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UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC. ORIGINAL TITLE PAGE
FMC Org. No.: 025083
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier
Effective Date: 17JUL2024
Published Date: 17JUL2024
Expiration Date: NONE
Controlled Carrier Status: NONE

TITLE PAGE

TARIFF NO. 02
SUPERSEDES UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS TARIFF NO. 01
NRA GOVERNING RULES TARIFF
NAMING RULES AND REGULATIONS ON CARGO MOVING IN CONTAINERS AND BREAKBULK





Universal Relocations Inc. is a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), FMC Organization Number 025083 and Licensed No. 025083NF.
Carrier has opted to publish its Tariff rates and charges or in the alternative to be exempt from tariff publication requirements pursuant to 46 CFR §§520, 531, 532, 541, OSRA 2022 and FMC 2024 Final Rule Making. In that respect Carrier has opted for use of Negotiated Rate Arrangements (“NRAs”) and may also opt to utilize NVOCC Service Arrangement (“NSAs”). NRA means the written and binding arrangement between an NRA shipper or consignee and an eligible NVOCC to provide specific transportation service for a stated cargo quantity, from origin to destination on and after receipt of the cargo by the NVOCC or its agent or the originating carrier in the case of through transportation. The shipper is considered to have agreed to the terms of the NRA if the shipper: (1) provides the NVOCC with a signed agreement; (2) sends the NVOCC a written communication, including an e-mail, indicating acceptance of the NRA terms; or (3) books a shipment after receiving the NRA terms from the NVOCC, if the NVOCC incorporates in the NRA quoted terms the following text in bold font and all uppercase letters: “THE SHIPPER’S BOOKING OF CARGO AFTER RECEIVING THE TERMS OF THIS NRA OR NRA AMENDMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE RATES AND TERMS OF THIS NRA OR NRA AMENDMENT.” The effective date of the NRA shall be the date of Carrier’s receipt of Shipper’s and/or Consignee’s acceptance herein. All applicable origin, destination local terminal and/or port charges shall apply to all NRAs and should be considered as a pass-through. Rates may not be modified in an NRA after the time the shipment is received by the Carrier or its agent (including originating carriers in the case of through transportation). NRAs can otherwise be amended by the parties in writing or by acceptance of the quoted NRA amendment by booking the cargo.






TARIFF DETAILS
TARIFF NUMBER: 025083-002
TARIFF TITLE :
NRA GOVERNING RULES TARIFF
EFFECTIVE:
17JUL2024
THRU:
None
EXPIRES:
None
PUBLISH:
17JUL2024
AMENDMENT TYPE:
C
ORIGINAL ISSUE:
11JUL2016
WEIGHT RATING:
1,000KGS
VOLUME RATING:
1CBM
TARIFF TYPE:
GOVERNING NRA RULES TARIFF
CERTIFICATION:
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS TARIFF IS TRUE, ACCURATE AND NO UNLAWFUL ALTERATIONS ARE PERMITTED.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
NUMBER: 025083
NAME:
Universal Relocations Inc.
TRADE NAME:
NA
TYPE:
NON -VESSEL OPERATING COMMON CARRIER
HDQ. COUNTRY:
USA
HOME OFFICE:
343 NEW ROAD, UNIT 4, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
PHONE:
888-323-7356
FAX:
866-624-9165
EMAIL:
SAIDATTANI@UNIVERSALRELOCATIONS.COM
Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083: UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC. NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Effective: 17JUL2024 Expire Date: NONE Published: 17JUL2024

Trade names utilized by carrier

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 1:Scope
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Rules and regulations published herein apply between United States Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific and Great Lakes Ports, U.S. Territories and Possessions, U.S. Inland Points and Worldwide Ports and Points as specified in Rule 1.A of this tariff:

U.S. ATLANTIC BASE PORTS (ACBP)
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Chester, PA
Charleston, SC
Jacksonville, FL
Miami, FL
New York, NY
Newark, NJ
Norfolk VA
Philadelphia, PA
Savannah, GA
Wilmington, NC
U.S. GULF COAST BASE PORTS: (GCBP)
Houston, TX
Galveston, TX
New Orleans, LA
Tampa, FL
Mobile, AL
U.S. PACIFIC COAST BASE PORTS: (PCBP)
Port Hueneme, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Long Beach, CA
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
Portland, OR
Seattle, WA
Tacoma, WA
GREAT LAKES BASE PORTS
Includes Chicago, IL

SUBSTITUTED SERVICE AND INTERMODAL SERVICE

A. SUBSTITUTED SERVICE

B. INTERMODAL SERVICE

 Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 1-A:Worldwide Ports and Points
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Except as otherwise provided this tariff provides rules and regulations between USA Ports and Points, and Worldwide Ports and Points

