be acceptable, the
platforms must be made of wood, plastic, paper or metal,
and shall rest on, and be fastened to, runners of steel
or wood, with openings wide enough to permit free access
of fork lift blades and so spaced as to provide a
balanced load when lifted. In addition, the dimensions
of the total unit (I. e. platform with packages) shall
not exceed 48 in. in width, 120 in. in length and 84 in.
in height.
J. REFRIGERATED CARGO: Reefers to cargo which must be
maintained at temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or
lower.
K. Skidded Cargo: Refers to boxes, cases and/or cartons to
which runners of steel or wood have been positioned such
a way as to permit free access for the blades of a 3 ton
fork lift and to provide a balanced load when lifted. To
be acceptable, such units shall not exceed 48 in. in
width, 120 in. in length and 84 in. in height.
L. TERMINAL FACILITY: One or more structures comprising a
terminal unit and including, but not limited to, wharves,
warehouses, covered and/or open storage space, cold
storage plants, grain elevators, and/or bulk cargo
loading and/or unloading structures, landings, and
receiving stations, used for the transmission, care and
convenience of cargo and/or passengers in the interchange
of same between land and water carriers or between two
water carriers.
M. TERMINAL OPERATOR: Refers to Mariner's Harbor Cargo
Terminal, Inc.
N. THE PORT OF NEW YORK: All of the geographical area
designated in "The Port of New York District" map
issued by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
O. TON: Refers to a net ton of 2,000 pounds.
P. TRANSSHIPMENT CARGO: Is cargo moving on through Bills of
Lading from one terminal facility for movement to another
terminal facility for transshipment in the Port of New
York between a common carrier by water and another common
carrier by water. The through freight must include the
transshipment costs and the truck, rail or lighter
loading and unloading charges are to be absorbed by
either the initial carrier and/or the connecting carrier.
Where two or more commodities are moving together on a
through Bill of Lading, the transshipment rate is to
apply to all commodities on such Bill or Bills of Lading.
When a single commodity is being transshiped on a through
Bill or Bills of Lading, the applicable tariff rate is
to apply.
06. STRAIGHT TIME RATES AND OVERTIME
CHARGES:
The rates provided hereinafter are for work performed during
the hours from 8:00 am to 12 Noon and from 1:00 pm to
5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, inclusive, all holidays specified
in the collective bargaining agreement in effect in the Port
of New York governing the employment of longshore labor
being excepted.
Services performed by the terminal operator's employees for
the convenience of the Carrier, Shipper or Consignee outside
of the aforementioned hours and services performed on
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Services performed by the
terminal operator's employees for the convenience of the
Carrier, Shipper or Consignee outside of the aforementioned
hours and services performed on Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays specified in the collective bargaining agreement
in effect in the Port of New York governing the employment
of longshore labor, shall be subject to a fifty percent
(50%) surcharge on the applicable tariff rate.
Terminal Handling Charges
a. Receiving and Deliver
The following charge is applied for vehicles entering or exiting
Terminal, whether as cargo or draying containerized, bulk,
breakbulk,
or palletized cargo, and not applicable to towing or auto hauling
vehicles delivering the cargo.
1. Automobiles $ 15.00 per unit
2. Trucks and Trailers 25.00 per unit
3. Heavy Equipment 50.00 per unit
4. Containers 25.00 per unit
5. Bulk Cargo 1.25 per metric ton
6. Palletized Cargo 0.75 per pallet position (1 = 16 Ft2)
b. Lading/Unlading
1.ROLL ON -ROLL OFF
i. Automobiles $ 105.00 /unit
ii.Trucks $ 125.00 /unit
iii. Trailers/Heavy Equipment $ 150.00 / unit
2.LIFT ON-LIFT OFF
Bulk & Breakbulk
i. Geared Vessel: $ 26.00 W/M Metric (Minimum 1000MT)
ii.Gearless Vessel: $35.00 W/M Metric (Minimum 1000MT)
3. Containers
i. 20' STD @ $250.00/ TEU
ii.40' STD @ $450.00/ FEU
c. Line Handlers $ 1,550.00 / flat in-out
07. HOLIDAYS:
In accordance with the current Port of New York Longshore's
collective bargaining agreement the following Holidays will
be observed.
Columbus Day
Election Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Lincoln's Birthday
President's Day
Gleason's Birthday
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
08. FREE TIME DEMURRAGE ON EXPORT
CARGO:
1. DEFINITIONS:
A. FREE TIME - The specific period during which cargo may
occupy space assigned to it on a terminal facility free
of demurrage immediately prior to the loading of such
cargo on the vessel.
B. DEMURRAGE - A charge assessed against the cargo remaining
in or on terminal facilities after the expiration of free
time.
2. FREE TIME PERIOD - Free Time on export cargo shall not be
more than ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays
and legal holidays) except:
A. Upon the request of the U. S. Government to the Terminal
Operator, free time not to exceed fifteen (15) days
(exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) may
be granted. This exception shall apply only to
commodities shipped for the account of the U. S.
Government.
B. Upon the request of the export shippers or their agents
to the Terminal Operator, free time not to exceed fifteen
(15) days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays) may be granted to cargoes moving in the trades
serviced by the Terminal Operators, provided that such
cargoes are delivered to the terminal not more than
fifteen (15) days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and
legal holidays) prior to the sailing for which they are
booked, and provided further that they are not held
beyond such fifteen (15) day period through any fault or
design of the export shipper or his agent. In either
case, demurrage charges shall apply after the passage of
ten (10) days, (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays) may be granted in addition to the ten (10) days
free time provided above. Cargo upon which such
consolidation time has been granted shall be designated
on dock receipts as "hold on dock for consolidation".
Cargo not so designated and cargo not actually
consolidated on piers will not be entitled to the grant
of consolidation time. As used in this section, the
"consolidated shipments" shall mean shipments which are
made up of commodities from two or more supply points and
which move under a single Bill of Lading to overseas
Consignees.
D. On project cargo, an assembly period, not to exceed
forty-five (45) consecutive calendar days, may be granted
for consignments of cargo being assembled for shipment in
large lots. Such assembly shipments shall be held in
open or covered storage at the discretion of the Terminal
Operator. Such assembly time shall be granted at the
discretion of the management of the marine terminal and
only when arrangements are made in advance of the arrival
of the cargo at the port terminal facilities and only
when adequate storage space is available.
E. On intact containers, free time shall not be more than
more than ten (10) days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays
and legal holidays).
3. COMPUTATION OF FREE TIME PERIOD - Free time on cargo
shall commence at 12:01 am on the day after the said
cargo is received at the terminal facility and terminate
at 11:59 pm on the final day of free time. Consolidation
time on export cargo shall commence at 12:01 am on the
day following the last day of free time and terminate at
11:59 pm on the final day of consolidation time.
4. SCALE OF DEMURRAGE CHARGES - At the expiration of free
time period, or if consolidation time has been granted,
the consolidation time period, demurrage shall be
assessed in accordance with the following rates and
provisions:
A. Breakbulk Cargo:
1st Period Demurrage:
2 cents per 100 lbs. or 1 cent per cubic foot, whichever
is greater, per day, or fraction thereof, for the first
five (%) calendar days after the expiration of free
time. Minimum charge $5.50 per day.
