Diversion
Should the merchant decide, after the voyage has
commenced, to divert the shipment to a different type of service, port of
discharge and/or place of delivery, the carrier shall make all reasonable
efforts within the frame work of the terms and conditions noted herein to
accommodate the merchant's request under the following conditions:
- The merchant shall
notify the carrier in writing of the diversion and shall clearly specify
the new type of service, port of discharge or place of delivery.
- The merchant shall
assume the responsibility for any and all applicable charges such as, but
not limited to, storage, demurrage, per-diem, re-stowage, additional
freight charges.
- The shipment shall be
re-rated under the applicable rate on file pertaining to the newly revised
service type, port of discharge or place of delivery. The merchant agrees
to pay, in addition to the originally assessed freight and charges, the
difference of the newly assessed freight and charges to any previously
assessed freight and charges.
- The merchant agrees to
pay a "Diversion Fee" of $200.00 per container or $2.00 per
weight or measurement (1,000 kgs or 1 cbm, whichever generates the greater revenue), but no
less than $20.00 per shipment.
(effective: 08/01/2003)