Islands Freight Forwarders Contract Of Carriage
By signing and/or accepting this shipping contract, any local customs or privileges to the contrary notwithstanding, the shipper, consignee, and owner of the goods, and the holder of this shipping contract, agree to be bound by all the stipulations, exceptions and conditions stated herein, whether written, printed, stamped, or incorporated in/on this shipping request form, or on the front or reverse side of hereof: as fully as if they were all signed by such shipper, consignee, owner or holder hereof. No oral statement is applicable in this shipping contract.
Islands Freight Forwarders Incorporated, herein referred to as ‘Islands Freight’, ‘Islands Freight Forwarders’, ‘We’, and/or ‘Us’, operates as an NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier). As an NVOCC, we reserve the right to forward shipments to vessel operating carriers and air carriers. We also reserve the right to refuse shipment, remeasure shipments based on weight or measurement, and re-rate the shipment price accordingly. All shipments accepted for export must be declared and (stated in writing), the actual value and contents of shipments. If no value is declared, an automatic limit will be declared by Islands Freight Forwarders as $100 U.S.D.
CARRIER’S LIABILITY
The shipper must certify that the contents of this shipment are properly described and contain no drugs, guns, ammunition, illegal or hazardous matter. It is the responsibility of the shipper as well as the carrier to notify the consignee to arrange for pickup of shipment in foreign ports. In case of pilferage, damage, or partial loss, where adequate marine insurance was purchased, the carrier’s liability shall be determined based on the actual valuation of the item(s). Proof of purchase for new items must be presented and the extent of damage as stated by customs in foreign ports of discharge.
In the case of a total loss, where adequate insurance was purchased, the carrier will reimburse the actual cost of the item, providing that upon delivery of goods to the carrier, acceptable proof of the actual value was provided and a description of goods has been declared, in writing, by the shipper and same inserted into this contract-along with full payment of all charges unless otherwise stated herein.
Islands Freight Forwarders, will not be responsible for any shipments left in our warehouse for over 14 days unless arrangements for storage and charges are made beforehand.
DOOR-TO-DOOR: All charges must be paid prior to delivery; with custom charges paid upon delivery of merchandise, as prices vary by contents.
INSURANCE & CLAIM PROCEDURE
In the event of loss, both shipper and consignee agree to adhere to all stipulations stated in the insurance claim procedure. All damages must be reported upon inspection of goods. In the event of loss or damage, a written report must be obtained from customs in a foreign port, or an Ocean/Air Carrier Acting Agent in foreign ports. Claims made after leaving customs will be denied. Non-payment for shipping of goods may result in non-shipment of goods, in which case Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for any further delays, damages, or any other developments arising from non-shipment. Insurance is deductible up to $100 U.S.D. per contract.
INSURANCE WAIVER
In the event insurance is not purchased at the time of delivery/pickup of goods to carrier, shipment will be shipped at your own risk. Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for any partial loss, damage, or pilfering of any item. We are only obligated for total loss, up to but not exceeding $100.00 per bill of lading. Not declaring and/or not initialing, and/or not signing, denote a denial of insurance.
CONDITIONS: In the event of total loss where no insurance was purchased, the shipper will only be entitled to a maximum of $100.00 reimbursement; that is providing that the shipper provides a written report received from customs upon inspection of goods along with pictures of damaged goods.
ERROR IN SHIPMENT
Islands Freight Forwarders will not be held responsible for any errors, misspelt words, incorrect addresses, or any marks or numbers that appear on the bill of lading or shipping request form when such information is provided by the shipper or the person(s) authorizing the shipment. The shipper is responsible for providing accurate information and clarifying any errors.
DISCHARGE SHIPMENT
Islands Freight Forwarders or representing agents, may inform the shipper and/or consignee of arrival date in order to arrange for pick-up of goods. However, it is the responsibility of the shipper and consignee to arrange for pick-up prior to the discharge date. Islands Freight Forwarders, will not be responsible for shipments left for more than (3) three days after discharge from vessel in foreign ports. All shipments must be picked up within (3) three days. Unclaimed shipments will be seized by the shipping company and the proceeds put towards shipping costs. Payments must be made in full before the release of any shipment.
PACKING
Goods received for shipment must conform to all shipping standards and requirements. Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for any negligent packing done by anyone, including members and/or staff of Islands Freight Forwarders. We certify that all goods packed by Islands Freight Forwarders conform to all shipping standards and requirements and are satisfactory to the shipper and/or owner of the goods, even though unexpected incidents may occur during shipping. All packages must be clearly marked or labeled. Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for any goods received prepackaged from the vendor, or for incomplete/unsecured cargo received from anyone or any company.
WEIGHT AND SIZE LIABILITY
Islands Freight Forwarders. will not be responsible for damages which may result from overweight and/or over-sized items; barrels, boxes, etc., or as a result of handling said items/packages. Any package received for shipment must be packed well while not exceeding the rated weight limit, and all proportions maintained. All items for pick-up must be placed in a convenient location, or Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for any damages caused during the removal of said items, apartments, hallways, stairs, lobbies, etc., due to the item being overweight and/or oversized. Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for rot, deterioration, etc., of any package. Islands Freight Forwarders has the right to refuse any and all cargo/packages if these ratings are exceeded.
LIABILITIES
Islands Freight Forwarders will not be responsible for any delays of any nature that is beyond the control of Islands Freight Forwarders. Liability is terminated at the time the shipment is turned over or released to Ocean Carrier/Air Carrier, or the actual carrier. Our liability is limited to $100.00 USD. We will not be responsible for the loss of shipment or damage to shipment, which may result from Ocean/Air Carrier. We will not be responsible for delays in customs, customs charges, rent, or seizures in foreign ports.
RELATIONSHIP
Islands Freight Forwarders is a division of T&T Express Shipping LLC and Get-It-Ship Shipping Services and authorizes the use of FMC #91547 / 020755N only to authorized companies and agents.