2nd Period Demurrage:
5 cents per 100 lbs. or 3 cents per cubic foot,
whichever is greater, per day, or fraction thereof, for
the next five (5) succeeding days. Minimum charge
$11.00 per day.
3rd Period Demurrage:
7 cents per 100 lbs. or 4 cents per cubic foot whichever
is greater, per day, or fraction thereof, for each
succeeding day. Minimum charge $16.50 per day.
B. House Containers:
1. General cargo containers of which no dimension exceeds
20 feet, a charge of $21.00 per day per container for the
first five (5) calendar day after expiration of free time
and $51.00 per calendar day per container thereafter.
2. General cargo containers of which no dimension exceeds
40 feet, a charge of $31.00 per day per container for the
first five (5) calendar days after expiration of free
time and $81.00 per day per container thereafter.
C. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays shall be included
in computing demurrage. No demurrage shall be assessed
after the vessel has commenced to load.
D. Except as otherwise provided in this section, demurrage
shall be for the account of the cargo.
E. When the vessel for any reason fails to meet the
announced date of sailing, any demurrage accruing after
such date shall be assessed in successive periods for the
account of the vessel until the vessel commence to load.
F. In the case of a vessel cancellation, cargo on free time,
or if a vessel has been designated, cargo on
consolidation time, on the announced date of sailing
shall be subject to first period demurrage assessed
against the vessel commencing on the day when the cargo
was received at the terminal facility and terminating on
the said announced date of sailing unless the export
shipper on or before that date has another vessel
designated for loading, removes the cargo from the
terminal, or elects storage if same is provided.
G. If the export shipper takes none of the action mentioned
in subparagraph (F) of this item, demurrage charges in
successive periods shall be assessed against the export
shipper after the vessel's liability for demurrage has
expired. Such demurrage shall likewise terminate upon
the export shipper's action as aforesaid. For cargo on
demurrage on the canceled date of sailing, demurrage
shall continue for the account of the export shipper
until such time as he takes one of the said actions. In
the event the export shipper has another vessel
designated, the provisions of 2.A, above shall apply,
with the free time for the other vessel commencing on the
date that the export shipper has this other vessel
designated.
I. When the loading of cargo into a vessel is prevented by
any factor immobilizing the pier facility or facilities
in all or in part, such as weather conditions, strike, or
work stoppage of longshoremen or personnel employed by
the terminal operator or water carrier, cargo affected
thereby shall be granted additional free time of
demurrage to cover the delay if the cargo is on free time
or consolidation time when such condition arises. If
cargo is on demurrage, first period demurrage charges
shall be assessed against such cargo.
J. At the time export cargo is received by the pier facility
a dock receipt shall be issued evidencing receipt of the
cargo, which shall show the date of receipt and, except
for cargo designated on dock receipts or other
appropriate shipping documents as "hold-on-dock for
consolidation", shall identify the vessel on which the
goods are to move. The identification of the vessel is
made for the purpose of determining the application of
the foregoing paragraphs E. and I. of this section.
5. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF CARGO FOR EXPORT - The transfer
of ownership of cargo for export after said cargo has
been received at a terminal facility shall not entitle
such cargo to additional free time.
6. REMOVAL OF EXPORT CARGO FROM TERMINAL FACILITIES PRIOR
TO LOADING INTO VESSEL -
A. Subject to the provision of Item 4, if the export cargo
is not loaded into a vessel and is, at any time, removed
from the terminal facility, the said cargo shall be
subject to demurrage rules and charges set forth above.
Said charges shall be assessed from the day the cargo was
received at the terminal facility to the day of its
removal therefrom.
B. In addition, said cargo shall be responsible for the
receipt and delivery labor costs incurred by the Terminal
Operator as a consequence thereof.
C. Exceptions to the foregoing provisions shall be reported
via the Terminal Operator to the Federal Maritime
Commission.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF DEMURRAGE AND OTHER
CHARGES -
A. Except as otherwise provided, demurrage and other charges
specified herein, shall be for the account of the cargo.
09. FREE TIME DEMURRAGE ON IMPORT
CARGO:
1. DEFINITIONS:
A. FREE TIME - The specified period during which cargo
may occupy space assigned to it on a terminal facility
free of demurrage sifter discharge of such cargo onto
the terminal facility.
B. DEMURRAGE - A charge assessed against the cargo
remaining in or on terminal facilities after the
expiration of free time.
2. FREE TIME PERIOD:
A. Breakbulk Cargo:
Five (5) days free time exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays
and legal holidays will be allowed for the removal of
import cargo discharged from vessels in the Port of New
York, except that, green coffee beans in bags and cocoa
beans in bags will be allowed ten calendar days and no
free time will be allowed on cargo which is of specific
nature as to require earlier removal because of local
ordinances or other governmental regulations or because
piers are not equipped to care for such property for such
period, such as, but not restricted to:
1) Cargo in bulk
2) Oils and/or liquids in bulk, in ship's tank
3) Animals and birds, live
4) Bullion and treasure
5) Dangerous and hazardous cargo
6) Jewelry, precious stones, etc.
7) Refrigerated cargo
B. Containerized Cargo (House Containers):
1. General cargo containers and tank containers:
Five (5) days free time exclusive of Saturdays,
Sundays and legal holidays will be allowed for the
removal of containers discharged from vessels in the
Port of New York.
2. Refrigerated Containers (House Containers):
Two days free time exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays or
legal holidays will be allowed for removal of
containers discharged from vessels in the Port of New
York.
3. Containers of green coffee beans in bags and cocoa
beans in bags will be allowed ten days free time
exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
3. COMPUTATION OF FREE TIME PERIOD:
Free time on import cargo/containers shall commence at
12:01 am on the day after discharge of the vessel at
the terminal facility and terminate at 11:59 on the
final day of free time.
4. SCALE OF DEMURRAGE CHARGES:
The following scale of demurrage rates and provisions
will apply to cargo remaining undelivered sifter the
expiration of free time:
A. Breakbulk Cargo:
1st Period Demurrage:
4 cents per 100 lbs. or 3 cents per cubic foot,
whichever is greater, per day, or fraction thereof,
for the first five (5) calender days after the
expiration of free time. Minimum charge $16.50 per
day.
2nd Period Demurrage:
6 cents per 100 lbs. or 4 cents per cubic foot,
whichever is greater, per day, or fraction thereof,
for the next five (5) succeeding days. Minimum charge
$22.00 per day.
3rd Period Demurrage:
9 cents per 100 lbs. or 5 cents per cubic foot
whichever is greater, per day, or fraction thereof,
for each succeeding day. Minimum charge $27.50 per
day.
B. Containers:
1. General cargo containers of which no dimensions exceeds
20 feet, a charge of $25.00 per day per container for the
first five (5) calender days after the expiration of
free time and $55.00 per calendar day thereafter.
2. General cargo containers of which no dimensions exceeds
40 feet, a charge of $35.00 per day per container for the
first five (5) calender days after the expiration of
free time and $80.00 per calendar day thereafter.
