Time-Volume Rates (TVR) are subject to the following
conditions:
1. Offering Period - TVR are offered for the period shown
in the individual TVR.
2. Commodity is as shown in the individual TVR.
3. Minimum Volume - The minimum volume is as shown in the
individual TVR.
4. Enrollment - Shipper(s) and/or Consignee(s) desiring to
ship cargo under a TVR shall notify the carier in
writing. Enrollment must be in the name of the shipper
or consignee making the application. Carrier shall
notify shipper/consignee of the Enrollment Number
assigned.
Once Shipper has accepted the TVR it shall remain
in effect for the time specified, without amendment.
5. Ports/Points - TVR apply only from/to specific
ports/points shown in the individual TVR.
6. Except as specifically provided in the individual TVR,
all rules, regulations, conditions and charges in this
tariff are applicable to TVR's.
7. Cargo shall be rated as per the applicable TVR. If
shipper/consignee fails to ship the required minimum
then shipper/consignee shall pay the difference between
the TVR minimum and the actual quantity shipped at the
TVR rate (if two or more rates are provided, the lowest
rate shall apply) or shipments shall be rerated at the
tariff rate in effect at time of shipment, whichever
produces the lowest total charge.
8. Shipments shall be counted toward only one (1) TVR.
9. Beyond its obligations as a common carrier, the carrier
makes no commitment to any defined service level, such
as assured space, transit time, port rotation or
similar service feature.
10. Carrier shall maintain records sufficient to justify
the application of TVR, including enrollment form and
Bills of Lading for a minimum period of five (5) years
after the expiration of the TVR.