RULE: 34.3 - GENERAL RULES Eff: 19AUG2005
Effective 19AUG2005
Filing Codes C
A. RECEIVING/DELIVERING:
"The physical handling of a container, loaded or empty, from/to an inland
carrier to/from a designated point of rest."
"Receiving/delivering includes equipment inspection and EIR processing.
B. RECOGNIZED WORKING HOURS:
The normal working hours are from 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Saturdays, Sundays and ILA contract Holidays excepted.
When any type of Terminal Services are required in other than recognized regular working ours shown above, prior arrangements must be made with FLORIDA INTERNATION TERMINAL LLC and tariff rates plus overtime costs and minimum labor guarantee costs will be assessed.
C. HOLIDAYS:
The following holidays will be observed as per I. L. A. contract:
* No work day
When any of these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.
No work will be performed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and
Christmas Day, nor before 7:00 A. M. on the days following these holidays, nor
after 5:00 P.M. on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve, except in case of fire,
or where property is in danger.
D. CHARGES, INVOICES and Credit Terms:
All charges will be assessed against the steamship line and/or its authorized agent: cargo interests and/or its authorized agent. All invoices for services rendered by FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC are due and payable no later than 30 days from invoice date. after thirty (30)days from invoice date. After (30) days, FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL, LLC can charge interest on said amount at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum. If payment has not been received within 60 days FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC. reserves the right to withhold services to the delinquent party.
Any check returned for NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS (NSF) or otherwise
uncollectable, will be assessed a fee for each occurrence of $100.00. Any company
that has two (2) checks returned within a three-month period will be subject
to cancellation of credit privileges. Cash payment will be required for companies
for which check acceptance privileges have been cancelled.
E. STORM PROTECTION:
Should the owner fail to provide such storm protection, FLORIDA
INTENATIONAL TERMINAL LLC is authorized to protect such cargo to the best of
its ability considering time, conditions and materials available against storm
damage, completely without liability to FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TEMINAL LLC. If
so directed by owner of the terminal facility, the US Coast Guard or any other
Government Regulatory Agency, charging the cost of this storm protection against
the cargo interest.
F. ALL SERVICES BILLED FOR:
When services are performed for which no specific charges are
provided in this Tariff, filling shall be rendered as follows;
Materials and mechanical equipment - actual cost plus 10% labor - wage rates
and minimum guarantees as per current Collective Bargaining Agreement plus Welfare,
Pension, Vacation and GAI assessments, plus 25%; plus Insurance and Taxes.
G. HEAVY LIFTS:
Charges will be determined by the equipment and labor required
to handle heavy lifts.
Rates and services shall be quoted on request.
H. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC for the services performed under this tariff,
assumes no responsibility for loss of or damage to cargo and/or freight, within
the facilities of the Port of Port Everglades.
Liability for damage, if incurred as a result of proven negligence by FLORIDA INTERNATION TERMINAL LLC during handling, loading or unloading or storage on the terminal at any time, during or after applicable free time, shall not exceed $500.00 per package or customary freight unit unless other arrangements have been made with FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC, prior to the receipt of such cargo.
Rates and charges published in this tariff do not include cargo insurance of any nature.
A loaded container or loaded trailer will be considered as a single unit.
Except as may be caused by its own negligence FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
TERMINAL LLC, shall not be liable for any loss or damage to any cargo, container
handled through its facilities resulting from fires, water, collapse of buildings,
nor shall it be liable for any delay, loss or damage resulting from strikes,
tumult, terrorist acts, insurrection, acts of government authorities, force
majeure, or acts of God.
I. WORK STOPPAGE:
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC, is not responsible for any consequences
or claims arising from any stoppage of work or delays occasioned by strike or
any other cause beyond the control of FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC.
J. BILLING COMPENSATION:
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL LLC, may, at their option, compensate carriers
agent for billing and/or collection of Terminal Charges only.
K. EXCLUSIONS:
Any commodity or item not included in this tariff may be covered by special
arrangement with shippers or consignees.