3. Temperature controlled containers, a charge of $150.00
per day per container for the first three (3) calendar
days after the expiration of free time and $180.00 per
calendar day per container thereafter.
C. Intermodal Moves (Carrier Controlled):
Demurrage charges after the expiration of free time shall
be charged the following rates, which charges are to be
assessed the Carrier, and not the cargo:
Five (5) Calendar Days 1st Period Thereafter
20' Container $25.00/day $55.00/day
40' Container $35.00/day $80.00/day
Temperature Controlled $150.00/day $180.00/day
5. UNDELIVERED CARGO:
A. Cargo which is undelivered and remains at the terminal
beyond the expiration of free time, may be placed in
public storage at any time thereafter, at the option of
the terminal operator and at the risk and expense of the
cargo.
B. Cargo remaining on the terminal in excess of 30 days will
be considered abandoned and sold for collection of
demurrage charges due the operator. Ten days prior to
such sale, a registered receipt letter of notice will be
sent to the owner of record. Any monies received beyond
the charges due, will be returned to the owner of claimed
cargo within one year of the mailed notice.
6. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF CARGO:
The transfer of ownership of cargo after said cargo has
been received at a terminal facility shall not entitle
such cargo to additional free time.
7. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF DEMURRAGE AND OTHER CHARGES
A. Except as otherwise provided, demurrage and other charges
specified herein, shall be for the account of the cargo.
B. Demurrage and other charges shall be due and payable as
they accrue.
C. The terminal operator has the right to require payment in
full of any and all such charges before such cargo leaves
the terminal facility.
8. EXTENSION OF FREE TIME AND DEMURRAGE PERIODS:
A. Cargo on Free Time:
In the event the consignee or owner of the cargo should
make application for delivery of the cargo or portion
thereof during the free time period and the Terminal
Operator should be unable for any reason to make
available to the Consignee or owner of such cargo or
portion thereof, the free time shall be extended for a
period equal to the duration of the Terminal Operator's
inability to make the cargo available.
B. Cargo in first period or succeeding periods:
Where the Consignee is prevented from removing his cargo
by factors beyond his control, such as, but not limited
to, longshoremen's strikes, trucking strikes or weather
conditions which affect the entire port area or a
substantial portion thereof; or
Where a Consignee is prevented from removing his cargo by
a longshoremen's strike which affects only one pier or
less than a substantial portion of the area;
Then, in either event, cargo which is in the first period
demurrage will continue to be assessed at the first
period demurrage rates, and cargo which is in the second
period demurrage or in any succeeding period after the
second period demurrage will revert to the first period
demurrage charges for such time as the Consignee is
prevented from removing his cargo by such strike or
factors beyond his control. Every departure from the
regular demurrage charges shall be reported to the
Federal Maritime Commission.
C. Following a longshoremen's strike of five (5) days or
greater duration:
1. Cargo which is on free time at the commencement of
the strike will be extended an additional free time
period of not less than five (5) days, exclusive of
Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, beyond the time
at which the free time period would normally
terminate; and
2. Cargo which is in the first period demurrage at the
commencement of the strike will be extended an
additional first period demurrage of five (5) calendar
days beyond the time at which first period demurrage
would normally terminate.
This extension referred to in sub-paragraph 1. and 2.
above shall apply only:
a. If cargo is actually picked up within such
extended time; or
b. If, pursuant to an appointment system
adopted by both Carriers and Consignees, cargo
is picked up within twenty-four hours of
advance notification that cargo is available
for pickup and readily accessible, in which
letter event time shall not be extended more
than twenty-four (24) hours beyond the
additional free time or the demurrage period.
3. Cargo which is on second period demurrage (or any
succeeding demurrage period) at the commencement of
the strike shall revert to such demurrage period at
the conclusion of the strike.
D. Delays in Delivery - Carrier errors or omission:
In the case of an error or omission, which was solely
caused by the steamship line, its duly appointed agent
or authorized representative, excluding the stevedore or
terminal operator, and said action or inaction prevented
the Consignee or owner of the cargo from taking or
effecting delivery of cargo, an adjustment to demurrage
may be made. These specific conditions must be
completely documented and specific period of time in
which the delivery was prevented by the action of the
parties named above. Any adjustment may not be for any
additional periods to which the Consignee or owner of the
cargo was partially or solely responsible. The
adjustment will be limited to charging $5.00 per day per
container for the period in which delivery was prevented.
10. FREE TIME AND DEMURRAGE ON EMPTY
CONTAINER OR CHASIS:
1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this part is:
A. To define and set tariff rates and rules applicable to
circumstances resulting from the cessation or
transportation services by a terminal facility user.
Cessation may occur for any reason, including, but not
limited to bankruptcy, discontinuance of service, acts
of God, acts of government.
B. To insure the Terminal Operator a fair charge for the use
of his facilities, labor and equipment, when containers
and/or chassis are not used for commerce.
2. DEFINITIONS:
A. A container is defined as a cargo carrying unit
usually measuring from 20 feet to 45 feet in length by 8
feet in width and 8 or more feet in height or a platform
20 feet to 45 feet in length by 8 feet in width,
designed for the purpose of direct transfer of the unit
and its contents to and from sea going vessel. The unit
may also be a tank for liquids mounted on a platform, a
bin or a bolster used for similar purpose.
B. A chassis is a vehicle designated and built to carry
containers or platforms with facility for tractor
coupling for transport.
C. Free time is the specified period a container or chassis
may occupy space assigned to it on a terminal free of
charge.
D. Demurrage is a charge assessed against a container and/or
chassis after the expiration of free time.
E. Terminal facility user is any person or entity, including
but not limited to, vessel operator, vessel owner,
container lessor or lessee utilizing a terminal facility,
and services provided thereon or thereat or both.
3. COMPUTATION AND NOTICE OF FREE TIME:
A. Free time on containers and/or chassis shall not be more
than five (5) days (exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays) and shall begin after notice has been mailed by
certified mail to the terminal facilities users at their
last known address, if known. Notice may also be given
by publication in the Journal of Commerce.
B. Notice shall set forth the fact that demurrage begins,
the length of the first period and the time the second
period of demurrage shall begin. The notice shall also
set forth the condition and the charges which must be
paid before a container and/or chassis will be delivered.
C. Free time on containers and/or chassis shall commerce at
12:01 a.m. on the day after notice has been given the
facility users or has been published in the Journal of
Commerce.
4. SCALE OF DEMURRAGE CHARGES:
The following scale of demurrage rates and provisions
will apply to confiners and/or chassis remaining
undelivered after the expiration of free time:
A. Empty containers of which no dimension exceeds 20 feet,
or chassis for 20 foot containers, a charge of $5.50 per
day for the first thirty (30) calendar days after the
expiration of free time and $11.00 per day per calendar
day per container and/or chassis thereafter.
B. Empty containers exceeding 20 feet, in length or chassis
in excess 20 feet in length, a charge of $11.00 each per
day for the first thirty (30) calendar days after the
expiration of free time and $22.00 each per day per
calendar day per container and/or chassis thereafter.