AFGHANISTANEGYPTLAOSSENEGAL
ALBANIAEL SALVADORLEBANONSEYCHELLES
ALGERIAEQUATORIAL GUINEALESOTHOSIERRA LEONE
AMERICAN SAMOAETHIOPIALIBERIASINGAPORE
ANDORRAEUROPA ISLANDLIBYASOLOMON ISLANDS
ANGOLAFALKLAND ISLANDS (ISLAS MALVIN)LIECHTENSTEINSOMALIA
ANGUILLAFAROE ISLANDSLUXEMBOURGSOUTH AFRICA
ANTARCTICAFEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIAMACAUSOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SA
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAFIJIMADAGASCARSPAIN
ARGENTINAFINLANDMALAWI>SPRATLY ISLANDS
ARUBAFRANCEMALAYSIASRI LANKA
ASHMORE AND CARTIER ISLANDSFRENCH GUIANAMALDIVESST HELENA
AUSTRALIAFRENCH POLYNESIAMALIST KITTS AND NEVIS
AUSTRIAFRENCH SOUTHERN AND ANTARCTICMALTAST LUCIA
BAHAMAS THEGABONMAN ISLE OFST PIERRE AND MIQUELON
BAHRAINGAMBIA THEMARSHALL ISLANDSST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
BAKER ISLANDGAZA STRIPMARTINIQUESUDAN
BANGLADESHGERMANYMAURITANIASURINAME
BARBADOSGHANAMAURITIUSSVALBARD
BASSAS DA INDIAGIBRALTARMAYOTTESWAZILAND
BELGIUMGLORIOSO ISLANDSMEXICOSWEDEN
BELIZEGREECEMIDWAY ISLANDSSWITZERLAND
BENINGREENLANDMONACOSYRIA
BERMUDAGRENADAMONGOLIATAIWAN
BHUTANGUADELOUPEMONTSERRATTANZANIA UNITED REPUBLIC OF
BOLIVIAGUAMMOROCCOTHAILAND
BOTSWANAGUATEMALAMOZAMBIQUETOGO
BOUVET ISLANDGUERNSEYNAMIBIATOKELAU
BRAZILGUINEANAURUTONGA
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDSGUINEA BISSAUNAVASSA ISLANDTRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
BRUNEIGUYANANEPALTROMELIN ISLAND
BULGARIAHAITINETHERLANDSTRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC
BURKINAHEARD ISLAND AND MCDONALD ISLANETHERLANDS ANTILLESTUNISIA
BURMAHONDURASNEW CALEDONIATURKEY
BURUNDIHONG KONGNEW ZEALANDTURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
CAMBODIAHOWLAND ISLANDNICARAGUATUVALU
CAMEROONHUNGARYNIGERUGANDA
CANADAICELANDNIGERIAUNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPU
CAPE VERDEINDIANIUEUNITED ARAB EMIRATES
CAYMAN ISLANDSINDONESIANORFOLK ISLANDUNITED KINGDOM
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLICIRANNORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDSURUGUAY
CHADIRAQNORWAYUSA
CHILEIRAQ SAUDI ARABIA NEUTRAL ZONEOMANVANUATU
CHINAIRELANDPAKISTANVATICAN CITY
CHRISTMAS ISLANDISRAELPALMYRAATOLLVENEZUELA
CLIPPERTON ISLANDITALYPANAMAVIETNAM
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDSIVORY COASTPAPUA NEW GUINEAVIRGIN ISLANDS
COLOMBIAJAMAICAPARACEL ISLANDSWAKE ISLAND
COMOROSJAN MAYENPARAGUAYWALLIS AND FUTUNA
CONGOJAPANPERUWEST BANK
COOK ISLANDSJARVIS ISLANDPHILIPPINESWESTERN SAHARA
CORAL SEA ISLANDSJERSEYPITCAIRN ISLANDSWESTERN SAMOA
COSTA RICAJOHNSTON ATOLLPOLANDYEMEN
CUBAJORDANPORTUGALYUGOSLAVIA
CYPRUSJUAN DE NOVA ISLANDPUERTO RICOZAIRE
CZECHOSLOVAKIAKENYAQATARZAMBIA
DENMARKKINGMAN REEFREUNIONZIMBABWE
DJIBOUTIKIRIBATIROMANIA 
DOMINICAKOREA DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES REPSAN MARINO 
DOMINICAN REPUBLICKOREA REPUBLIC OFSAO TOME AND PRINCIPE 
ECUADORKUWAITSAUDI ARABIA
Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 1-B: Intermodal Service
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Intermodal through rates applies between points in the U.S. and worldwide destinations.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 2: Notice to Tariff Users
Effective: 3AUG2016Expire Date: NONEPublished: 3AUG2016

a. Carrier has opted to be exempt from tariff publication requirements pursuant to 46 CFR §§520, 531, 532 and OSRA 2022. In that respect Carrier has opted for exclusive use of Negotiated Rate Arrangements (“NRAs”).

b. NVOCC NRA means the written and binding arrangement between an NRA shipper or consignee and eligible NVOCC to provide specific transportation service for a stated cargo quantity, from origin to destination on and after receipt of the cargo by the Carrier or its agent (originating carrier in the case of through Transportation).

c. Carrier’s Rules are provided free of charge to Shipper and Consignee at www.universalrelocations.com containing the terms and conditions governing the charges, classifications, rules, regulations, and practices of Carrier.

d. Carrier may issue written quotations, booking confirmations, e-mail communications and other writings with applicable rates and charges for the shipments subject of the NRA, and shipper must provide the Carrier with a signed agreement, or send carrier a written communication, including an email, indicating acceptance of the NRA terms, or book a shipment after receiving the NRA terms from the Carrier.

