Tariff reference to "W" and "M" signify 1,000 kilos and 1
cubic metre respectively. Whenever freight charges are
assessed on a W/M "weight or measurement" basis or where
rates are provided on both a "W" and "M" basis, the freight
charges will be computed on the gross weight or the overall
measurement of the pieces or packages, whichever computation
produces the greater revenue to the Carrier.
1. All packages will be measured in CENTIMETRES and weight
in KILOGRAMMES.
2. Rounding off- Dimensions
Where parts of centimetre occur in dimensions, such parts
below 0.5 cm. are to be ignored, and those of 0.5 cm. and
over are to be rounded off to the centimetre above.
3. Calculating Cubic Measurements
The three dimensions in centimetres (rounded off in
accordance with (2)) are to be multiplied together to
produce the cube of one package or piece in cubic
metres to six decimals.
In case of a single package the decimals are to be
rounded off at the second decimal, i.e., if the third
decimal is below 5 the second decimal remains unaltered;
if the third decimal is 5 or higher the second decimal is
to be adjusted upwards.
In the case of multiple packages of like dimensions
the cube on one package to six decimals is to be
multiplied by the number of packages and the total
cube is then to be rounded off to two decimals under
the foregoing procedure.
4. OFFICIAL MEASURERS AND WEIGHERS
The straight loaded shipments of consolidator Cargo,
stuffed at carrier's nominated off dock CY locations,
does not require measuring/weighing for purposes of
confirming volume/weight of cargo. For such shipments,
however, there must be a certificate from an officially
appointed Sworn Measurer to confirm the exact location
at which the shipment was stuffed into the container.
5. MISDESCRIPTION, UNDERWEIGHTS AND UNDERMEASUREMENT
A. The carrier at loading port will assess freight
on the shipments on the basis of the gross weights
and/or measurements declared or deemed to have been
declared by Shippers. Such assessment is subject
to the terms and conditions of the carrier's Bill
of Lading. Nothwithstanding the foregoing. Carrier
may arrange at the port/point of destination for
the verification of the description, measurement
or weights of all such shipments as they, at their
sole discretion, may decide and in all such cases
the description, measurements or weights so obtained
shall be used for determining the correct amount of
freight which has to be paid and expense incurred
should be for account of cargo.
B. If the gross weights and/or measurements declared by
the Shippers are less than those ascertained and if
the Shippers, by notification to the Carrier, within
seven (7) days of the vessels sailing from port of
loading or the consignees, by notification to the
Carrier prior to the shipment leaving the custody
of the Carrier, maintain that the gross weights
and/or measurements stated by them are correct,
freight shall be assessed provisionally on the
controllers' figures and subsequently adjusted, if
necessary, after an outturn reweighing and/or
remeasuring. If such outturn reweighting,
remeasuring and/or resurveying shows that the gross
weights, measurements and/or description were
understated and/or misdeclared by the Shippers,
remeasuring and/or resurveying shall be for the
account of the cargo.
6. RATES APPLICABLE PER EACH 100 LBS OR 1 CUBIC FOOT
Rates published herein may also be based on 100
pounds (lbs) or and 1 cubic foot respectively.
The rate basis for these rates will be shown as
EACH and will be defined in notes filed with the
tariff rate item. Freight charges for these rates
will be computed on the gross weight or the overall
measurement of the pieces or packages, whichever
computation produces the greater revenue to the
Carrier. Measurement and weight for these rates
will be as follows:
A. All packages will be measured in INCHES and weight
in POUNDS.
B. Rounding off- Dimensions
Where parts of an inch occur in dimensions, such
parts below 0.5" are to be ignored, and those of
0.5" and over are to be rounded off to the inch
above.
C. Calculating Cubic Measurements
The three dimensions in cubic feet (rounded off in
accordance with (2)) are to be multiplied together to
produce the cube of one package or piece in cubic
feet to six decimals.
In case of a single package the decimals are to be
rounded off at the second decimal, i.e., if the third
decimal is below 5 the second decimal remains
unaltered; if the third decimal is 5 or higher the
second decimal is to be adjusted upwards.
In the case of multiple packages of like dimensions
the cube on one package to six decimals is to be
multiplied by the number of packages and the total
cube is then to be rounded off to two decimals under
the foregoing procedure.
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