5. EXTENT OF FREE TIME OR SUSPENSION OF DEMURRAGE:
A. When the removal of containers or chassis from a terminal
is prevented by any factor immobilizing the facility in
whole or in part, including but not limited weather
conditions or work stoppage of longshoremen or personnel
employed by the Terminal Operator, such containers and/
or chassis affected thereby shall be granted additional
time free of demurrage to cover the delay period if the
condition arises. If the container and/or chassis is in
the demurrage period, first period demurrage charges
shall be assessed against such containers and/or chassis.
B. Following a longshoremen's strike of five days or more:
1. Containers and/or chassis which are on free time at
the commencement of the strike will be extended an
additional free time period of not less than five
(5) days exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays, beyond the time at which free time would
normally terminate, and
2. Containers and/or chassis which are in first period
demurrage at the commencement of the strike will be
extended an additional free time period of not less
than five (5) calendar days beyond the time first
period demurrage would normally terminate.
C. The foregoing extensions or suspensions shall apply only:
1. If such containers and/or chassis are picked up
within such extended free time, or
2. If, pursuant to an appointment system facility user
the containers and/or chassis are picked up within
twenty-four hours of advance notification that such
units are available for pickup and readily
accessible.
D. Containers and/or chassis which are in second period
demurrage at the commencement of a strike shall revert to
such demurrage at the conclusion of the strike.
6. UNDELIVERED CONTAINERS AND/OR CHASSIS:
A. Containers and/or chassis which remain at a terminal
beyond the expiration of free time may be placed in
public storage at any time thereafter at the option of
the Terminal Operator at the risk and expense of the
containers and/or chassis and the terminal users.
B. Containers and/or chassis reaming on the terminal in
excess of sixty (60) days will be considered as abandoned
and sold at public auction for collection of charges due
the terminal operator. Ten days prior to such sale, a
registered letter of notice will be sent to the terminal
users or the Terminal Operator will take other reasonable
steps to advise those terminal users of whose interest in
the equipment he is aware. Net proceeds of such sale
less expense will be held in a separate fund out of which
the Terminal Operator shall be paid his charges. Moneys
received beyond the charge due the Terminal Operator will
be returned to the owner if claimed within one year of
the mailed notice.
7. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF CONTAINERS AND/OR CHASSIS:
The transfer of ownership of containers and/or chassis
after receipt at the terminal shall not entitle such
containers and/or chassis to additional free time.
8. DELIVERY AND MOUNTING CHARGES:
On delivery the terminal facility users shall be charged
for gate services, mounting of containers on chassis or
flat bed trucks and segregating containers from stack as
applicable.
9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF DEMURRAGE AND
OTHER CHARGES:
A. Demurrage and other charges specified herein shall be for
the account of the terminal facility users.
B. Demurrage charges shall be due and payable as they
accrue.
C. The terminal operator has the right to require payment
in full of any and all charges before such containers
and/or chassis are delivered from the terminal.
10. SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES:
A. Gate charge . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.95 per unit
B. Mounting or demounting containers. . $63.90 per unit
C. Segregating of containers. . . . . . $65.70 per labor hour
$33.00 per machine hour
11. TRUCK LOADING AND UNLOADING:
1. DEFINITIONS
A. Truck Loading - Shall
mean the service of moving cargo
from place of rest on the terminal facility, elevating
the cargo onto the truck and stowing of the cargo in the
truck, but shall not include, among other things, special
stowage, sorting or grading of, or otherwise selecting,
the cargo for the convenience of the trucker or the
consignee, nor the loading of cargo onto consignee's
pallets.
B. Truck Unloading - When the terminal operator performs
truck unloading, such service shall consist of removing
from the body of the truck to a place of rest on the
terminal facility by the terminal operator, and shall
include sorting by port. Truck unloading shall be
performed by the terminal operator at the request of the
motor carrier.
ITEM 304 RIGHT TO LOAD AND UNLOAD TRUCKS:
2.RIGHT TO LOAD AND UNLOAD TRUCKS
A. Truck loading shall be performed solely by the agents,
servants and employees of the terminal operator in
accordance with the rules, regulations and practices in
this tariff. Such services shall be performed with the
assistance, and under the supervision, of the driver of
the truck; provided, however, that the terminal operator
may not be required to tier or stow cargo beyond a height
of six (6) feet.
B. Truck unloading shall be performed by the terminal
operator only upon request of the motor carrier, its
agents, its servants and/or employees; provided that
there is sufficient labor readily available to the
terminal operator to perform said services at the time of
said request and provided, further, that the cargo is so
situated on the truck that said services may be rendered
by the terminal operator in one continuous operation,
without interruption, until completion of the desired
services. Said truck unloading services shall be
performed with the assistance, and under the supervision,
of the driver of the truck.
C. Only trucks properly registered and licensed will be
serviced by the terminal operator. Equipment used for
truck loading and unloading will be furnished exclusively
by the terminal operator; no lift trucks, pallet jacks,
cranes, etc., other than those supplied by the terminal
operator will be permitted on the terminal facility.
D. Drive on or drive off from flat bed or low bed trucks
will be performed by employees of the terminal operator;
exceptions to this provision will require the truckman to
furnish a "hold harmless indemnity" to the terminal
operator.
ITEM 306 SAFETY:
3. SAFETY
The motor carrier, shipper or consignee shall provide a
vehicle which is adequate and suitable for safe loading
and unloading.
ITEM 308 APPLICATION AF RATES:
4. APPLICATION OF RATES
Rates are quoted in cents per 100 lbs., unless otherwise
noted and apply for loads of 10,000 lbs. Or one, with
the exceptions that items preceded by the symbol "(AO)"
are for any quantity, and the N. O. S. full truck rate at
25,000 lbs. and over.
If a single commodity consists of more than the minimum
truck load weight, the residue remaining for the last
truck of whatever weight, will be charged at the Truck
Load Rate.
Rates in this tariff apply only where the terminal
operator is not requested to select cargo by individual
marks of identification such as chop marks, brands, type,
size, etc. If selecting is desired, and such service
thereafter rendered, the rates will apply plus the
service charge applicable under "Special Handling"
under
item 13.
Except where otherwise specifically provided for to the
contrary, whenever a minimum weight is given as
prerequisite to a rate in this tariff, the truckman,
shipper or consignee with less than said minimum weight
will be charged at the minimum weight, if such charge is
less than the otherwise applicable charge.
Unless otherwise specified to the contrary, where more
than one rate appearing in this tariff applies to a
specific item lowest rate shall take precedence.
ITEM 310 MISPLACED EQUIPMENT/CARGO BY A MOTOR CARRIER:
5. MISPLACED EQUIPMENT/CARGO BY A MOTOR CARRIER
Provided clerking, checking and draying services
including equipment to locate and correct misparked
equipment/cargo by a motor carrier $70.00 per occurrence.
ITEM 312 COLLECTION FOR SERVICES RENDERED:
6. COLLECTION FOR SERVICES RENDERED
A. Unless the shipper or consignee shall have made definite
arrangements with the terminal operator for the payment
of loading or unloading charges, the motor carrier shall
assume full responsibility for the payment of the charges
for such service.