NOTE: “THE SHIPPER'S BOOKING OF CARGO AFTER RECEIVING THE TERMS OF THIS NRA OR NRA AMENDMENT CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE RATES AND TERMS OF THIS NRA OR NRA AMENDMENT.”

The terms contained in the writings shall be a valid offer for 30 days (or a date agreed to by the parties) from the booking date, unless otherwise rescinded by the Carrier prior to receiving Shipper’s cargo. Carrier's or Carrier's agent's receipt of cargo for this shipment constitutes final acceptance by Shipper or Consignee of this offer, and the terms of the NRA shall bind the parties. All applicable origin and destination local terminal and/or port charges shall be for the account of the cargo.

e. The NRA may be amended after the time the initial shipment is received by the NVOCC, but such changes may only apply prospectively to shipments not yet received by the NVOCC.

f. All applicable origin and destination local terminal and/or port charges shall be for the account of the cargo.

g. For any pass-through charge for which a specific amount is not included in the NRA or the rules tariff, the NVOCC may only invoice the shipper for charges the NVOCC incurs, with no markup.

h. The NRA may include non-rate economic terms.

i. The NRA may list the additional surcharges or assessorial charges, including pass-through charges, or reference specific surcharges or assessorial charges in the NVOCC's rules tariff.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.023866UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 023866-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 2A:Application of NRAs and Charges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

1. NRAs are stated in terms of U.S. Currency and or local currencies, as applicable, and apply per 1 Cubic Meter (M) or 1,000 Kilos (W), as indicated, whichever basis yields the greater revenue, except as otherwise specified. Where the word “Weight” or the letter “W” appears next to an article or commodity, weight rates are applicable without regard to measurement. Where the word “Measurement” or the letter “M” appears next to an article or commodity, measurement rates are applicable without regard to weight.
NRAs and other charges shall be based on the actual gross weight and/or overall measurement of each piece or package, except as otherwise provided. NRAs indicated by W/M or WM are optional weight or measurement rates and the rate yielding the greater revenue will be charged.

2. Except as otherwise provided, all “Port” (i.e., Port-to-Port) rules published herein apply from/to places where the common carrier originates or terminates its actual ocean carriage of cargo. Tolls, Wharfage, Cost of Landing, and all other expenses beyond the port terminal area are for account of Owner, Shipper or Consignee of the cargo and all such expenses levied in the first instance against the Carrier will be billed in an equal amount to the Owner, Shipper or Consignee of the Cargo. NRAs are applicable from Inland Points which lie beyond port terminal areas. Such NRAs shall be inclusive of all charges pertinent to the transportation of cargo and not including Customs clearance assessments or Forwarding Charges, except as provided in each individual NRA. Alternatively, at shipper's or consignee’s request, carrier will arrange for inland transportation as shipper’s or consignee’s agent. All associated costs will 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 Ocean Carrier deems necessary to guarantee safe and efficient movement of said cargo. Carrier shall not be obligated to transport the goods in any particular type of container or by any particular Vessel, Train, Motor, Barge or Air Carrier, or in time for any particular market or otherwise than with reasonable dispatch. Selection of Water Carriers, Railways, Motor, Barge or Air Carrier used for all or any portion of the transportation of the goods shall be within the sole discretion of the Ocean Carrier.

3. Any Additional Charges which may be imposed upon the cargo by Governmental Authorities will be for the account of the cargo.

4. NRAs do not include Marine Insurance or Consular fees.

5. Description of commodities shall be uniform on all copies of the Bill of Lading and MUST be in conformity with the validated United States Export Declaration covering the shipment. Carrier must verify the Bill of Lading description with the validated United States Export Declaration. Shipper amendments in the description of the goods will only be accepted if validated by United States Customs. Trade names are not acceptable commodity descriptions and shippers are required to declare their commodity by its generally accepted generic or common name.

6. Unless otherwise specified, when NRAs are based on the value of the commodity, such commodity value will be the F.O.B. or F.A.S. value at the port of loading as indicated on the Commercial Invoice, the Custom Entry, the Import/Export Declaration or the Shipper's Certificate of Origin. The F.O.B. value and the F.A.S. value include all expenses up to delivery at the Loading Port.

