Between : U.S. Ports and Points and Worldwide Ports and Points
Rule Number : 2-11 :INLAND TRANSPORTATION
1. -The Carrier may accept cargo originating outside the commercial zone of U.S. Ports provided the Shipper obtains transportation from such Inland Points to Carrier’s Terminal and all rates and charges incurred are for the account of the cargo.Alternatively, at Shipper’s request, Carrier will arrange for inland transportation as Shipper’s Agent. All associated costs thereof shall be for the account of the cargo. Overland Carriers will be utilized on an availability of service basis and not restricted to any preferred Carriers, except as Carrier deems necessary to guarantee safe and efficient movement of said cargo. Selection of Water Carriers, Railways, or Motor Carrier shall be at the sole discretion of the Carrier.
The “Point” (i.e. Door to Port, Door to Pier, Door to Door rates named in this tariff are applicable From/To Inland Points which lie beyond Carrier Port Terminal areas. Such rates will be shown as single-factor through rates or combination through rates constructed by the addition of applicable Inland Rate factors. Such rates will be inclusive of all charges pertinent to the transportation (including intermediate but not Origin or Destination Terminal Charges, unless otherwise specified) but not including U.S. Customs clearance assessments or Forwarding Charges, except as provided.
2. -For movement of cargo from foreign Ports of Discharge to final inland destination, foreign overland carriers will be utilized on an availability of service basis except as Carrier deems necessary to guarantee safe and efficient movement of said cargo.Carrier assumes liability for cargo ONLY while in its custody. Carrier shall not be obligated to transport the goods in time for any particular market or otherwise than with reasonable dispatch.