B. Invoices are due and payable at the office of issuance by
no later than ten (10) working days after rendition of
truck loading and/or unloading services. Failure to
remit within the period above prescribed will result in
withdraw of credit. Thereafter and until such time as
credit is reestablished, all charges and/or invoices
shall be paid in cash by the driver after completion of
said services and before departure of the truck from the
terminal facility. The driver shall be given a receipt
of each such payment
C. If a motor carrier fails to pay the charges specified
herein and/or it a motor carrier is extended credit
pursuant to the above provisions, and fails to pay said
charges, the shipper or consignee shall be liable for
such charge.
D. Existing credit listings maintained by the terminal
operator will continue to be recognized and companies
listed thereon shall continue to be extended credit in
accordance with the provisions of paragraph B above
subject to revocation as provided therein.
E. Companies not presently approved for credit by the
terminal operator may make application therefor in
writing directly to the terminal operator. Until such
time as approval for credit is granted, all charges and/
or invoices shall be paid in cash by the driver after
completion of services and before departure of the truck
from the terminal facility. the driver will be given a
receipt for each such payment.
F. Checks from companies having established with the
terminal operator will be accepted under the following
provisions:
1) Any company check returned NSF (insufficient funds)
will be assessed a fee of $55.00 for each occurrence.
2) Any company which has two (2) checks returned for NSF
within a thirty (30) days period will be subject to
cancellation of check acceptance privileges.
3) Acceptable methods of payment for companies which
check acceptance privileges have been canceled are
cash, certified checks, cashier checks, or wire
transfer.
4) Terminal operator may elect to establish a maximum
dollar amount for any checks to be accepted. Checks
in excess of this amount must be certified or a
cashier's check.
ITEM 314 RECEIPT AND DELIVERY OF CARGO AT AN APPOINTMENT
BASIS:
7. RECEIPT AND DELIVERY OF CARGO AT AN APPOINTMENT BASIS
Appointments for service will be made available at the
option of the terminal operator. Bookings for
appointments should be made by 11:00 am of the preceding
business day with the terminal operator. Special
equipment or discharging must be arranged at the time of
making appointments. Appointments may be made by the
terminal operator for delivery of cargo only after
freight release has been provided by the steamship
company. Trucks arriving after the time of scheduled
appointment may be denied service. Trucks arriving after
the time of scheduled appointment and those failing to
appear for their appointments shall be subject to a
charge of $16.50. A truckman will be deemed to have
missed his appointment if for any reason the vehicle or
the cargo is not in every aspect ready to work at the
appointed time.
ITEM 316 RECEIPT AND DELIVERY OF CARGO ON NON-APPOINTMENT
BASIS:
8. RECEIPT AND DELIVERY OF CARGO AT A NON-APPOINTMENT BASIS
The terminal operator shall make provisions for servicing
of non-appointment trucks that arrive at the terminal
before 4:00 pm. Non-appointment trucks will be assigned
service periods. Those trucks not wishing to wait for
their assigned service period may elect, not more than
thirty (30) minutes after receipt of gate pass, to
receive a preference slip entitling the trucker to
service on the next business day. Trucks arriving at the
terminal before 4:00 pm but after the capacity of said
terminal has been reached, may be turned away but will be
issued preference slips for service the next business
day.
ITEM 320 RESPONSIBILITIES OF MOTOR CARRIERS EMPLOYEES
IN TRUCK LOADING AND UNLOADING:
10. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MOTOR CARRIERS EMPLOYEES IN TRUCK
LOADING AND UNLOADING
A. When truck driver does not assist in the loading and
stowing of his truck the terminal operator shall make a
surcharge, in addition to the applicable tariff rate, of
$65.00 per straight time man hour, $98.00 per overtime
man hour, and $126.00 per penalty meal time man hour,
the time to be computed on the basis of each fifteen
(15) minute period or fraction thereof.
B. When trucks are unloaded without the services of the
terminal operator, unloading shall be completed within
the time specified under "Delay to Motor Carriers",
such
time period to commence when the truck is spotted for
unloading. The terminal operator shall be entitled to a
payment of $4.40 for each fifteen (15) minute period or
fraction thereof in excess of specified time.
ITEM 323 HEAVY LIFTS:
11. HEAVY LIFTS
The handling of heavy lifts shall be limited to the
capacity of the terminal operator's equipment at the
terminal facility. The tariff rates set forth herein
for other than heavy lifts are applicable to single
packages weighing 6,000 lbs. or less.
Heavy lifts will be handled only at the discretion of
the terminal operator. Heavy lifts on other than OFBT
will be charged at triple the heavy lift rate, except
that heavy lifts on freely moving wheels will be charged
at the rates shown for heavy lifts on OFBT.
ITEM 325 PALLETIZED CARGO:
12. PALLETIZED CARGO
At the option of, and subject to prior arrangement with,
terminal Operator, cargo will be palletized on
consignees or truckman's pallets in advance of the
actual truck loading of said cargo. To be acceptable
for use, consignee's and/or truckman's pallets must be
serviceable and safe to handle.
The service of pelletizing shall extend only to the
stacking of cargo on said pallets; it hall not include
any strapping or otherwise securing of cargo to pallets.
A separate charge for this service shall be levied at
the man hour rates set forth under "Special Handling",
of this part and it will be assessed irrespective of
where said pelletizing takes place; provided, however,
that nothing herein shall be deemed to require the
terminal operator to perform said pelletizing service in
or on the body of a truck.
ITEM WEIGHING CARGO PRIOR TO AND AT TIME OF DELIVERY:
13. WEIGHING CARGO PRIOR TO AND AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY
When cargo is required to be weighed on the pier prior
to delivery, the terminal operator will endeavor to make
available the necessary space to permit such weighing to
be performed and for the weigh master to properly back
pile the cargo before the truck arrives to take
delivery. Where the cargo is palletized, the terminal
operator will assign lift trucks and operators to make
the cargo available to the weigh master for this
purpose.
The terminal operator shall not be required to permit
weighing simultaneously with the loading of the truck,
unless he has failed to make available to the weigh
master the space for prior weighing.
The weigh master shall be required to properly
repalletize cargo which had been palletized and to
properly back pile cargo that had not been palletized.
Where a truck in the process of loading is required to
make two or more trips to the Custom scale for the
purpose of obtaining separate weights for various lots
of merchandise, a fifty (50%) percent surcharge shall be
made on the applicable tariff rate for loading the
entire quantity delivered to the truck. Any overtime,
for use of the Custom scale for this purpose, shall be
ordered by and be for the account of the trucker.
ITEM 327 SPECIAL HANDLING:
14. SPECIAL HANDLING
If, any cargo has been sorted, graded and stowed and/or
assembled on the terminal awaiting delivery as per bill
of lading, the consignee, thereafter, desires additional
sorting, grading and/or specific selection of said cargo
in connection with the subsequent truck loading thereof,
a written request detailing the nature of the special
services desired must be submitted in advance of truck
loading to the terminal operator. If the terminal
operator agrees to perform these additional services,
an extra charge shall be assessed of $65.00 per straight
time man hour, $98.00 per hour overtime man hour, and
$126.00 per penalty meal time man hour, said charge to
be computed on the basis of each fifteen (15) minutes or
fraction thereof. A rental charge of $20.00 per hour or
any fraction thereof shall be made for the use of each
piece of motorized equipment used in connection with
such special services.