7. The NRA shown except where predicated on specifically lower values or on an ad valorem basis, are subject to Bill of Lading limit of value.

8. Except as otherwise provided, NRAs apply only to the specific commodity named and cannot be applied to analogous articles.

9. FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE: "Without prejudice to any rights or privileges of the Carrier's under covering Bills of Lading, dock receipts, or booking contracts or under applicable provisions of law, in the event of war, hostilities, warlike operations, embargoes, blockades, port congestion, strikes or labor disturbances, regulations of any governmental authority pertaining thereto or any other official interferences with commercial intercourse arising from the above conditions and affecting the Carrier's operations, the Carrier reserves the right to cancel any outstanding booking or contract in conformity with Federal Maritime Commission Regulations."

10. Any Tollage, Wharfage, Handling and/or other charges assessed against the cargo at Ports of Loading/Discharge will be for the account of the cargo. Any Tollage, Wharfage, Handling and/or Charges at Port of Loading in connection with storage, handling and receipt of cargo before loading on the vessel shall be for the account of the cargo.

11. TYPES OF SERVICE PROVIDED
CY/CY (Y/Y) - The term CY/CY means containers packed by Shippers off Carrier's premises, delivered to Carrier's CY, accepted by Consignee at Carrier's CY and unpacked off Carrier's premises, all at the risk and expense of the cargo.
CY/CFS (Y/S) - The term CY/CFS means containers packed by Shippers off Carrier's premises and delivered to Carrier's CY and unpacked by the Carrier at the destination port CFS, all at the risk and expense of the cargo.
CFS/CFS (S/S) - The term CFS/CFS means cargo delivered to Carrier's CFS to be packed by Carrier into containers and to be unpacked by the Carrier from the containers at Carrier's destination port CFS, all at the risk and expense of the cargo.
CFS/CY (S/Y) - The term CFS/CY means cargo delivered to Carrier's CFS to be packed by Carrier into containers and accepted by Consignee at Carrier's CY and unpacked by the Consignee off Carrier's premises, all at the risk and expense of the cargo.
DOOR (D) - Door Service pertains to the carrier providing inland transportation from/to the shipper's/consignee's designated facilities.

12. SERVICE OPTIONS:
a. The following service types are available and pertain to rates contained in this tariff.
Container Yard (Y)
The term Container Yard refers to the specific location designated by the carrier where the carrier assembles, holds, or stores containers and where containers loaded with goods are received or delivered.
Container Freight Station (S)
The term Container Freight Station means the location designated by the carrier or his authorized agent for the receiving of goods to be stuffed into containers or for the delivery of goods stripped from the containers by the carrier or his agent.
Door (D)
Door Service pertains to the carrier providing inland transportation from/to the shipper's/consignee's designated facilities. Door Service is applicable only where specifically provided in the individual NRA or where specified in an Inland Rate Table.
Ocean Port (O)
Ocean Port rates published herein apply from/to places where the common carrier originates or terminates its actual ocean carriage of cargo at the origin and destination ports. Tolls, Wharfage, Cost of Landing, and all other expenses beyond the port terminal area are for account of the cargo.

b. Any combination of the above services may be offered, i.e.: O/O, O/D, D/D, Y/S, Y/Y, etc.

c. Carrier may also utilize the following terminology to describe its services:
IPI Service, from Asia to USA
The term IPI service means shipments from Ports and Points in Asia discharged by Carrier at US Pacific Coast Base Ports (PCBP) and moved via rail and/or truck to destination inland CFS, CY or Door points in the USA. 

13. ADVANCED CHARGES: Advanced charges on bills of lading for collection from shipper/consignee will be accepted provided such charges do not exceed the amount of freight on the bill of lading and provided they do not relate in any part to cargo cost and/or ocean freight thereon but cover only carrying and other legitimate expenses from/to carrier's terminal at bill of lading origin/destination. Such charges accepted without carrier's responsibility and full risk is for the party requesting such advance.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-010:Packing Requirements
Effective:
17JUL2024
Expire Date: NONEPublished:
17JUL2024

1. Except as otherwise provided herein, articles tendered for transportation will be refused for shipment unless in such condition and so prepared for shipment as to render transportation reasonably safe and practicable. Provisions for the shipment of articles not enclosed in containers does not obligate the Carrier to accept an article so offered for transportation when enclosure in a container is reasonably necessary for protection and safe transportation.

2. Packages must be marked durably and legibly and must show the port of destination. All packages must be numbered, which number together with marks and destination must appear on the shipping receipts and Bill of Lading.

3. Gross weight in pounds, and/or Kos, and initials of port must be clearly and legibly shown on packages, and on original and copies of dock receipts tendered at time of delivery.