ITEM 328 DELAY TO MOTOR CARRIERS:
15. DELAY TO MOTOR CARRIERS
Motor carriers loading or unloading waterborne freight
at marine facilities of the terminal operator shall be
entitled to receive detention charges for delays
incurred beyond the time set forth below. Detention
charges shall accrue in instances where the delays
result through no disability, fault, or negligence on
the part of the motor carrier. No detention will be
allowed for delays or shut-outs resulting from strikes
or work stoppage, act of God, fire, serious or sever or
unusual weather conditions.
(1) Containers handled as a single unit
Appointment - 75 minutes
Non-Appointment - 120 minutes
(2) Non-Containerized Cargo
Appointment Vehicles
2,000 pounds or less - 90 minutes
2,001 pounds to 5,000 pounds - 120 minutes
5,001 pounds to 10,000 pounds - 150 minutes
10,001 pounds to 15,000 pounds - 180 minutes
15,001 pounds to 20,000 pounds - 210 minutes
20,001 pounds to 25,000 pounds - 240 minutes
over 25,001 pounds - 270 minutes
Non-Appointment Vehicles
0 pounds to 5,000 pounds - 210 minutes
5,001 pounds to 10,000 pounds - 240 minutes
10,001 pounds to 15,000 pounds - 270 minutes
15,001 pounds to 30,000 pounds - 285 minutes
over 30,001 pounds - 300 minutes
The lunch period as set forth in the labor contract, but
not exceeding one hour, shall not be including in
calculating detention time. Penalty charges shall accrue
against the terminal operator at the rate of 8.80 per
fifteen (15) minutes , or any fraction thereof in excess of
the above time.
Item 330 COMPUTATION OF TIME:
16. COMPUTATION OF TIME
Time to be computed in accordance with the following:
(a) Validation time is (1) time of issuance of a gate pass
upon a motor carrier's arrival at a marine terminal facility
or (2) if, upon arrival, a motor carrier is scheduled for a
later service period, the time of commencement of that
scheduled service period, or (3) if a motor carrier is
issued a preference slip the time schedule thereon.
(b) Time for purposes of this item shall accrue from
validation or appointment time. Delay demonstrated by the
terminal operator to be due to United States Government
regulations, action or inaction of motor carrier personnel
or other such cause shall be excluded from computation of
time. Time elapsed, if any, between appointment or
validation time and presentation of documents to the
delivery or receiving clerk shall be presumed to be due to
such causes.
ITEM 332 PREREQUISITE FOR PALLETIZED AND SKIDDED RATE:
17. PREREQUISITE FOR PREPALLETIZED AND SKIDDED RATE
In addition to any other requirement specified
elsewhere, the following rules shall apply:
A. Wherever rates in this tariff are based upon cargo being
palletized, preunitized or skidded, said rates are
applicable in the case of truck unloading only if the cargo
is situated on the truck so the terminal's fork lift truck
blades may be directly inserted without any necessity of
shifting cargo prior to such insertion. If the cargo is not
so situated on the truck, the N.O.S. rates are applicable.
B. In both loading and unloading situations, N.O.S. rates
shall apply if the pallets, platforms, skids, etc. are not
serviceable and safe to handle.
ITEM 334 OPENING AND CLOSING PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS
FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY INSPECTION:
18. OPENING AND CLOSING PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS FOR U. S.
GOVERNMENT AGENCY INSPECTION
A. Opening and closing package for A. Q. I. inspection
shall be charged at $26.00 per package. The service shall
be assessed the motor carrier.
B. Providing facility/security/clerical services during the
inspection of full containers shall be charged at $25.00 per
container.
C. Prewharf examination of containers by U. S. Government
Agencies shall be charged $80.00 per container. This charge
will be assessed the party requiring the service.
D. When a U. S. Government agency orders positioning of
containers at the LCL facility at the Terminal by Terminal,
and/or during the devanning
and revanning of contents by U. S. Government agency
personnel, a charge of $120.00 will be assessed the party
requiring the service.
E. U. S. Customs or A.Q.I. intensive examination of full
containers requiring partial or complete devanning will be
charged as follows:
20Ft Out or In Both Ways
Unitized or Crates $235 $385
Part Unitized $305 $485
Loose Packages, Bags or Bales $405 $585
Automobiles $135
U.S. Customs provided 100% labor $200
40Ft Out or In Both Ways
Unitized or Crates $390 $515
Part Unitized $485 $685
Loose Packages, Bags or Bales $585 $785
Automobiles $170
U.S. Customs provided 100% labor $200
45Ft Out or In Both Ways
Unitized or Crates $450 $685
Part Unitized $575 $785
Loose Packages, Bags or Bales $685 $885
Automobiles $210
U.S. Customs provided 100% labor $200
ITEM 336 ASSISTING UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
MEAT INSPECTION DIVISION INSPECTION:
19. ASSISTING UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MEAT
INSPECTION DIVISION INSPECTION:
The right to offer full or partial inspection shall be at
the discretion of the terminal operator.
A. FULL SERVICE
Marking, selecting of samples for USDA inspection and
handling to and from vehicles of inspection service shall
be charged at $15.00 per sample handled.
B. PARTIAL SERVICE
Assisting inspection services in selecting samples for
USDA inspection and handling to and from vehicles of
inspection services shall be charged at $6.00 per
sample.
ITEM 338 MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING CONTAINERS:
20. MOUNTING AND DEMOUNTING CONTAINERS
For the mounting and demounting of intermodal containers
from or to flat bed trucks or chassis, as requested,
there will be a charge of 63.00 per mount or demount.
For the switching of out of gauge intermodal containers
or flat racks received or delivered on FCL basis to Flat
bed trucks or trucker owned equipment, as requested, a
rate of $265.00 will apply.
ITEM 340 TRAILER INSPECTION REPORT:
21. TRAILER INSPECTION REPORT
Preparation and performance of a trailer inspection
report will incur a charge of $33.50 per unit.
ITEM 341 DOCUMENTATION:
22. DOCUMENTATION
Every motor carrier entering a terminal facility shall
be in possession of the proper shipping documents. In
the case of dock receipts which may be prelodged, the
truckman must obtain same from the pier office prior to
entering the facility. In the case of delivery orders
they may not be prelodged and must be in the possession
of the truck driver. Where there are multiple
deliveries to be made against an original delivery order
subsequent drivers must possess either a duplicate
original which has an original signature or a copy of
the original with a covering letter on the trucking firm
or broker's stationery containing an original signature
of a company official.
Preparation, completion and/or correction of a deficient
shipping document or the handling of a preloaded order
shall be assessed a charge of $16.50 against the party
requesting the service. This service will be performed
at the Terminal Operator's option.
ITEM 343 PROJECT SHIPMENT RATES:
23. PROJECT SHIPMENT RATES
Any interested party may apply in writing to the
Terminal Operator requesting truck unloading and storage
rates on large advanced shipment being consolidated for
movement by water carrier. Requests must include as
much information as possible; i.e. types of freight
moving, amounts and weight of same and dates, to permit
sufficient evidence on which to make a decision. Any
rates issued pursuant to such requests must be filed by
the Terminal Operator with the Federal Maritime
Commission in advance of the shipment.
ITEM 344 NON-VESSEL OPERATORS OR NON-VESSEL COMMON CARRIERS:
24. NON-VESSEL OPERATORS OR NON-VESSEL COMMON CARRIERS
Non-vessel operators or non-vessel common carriers can
apply to Mariner's Harbor Cargo Terminal, Inc. for a
lump sum charge for truck unloading on cargoes received
from several trucks solely for the purpose of said
cargoes to be received and stuffed into containers at
Mariner's Harbor Cargo Terminal.
ITEM 345 MINIMUM CHARGE:
25. MINIMUM CHARGE
The minimum charge for every truck entering the terminal
to deliver or receive breakbulk cargo shall be $38.00
per truck.
ITEM 350 SCHEDULE OF RATES
RATES ARE QUOTED IN CENTS PER 100LBS. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
ITEM 351 (AQ) Appraiser's stores (Public Stores)
under 1000 lbs. prepackage $4.20
ITEM 352 Bagged Goods-Bags must weigh at least
90 lbs. each and must be in good
condition. Bags cubing over 100 cubic
feet per ton (2240)lbs.) will charged
the N.O.S. rate.
OFBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
OTHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 353 Baled Goods -Bales must weigh at least
90 lbs. each. All bales on any one truck
must be of uniform size and in good
condition. Bales cubing over 100 cubic
feet per ton (2240lbs) will be charged
the N.O.S. rate. This item does not
include rubber.
OFBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
OTHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 354 Boats-Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50
ITEM 355 Burlap, in bales at least
750 lbs. Each, OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.32
ITEM 357 Cargo in Barrels, Drums, Kegs
(each piece must weigh at least 175lbs.)
All Pieces on any one truck must be
uniform and in good condition.
OFBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
OTHER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
ITEM 358 Cargo not otherwise specified (NOS)
(AQ) Less than Truckload (LTL)
1 - 12,500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.40
Full Truckload Maximum from
12,500lbs. - 24,999lbs.. . . . . . . . . . .$433.00
25,000lbs. and over. . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
ITEM 360 Coffee, Green in bags. . . . . . . . . . . . 107
ITEM 362 Containers (applies to each container)
1. a container containing cargo no
dimensions of which exceeds twenty
(20) ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $144.00 ea
2. a container containing cargo no
dimensions of which exceeds forty
(40) ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00 ea
3. Empty containers
No dimensions of which exceeds twenty
(20) ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 57.00 ea
No dimensions of which exceeds forty
(40) ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 95.00 ea
ITEM 365 Damaged cargo or cargo worked under
distress or obnoxious conditions.
(this rate shall apply only when the
longshoremen loading trucks are receiving
the full penalty wage as provided in their
labor contracts with the New York Shipping
Association, Inc.) . . . . . . .Double Regular Rate
ITEM 367 (AQ) Fruit and vegetables, Fresh. . . . . .168
ITEM 369 Greenheart Lumber
Bundled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Piling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Heavy Lift Charges - OFBT only
See Item 12. Not applicable on Airplanes, Boats,
Containers and Metals. Pieces must be properly
packaged and capable of being handled by forklift
trucks. Rates for units designed to be lifted
from the top, and or pieces insufficiently
packaged to protect contents if handled by forklift
will be furnished on request.
1-24 PCS* 25-50 PCS* Over 50pcs*
6001-10,000 lbs 75 72 50
10,000-25,000 lbs 115 85 64
25,000-60,000 lbs 138 95 72
* - Rates apply when pieces are to or from one vessel
for one consignee/consignor.
Rates for pieces 60,000 lbs. furnished upon request.
ITEM 370 (AQ) Household Goods - In Vans - OFBT only
Up to 6000 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00 ea
ITEM 372 Mail, per bag or package. . . . . . . . . . . 72
ITEM 373 METALS LOTS Sizes - See Note
Under 100 100-500 OVER
Tons Tons 500 Tons
Ingots, Pigs, Slabs,
Billets, Bars and Cigars
(Unto six (6) ft)
Blisters, Anodes, Cakes,
Buttons, Cathodes, Sheets
in Coils, skidded
Packages of Tinplate
OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . 62 28 22
Other Trucks. . . . . . . 95 95 95
Angles, Bars, Channels,
Flat Plates, Rods,
Sheets, Structural Steel,
Tubing Pipe Rods and
Wire in Coils.
OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . 72 43 43
Other Trucks. . . . . . . 72 72 72
Said Metal Items in
cases, boxes or crates
OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . 56 56 56
Fittings, Flanges, Bundles
when handled by a forklift
truck only, dumped to open
truck, no other servicing
required . . . . . . . . 75 75 75
NOTE: The term "Lot Sizes" refers to quantities shipped
to
or from one ultimate shipper/consignee or one vessel
requiring no special or additional sorting,
selecting or handling.
ITEM 375 Palletized, preunitized and skidded Cargo (subject
to a minimum of ten (10 units per truck) (Units
over 6000 lbs. will be charged heavy lift rates),
(This item does not include vans, containers,
pallet containers, CONEX boxes, pipe on skids.)
OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.40 per unit
Other Trucks. . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.70 per unit
Volume Palletized, Preunitized and Skidded Cargo.
A. At least 250 units on one Bill of Lading, to one
consignee, carried by one motor carrier and on which no
sorting is required.
OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.40 per unit
Other Trucks. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 per unit
B. Lots of 2000 tons of units of Plywood
or Pressed Board, from one vessel.
All Truck . . . . . . . . . . . $6.45 per unit
ITEM 377 Paper in rolls over
700 lbs. each (Closed
trucks when stowed one
high on the roll)
OFBT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.40 per unit
Other Trucks. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 per unit
ITEM 378 Paper in cartons,
palletized or skidded. . . .$11.70 per unit
ITEM 380 Privately owned vehicles
driven for delivery to
or receipt to or from a
terminal facility. . . . . .$38.00 per unit
ITEM 381 Pipe, Non Metallic
Unto and Including Over 22
22 ft ft
Bundles, OFBT 75 95
Loose, 4 inch & over
inside diameter, OFBT 75 95
Loose, under 4 inch
inside diameter, OFBT 116 150
ITEM 382 Reels containing Wire
Cable, etc., minimum
weight per reel, 500 lbs.
except those requiring
special handling, OFBT . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ITEM 384 Railroad Ties,
stripped in bundles,
OFBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ITEM 385 (AQ) Refrigerated Goods
(Cargo for transportation
at temperatures of 32
degrees or lower).