4. Each package, bundle or piece of freight must be plainly marked with the full or initials of consignee, and the destination must be shown in full to insure proper delivery. If necessary, corrections must be made by the shipper or his representative.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-015:Red Sea and Other Rerouting of Vessel Charges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

1. Merchant acknowledges that for certain transport the underlying vessel will generally travel through certain waterways, including the Red Sea Region, the Panama Canal, and the Suez Canal, where the underlying ocean common carrier has deemed the most convenient route to the discharge port. Merchant acknowledges that there are current risks that any such Waterway may be blocked, closed, attacked by hostile forces or that the vessel may otherwise encounter significant delays and may opt to circumvent the Waterway. The underlying carrier may opt to exercise the following at its discretion: (1) the vessel may wait at the Waterway, and/or (2) may opt to pay additional fees in order to access the Waterway sooner; and/or (3) the vessel may sail such alternative route as the vessel operation common carrier deems suitable, including routes via the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa vice traversing the Red Sea, and/or (3) the vessel operator may discharge the cargo at a close or convenient port with all of the Carrier's obligations under this contract being considered fulfilled. The Merchant shall be liable to pay the Carrier for the vessel operator’s assessment of vessel detention at a daily detention rate on a pro rata basis with other cargo on the vessel for any time waiting exceeding certain specified time period and for the costs for consequent increase in time for sailing an alternative route plus any additional costs of all kinds, including, but not limited to bunkers resulting from such deviations and or alternate services, and to the consequences of force majeure which the underlying ocean common carrier may deem necessary to enforce as a result of the activities noted herein.

To the extent that any cargo is damaged pursuant to decisions taken or not taken by the underlying carrier which results in damages to the cargo from third party activities relevant to the waterway or other actions chosen by the underlying ocean carrier shall be allocated to the Merchant and/or cargo interest to the extent that such damage does not result directly from the gross negligence of Carrier.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-020:Diversion By Carrier
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

When the Ocean Carrier discharges cargo at a terminal port other than the port named in the ocean bill of lading, the ocean carrier may arrange, at its option, for movement via rail, truck or water, of the shipment from the port of actual discharge only as indicated hereunder:

1. To ocean carrier's terminal (motor, rail or water), at port of destination declared on the bill of lading at the expense of the ocean carrier. Carrier may, at their convenience, deliver cargo to ports en-route between Carrier discharging terminal and carrier’s delivery terminal provided the NRAs are already provided for such destinations in individual commodity items.

2. The ocean carrier may forward cargo direct to a point designated by the consignee, provided the consignee pays the cost which he would normally have incurred either by rail, truck or water, to such point if the cargo has been discharged at the terminal port named in the ocean bill of lading within any commercial zone, such payment by the consignee shall be the cost he would normally have incurred to such point of delivery.
NOTE: In the event of cargo being discharged at carrier’s convenience at a port other than the port of destination named in the bill of lading, the NRA applicable to the port of destination named in the bill of lading shall be assessed. In no event shall any such transfer or arrangements under which it is performed by such as to result directly or indirectly in any lessening or would have borne had the shipment cleared through the port originally intended.

 Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 2-030:Booking Cancellation Fee (BCF) – No Show Fee (NSF)
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Effective August 9, 2021, Carrier has implemented a Booking Cancellation Fee (BCF) on all types of containers. If the Shipper-Merchant
wishes to cancel shipment(s) after the Booking Confirmation has been issued, a cancellation notice must be provided by the Merchant
to the Carrier in writing not less than five (5) days before the scheduled estimated time of departure (ETD) and shall also pay the
Carrier a cancellation fee. The BCF shall be provided in each individual NRA. If a cancellation is provided, but not within the
time indicated above; a cancellation fee shall be imposed. All BCF fees imposed shall apply to the account of the cargo.

No-Show Fee (NSF)
If the merchant fails to notify the Carrier of cancellation of part or all containerized goods in accordance or fails to deliver part or
all of the containerized goods for shipment, the Merchant shall pay a no-show fee (NSF). The NSF shall be provided in each
individual NRA. All NSF fees imposed shall apply to the account of the cargo.

 Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 2-035:Spot Rates- Congestion and Space Arrangements Fees-Revenue Recovery Surcharges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