Meat and Fish (Loose Carcasses). . . . . . 188
Frozen Foodstuffs (single Packages)
Loading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Unloading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Frozen Foodstuffs
(Preunitized). . . . . . Preunitized Cargo Rate
ITEM 388 Rubber in Bales
When dumped into open top trucks . . . . . . . 53
Other trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
ITEM 390 Tea in chests, carton or bags,
in truckload lots from one
ocean Bill of Lading . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
ITEM 391 Transshipment Cargo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
ITEM 393 Trucks and Autos - Knocked down
and skidded in such a way to
permit handling by a fork lift
only, shipped to one consignee
on one vessel in quantities of
not less than 100 units and with
a maximum weight per unit of
7500 lbs. OFBT. . . . . . .$22.00
ITEM 395 Waste Paper, Bales, 1500 lbs.
minimum per bale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ITEM 396 Wood Pulp. Bales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ITEM 397 Wood Pulp, unitized minimum
of 3300 lbs. per unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ITEM 400 RAILROAD CAR LOADING AND UNLOADING
ITEM 401 DEFINITIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
a. Railroad Car Unloading - Consists of removing cargo
from a rail car and placing same on the terminal.
b. Railroad Car Loading - Consists of removing cargo
from the terminal and placing same in or on a railcar.
ITEM 405 RATES
2. RATES
a. Box Car/Flat Car or Gondola:
1. Cargo measuring up to
and including 100 Cu. Ft
per ton. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32.50 per ton
2. Cargo measuring in excess
of 100 cu. Ft. per ton . . . . . .$40.00 per ton
3. Palletized, preunitized
and skidded cargo. . . . . . . . .$18.00 per ton
4. Woodpulp, bales . . . . . . . . .$ 8.60 per ton
5. Palletized fiberboard
(minimum 250 units on one
bill of lading, four
carloads at one time). . . . . . .$10.50 per ton
6. Steel Coils from or to
rail cars, including removal
of rail car tops . . . . . . .$ .39 per 100 lbs.
minimum 270 tons
7. Open cars $13.50 per ton
(for pieces up to 12,000 lbs.)
8. Charges for heavy lift (pieces
over 12,000 lbs.) discharging/
loading will be charged at rates
mutually agreed upon between the
terminal operator and steamship
company or other party requesting
such service.
ITEM 410 REFRIGERATED CARGO:
b. REFRIGERATED CARGO $31.40 per ton
Charges for the loading and unloading of railcars will be
assessed the rail carrier or the party ordering the
service performed in cases where the railroad is not
responsible.
All charges rendered by the terminal operator for which
credit is granted shall be due and payable within seven
(7) working days from the date of billing.
ITEM 415 DELAYS:
3. DELAYS
The terminal operator will be responsible for delays
which are shown to have been caused by it or within its
control. The terminal operator shall not be responsible
for delays caused by but not limited to: incomplete
documentation, strikes, local work stoppage or weather
condition.
ITEM 420 SPECIAL HANDLING
4. SPECIAL HANDLING
If, after cargo has been sorted, graded and stowed and/or
assembled on the terminal awaiting delivery as per bill
of lading, the consignee, thereafter, desires additional
sorting, grading, and/or specific selection of said cargo
in connection with the subsequent rail car loading
thereof, a written request detailing the nature of the
special services desired must be submitted in advance of
rail car loading to the Terminal Operator. If the
Terminal Operator agrees to perform these additional
services, an extra charge shall be assessed of $65.00 per
straight time man hour, $98.00 per overtime man hour, and
$126.00 per penalty meal time man hour, said charges to
be computed on the basis of each fifteen (15) minutes or
fraction thereof. A rental charge of $20.00 per hour or
any fraction thereof shall be made for the use of each
piece of motorized equipment used in connection with
special services.
ITEM 425 PROJECT SHIPMENT RATES:
5. PROJECT SHIPMENT RATES
Any interested party may apply in writing to the
Terminal Operator requesting special rail car unloading
and storage rates on large advanced shipment being
consolidated for movement by water carrier. Requests
must include as much information as possible; i.e. types
of freight moving, amounts and weight of same and dates,
to permit sufficient evidence on which to make a
decision. Any rates issued pursuant to such requests
must be filed by the Terminal Operator with the Federal
Maritime Commission in advance of the shipment.
ITEM 500 LIGHTER LOADING AND UNLOADING:
1. DEFINITIONS
a. Lighter Loading - Consists of removing cargo from the
terminal facility and placing it on a lighter, covered
barge, deck scow, et.
b. Lighter Unloading - Consists of removing cargo from
the lighter, cover barge, deck scow, etc. and placing
same on the terminal facility.
ITEM 505 RATES:
2. RATES
a. Loading, Unloading - $25.00
b. Loading, Unloading Palletized cargo - $17.00
c. The rates specified in a. and b. above apply to
pieces weighing up to 12,000 lbs. Charges for heavy
lifts over 12,000 lbs. will be charged at rates
mutually agreed upon between the terminal operator
and the steamship company or other parties
requesting such service.
ITEM 510 RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHARGES:
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHARGES
Charges for lighter loading and unloading shall be
assessed against the operator of the lighter and/or
against the party requesting such service to be
performed.
ITEM LIGHTER DETENTION:
4. LIGHTER DETENTION
The terminal operator will be responsible only for such
unusual delays to lighters as are shown to have been
caused by it or to have been within its control.
12. DOCKAGE WHARFAGE AND STORAGE:
1. Dockage
a. Loading or Discharging:
Self propelled vessels intending to load or discharge cargo
shall be charged at the following LOA per diem rates for the
duration of time at the load/discharge berth.
Up to 400 @ 1.25/ft
400 to 500 @ 2.25/ft
500 to 600 @ 4.25/ft
b. Loading or Discharging
Automotive Vehicles and/or Roll On-Roll Off Vessels
shall be charged at the following LOA per diem rates for the
duration of time at the load/discharge berth.
Up to 325 @ 2.85/ft
325 to 400 @ 3.55/ft
400 to 500 @ 4.25/ft
500 to 600 @ 4.95/ft
2. Wharfage
The following charge is assessed when cargo passes over or
through
the mooring pier or passes over the side of a vessel for the
unloading
to or loading from other vessels or to and from barges, rafts or
water.
a. Cargo, N.O.S. @ $0.80 per ton
b. Automotive Vehicles, unboxed @ $0.70 per ton
c. Steel and Metals @ $0.60 per ton
d. Bulk cargo @ $0.85 per ton
e. Scrap metals in bulk,
......Up to 150,000 tons $ 1.00 per ton
......Over 150,000 tons $0.85 per ton
(applicable to cargo handled within a 12 consecutive month
period)
3. Cargo Storage
Breakbulk:
Handling into storage $3.00 per metric ton.
Free Time - Ten (10) days
Inside storage after l0 days - $.10 per metric ton per day or
fraction thereof.
Vehicle:
Free time receipt is provided up to and including fourteen (14)
calendar days from day of vehicle arrival. Thereafter and until
release from yard occurs the following rate will apply:
Day 15 to 21 : $ 1.95 per day, per vehicle
Day 22 to 30 : $ 2.30 per day, per vehicle.
Over 30 days : $10.50 per day, per vehicle (plus storage facility
transfer charge of $125.00 per vehicle)