 1. Ocean Carriers during the pandemic period commencing on or about February 2020 and currently in place for so long as port congestion is
occurring in the United States and globally, have been imposing charges in congested port areas in addition to base rate and sur-charges applicable to Carrier’s service contract with ocean carriers in either or both of the following manners:
a. By imposing newly negotiated rate structures as a pre-condition to loading cargo previously tendered by Carrier or its agent, whereby, said Ocean
Carrier will not load such cargo unless Carrier accepts such increased base spot rates, or
b. By imposing newly structured sur-charges with nominations such as, but not limited to “Revenue Recovery Surcharges”, “Space Arrangement Fees”, and other similar titles to indicate charges over and above those in place during the negotiations of the service contract, which are imposed as charges as
a pre-condition to acceptance of cargo in a congested port, notwithstanding the negotiated service contract rates and/or surcharges were in place at the time the cargo was tendered to the Ocean Carriers by Carrier or its agent.
c. The term Spot Rates shall apply to either or both procedures defined in Paragraph 1. a) and b) above.
1. Carrier, in view of the Spot Rates practices developed by Ocean Carriers during the pandemic period, shall in order to provide consistency and
predictability of transport shall accept such Spot Rates to the extent that not accepting same would lead to non-delivery of cargo, and/or port
demurrage and other charges, unless Shipper shall decide and will timely notify Carrier that it is abandoning such cargo, at which time Carrier may take whatever steps necessary in terminating transport and/or asserting liens and effecting the sale of such cargo. To the extent that such cargo is not appropriately abandoned as provided herein, and the sale of the cargo does not cover the freight monies and other charges due to Carrier, Shipper shall remain responsible to Carrier for such charges.
2. Carrier shall define and treat such Spot Rates as Ocean Carrier General Rate Increases (“GRIs”), a term not otherwise defined in the Federal
Maritime Commission’s regulations. GRIs shall include charges implemented by Ocean Carriers as defined in the term Spot Rates herein. As such,
pursuant to 46 CFR §532.5 (d) (2) (iv) such Spot Rates are not included in a Negotiated Rate Arrangement nor a Rules Tariff and shall be charged
as a pass-through without a markup by Carrier.
3. To the extent that the increased rates and/or charges imposed by the ocean common carriers are not considered GRIs for whatever reason,
Shipper agrees that these increases are an acceptable amendment to the pertinent NRA.

 Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
 Rule 2-035A:Ocean Carrier Surcharges and General Rate Increase (GRI) Pass-Throughs
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

1). Pursuant to 46 C.F.R. §520.7(a)(3)(iv) Carrier hereby references the following category of surcharges and other pass throughs contained in Vessel Operating
Common Carriers’ governing tariffs which Carrier shall assess to shipper at cost per the underlying VOCCs’ governing tariffs. Pursuant to 46 C.F.R.
§520.7(h) Carrier hereby references the category of surcharges and other pass throughs contained in Vessel Operating Common Carriers’ (“VOCC”)
governing tariffs relating to charges assessed by unrelated outside entities to the VOCC which Carrier shall assess to shipper at cost per the underlying,
VOCC’s governing tariff:

  • Bunker related charges, - Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), Inland Fuel Surcharge (IFS), Low Sulfur Fuel Surcharge (LSFS),
  • Security related charges
  • Origin Terminal Handling charges
  • Destination Terminal Handling charges
  • Destination Delivery Charge (DDC)
  • Peak Season Surcharges (PSS)
  • Specific trade related Surcharges
  • Marine Fuel Recovery Surcharge (MFR) and IMO 2020 Transition Charge (ITC)
  • Regional Terminal Handling- and Security Charges
  • Shipping Guarantee Fees
  • Ship Green Fees
  • Emission Allowance Surcharge (ETS) / EU Emission Trading System
  • Currency Adjustment Factors (CAF)
  • All Other Surcharges Not Included Herein which are Imposed from Time to Time by VOCCs when included in their Tariffs.
  • All Third-Party Surcharges Imposed on Vessel Operating Common Carriers from Time to Time Which are Passed on to Shippers.

2). Notwithstanding any other terms in the Rules Tariff to the contrary, pursuant to 46 C.F.R.§ 532.5(d)(2 and 46 C.F.R.§ 520.7(a)(3)(iv), Carrier may pass-through
to its Shippers VOCC General Rate Increases (“GRIs”) to apply to an NRA, NSA, or to transport pursuant to tariff published rates with no mark ups.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-0021 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-040:Container Capacity
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Where rules or NRAs make reference to capacity of containers, the standard capacity for purpose of freight rating shall be as indicated in each individual NRA.
NOTE 1: The combined weight of shipper-loaded cargo and containers with chassis and tractor shall not exceed the over-the-road weight limitation in
various States of the U.S.A.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083: UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC. NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-0021 – Between (US and World)
AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-045: Port of LA & LB Container Excess Dwell Fees
Effective: 17JUL2024 Expire Date: NONE Published: 17JUL2024

The following Container Excess Dwell Fees imposed by the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach (“the Ports”) shall be applicable to shippers as of the date of this publication in Carrier’s tariff pursuant to 46 CFR § 520.8 (b)(4) for any such fees being assessed by the Ports against ocean carriers, and ocean carriers thereby assessing these as pass-through accessorial terminal charges to Carrier until such Container Excess Dwell Rates are eliminated by the ocean carriers:

These Dwell Fess are only applicable to imported containers through the Ports and fees are cumulative on a per day basis with no limits: A. Local Import Loaded Container (to be removed by motor carrier)
 
Days on Terminal Daily Charges ($) Cumulative Charge ($)
9 100 100
10 200 300
11 300 600
12 400 1000
13 500 1500
More than 13 (Increase per day) Increments of $100

B. Intermodal Import Loaded Container (going by rail)

Days on Terminal Daily Charges ($) Cumulative Charge ($)
6 100 100
7 200 300
8 300 600
9 400 1000
10 500 1500
More than 13 (Increase per day) Increments of $100
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FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-050:Shipper Furnished Containers
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

In lieu of the carrier furnished containers, shippers may offer cargo for ocean transportation in shipper furnished containers subject to the following provisions:

A. The container must be of body and frame construction acceptable to the carrier and must be manufactured and equipped in accordance with all applicable United States, other local National and International Laws, Regulations and Safety requirements.

B. Shipper furnished containers will be subject to inspection, approval and acceptance for carriage on the carrier’s vessel prior to loading by the carrier’s authorized personnel. Any containers found to be unsuitable will not be accepted for carriage.

C. Each such container and its cargo will be subject to all rates, rules and regulations of this tariff.

D. Shipper will be required by the carrier to submit documentary evidence of ownership or leaseholdership of the container offered for shipment.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-060:Measurement And Weight
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Tariff reference to "W" and "M" signify 1,000 kilos and 1 cubic meter 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 Centimeters and weight in Kilograms.
2. Rounding off- Dimensions
Where parts of centimeter 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 centimeter above.
3. Calculating Cubic Measurements
The three dimensions in centimeters (rounded off in accordance with (2)) are to be multiplied together to produce the cube of one package or piece in cubic meters 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 are 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. Notwithstanding 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 re-measuring. If such outturn re-weighting, re-measuring and/or resurveying shows that the gross weights, measurements and/or description were understated and/or misdeclared by the Shippers, re-measuring and/or resurveying shall be for the account of the cargo.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-070:Overweight Containers
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Shipper/Consignee for CY origin shipments shall be jointly severally and absolutely liable for any fine, penalty or other sanction imposed upon carrier, its agent motor/rail carrier by authority for exceeding lawful over-the-weight limitations in connection with any transportation services provided under this tariff and occasioned by any act of commission or omission of the shipper/consignee, its agent or contractors, and without regard to intent, negligence or any other factor. When carrier pays any such fine or penalty and assumes any other cost or burden, arising from such an event, it shall be on behalf of and for benefit of the cargo interest and carrier shall be entitled to full reimbursement therefore upon presentation of an appropriate invoice. Nothing in this rule shall require carrier, its agents or motor/rail carrier to resist, dispute or otherwise oppose the levy of such a fine, penalty or other sanction and carrier shall not have any liability to the cargo interest should it not do so. Any charges incurred in re-handling cargo to comply with maximum weight restrictions will be for the account of the cargo.
The party responsible (i.e., the shipper or the consignee) for the shipment exceeding any lawful weight limitation shall indemnify and hold the ocean carrier transporting the shipment, its agents and the motor/rail carrier(s), harmless from any and all damages or liability from claims by whomever brought arising in whole or in part from the shipment exceeding any lawful weight limitation. Such indemnification shall include attorneys' fees and all costs incurred in the defense of such claim(s).

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-080:Shipper’s Load And Count
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

When containers are loaded and sealed by shipper, carrier or its authorized agent will accept same as “Shipper’s load and count” and the Bill of Lading shall be so claused, and:
No container will be accepted for shipment if the weight of the contents thereof exceeds the weight carrying capacity of the container.
Carrier will not be directly or indirectly responsible for:
1) Damage resulting from improper loading or mixing of articles in containers, or shipper's use of unsuitable or inadequate protective and securing materials when loading to open-side flat-rack type containers.
2) Any discrepancy in count or concealed damage to articles.
Except as otherwise noted, shipments destined to more than one port of discharge may not be loaded by the shipper into the same container.
Except as otherwise provided, materials, including special fittings, and labor required for securing and properly stowing cargo in containers moving in CY service, including but not limited to lashing, bulkheads, cross members, platforms, dunnage and the like must be supplied by shippers at their expense and the carrier shall not be responsible for such materials nor their return after use. The carrier shall not be liable in any event for any claim for loss or damage to the cargo arising out of improper or inadequate mixing, stuffing, tallying or bracing of cargo within the container.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-090:Diversion of Cargo (By Shipper or Consignee)
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

A request for diversion of a shipment will be considered as an amendment to the contract of carriage and will be subject to the following definitions, conditions and charges:


Any change in the original billed destination (which may also include a change in Consignee, order party, or both). A change in Consignee, order party or both will not be considered as diversion of cargo.


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FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-100:Security Fees
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Security Fees may be applicable on shipments and identified in each individual NRA.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-110:Restricted Articles
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Except as otherwise provided, the following articles will not be accepted for transportation:

1. Cargo, loose on platforms or pallets, except when prior arrangements have been concluded with Carrier.

2. Cargo which because of its inherent vice is likely to impregnate or otherwise damage Carrier’s containers or cargo.

3. Bank bills, coin or currency; deeds, drafts, notes or valuable paper of any kind; jewelry including costume novelty jewelry, except where otherwise specifically provided, postage stamps or letters and packets of letters with or without postage stamps affixed; precious metals or articles manufactured therefrom; precious stones; revenue stamps; works of art; antiques or other related or unrelated old, rare or precious articles of extraordinary value except when prior arrangements have been concluded with carrier.

4. Corpses or cremated remains.

5. Animals, birds, fish, livestock.

6. Eggs, viz: Hatching.

7. Poultry or pigeons live (including birds, chickens, ducks, pheasants, turkeys, and any other fowl).

8. Silver articles or ware, sterling.

9. Except as otherwise provided herein or in tariffs making reference hereto, articles tendered for transportation will be refused for shipment unless in such condition and so prepared for shipment as to render transportation reasonably safe and practicable. Provisions for the shipment of articles not enclosed in containers does not obligate the carrier to accept an article so offered for transportation when enclosure in a container is reasonably necessary for protection and safe transportation.

10. Carrier, except as provided in tariffs making reference hereto, will not accept for transportation articles which, because of their length, weight or bulk cannot in carrier’s judgment be safely stowed wholly within the trailer or containers dimensions.

11. Except as provided in tariffs making reference hereto, shipments requiring temperature control.

12. Shipments containing cargo likely to contaminate or injure other cargo, including green salted hides.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-120:Freight All Kinds (FAK)
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Unless otherwise provided herein, any cargo described as “Freight All Kind” shall consist of a minimum of two different commodities. Further restrictions to the items shall be contained in the NRA.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-130:Alternate Rate/Service Levels: Economy, Regular, Premium
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Different levels of Service may be offered by the Carrier. Unless otherwise specified in the individual NRA, NRAs are applicable for Regular Service.

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FMC ORG. NO.025083:UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-140:AES USA Export Shipments
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Carrier requires complete and accurate Automated Export System / Shippers Letter of Instructions no later than 48 hours prior to port cut-off date. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may impose penalties for failure to comply with the U.S. Bureau of Census, Mandatory Automated Export System regulations. Description of commodities shall be uniform on all copies of the B/L and MUST be in conformity with a validated U.S. Export Declaration, EEI (Electronic Export Information) filings to the U.S. Customs Automated Export Systems (AES), and/or Consular Documents covering the shipment. The Carrier may verify the B/L description with any of the above shipping documents or information to assure accuracy. Amendments or corrections in the commodity description will be accepted ONLY if validated by U.S. Customs and in conformity with all other shipping documents. If shipments are NOT covered by a Shipper's Export Declaration, as permitted by Export Control Regulations, Shippers MUST insert the applicable commodity Schedule B number in the Line Copy of the B/L. 

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-150:Documentation Fee
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Document fees are considered origin and destination local charges and shall be for the account of the cargo.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-160:AMS Processing Fee
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Except as otherwise noted in each individual NRA, all Shipments are subject to the U.S. Manifest Processing Fee as specified in each individual NRA. If a correction and/or amendment are made to data that has already been filed with the U.S. Customs thru the Automated Manifest System, Carrier will assess a Correction Fee in addition to all other applicable charges.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-170:Submission of Cargo Declaration Data
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

A. SUBMISSION OF CARGO DECLARATION DATA; DEADLINE FOR SAME.
Pursuant to Customs regulations effective December 2, 2002, Carrier is required to submit certain cargo declaration data for all cargo on board a vessel that will call in the United States (i.e., U.S. import cargo and foreign destination cargo remaining on board the vessel) to the U.S. Customs Service not later than 24 hours prior to the time the cargo is loaded on Carrier's vessel at each non-U.S. port of loading. In order to enable Carrier to comply with this requirement, except as provided in paragraph B of this rule, any person tendering cargo to Carrier that is to be transported to the United States or that will be on a vessel when that vessel calls in the United States must provide the following information regarding such cargo to Carrier in writing (including by electronic transmission) in sufficient time for Carrier to transmit the data to the Customs Service at least 24 hours prior to the loading of the cargo on Carrier's vessel. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in cargo not being loaded.
1. A precise description of the cargo (or the 6-digit HTS number under which cargo is classified) and weight of the cargo or, for a sealed container, the shipper's declared description and weight of the cargo. The quantity of cargo shall be expressed in the lowest external packaging unit (e.g., a container containing 10 pallets with 200 cases shall be described as 200 cases). Generic descriptions, including, but not limited to, 'FAK,' 'General Cargo,' 'Chemicals,' 'Foodstuffs,' and terms such as 'Said to Contain' are NOT acceptable descriptions.
2. Shipper's complete name and address, or the identification number issued to the shipper by the U.S. Customs Service upon implementation of the Automated Commercial Environment ('ACE').
3. Complete name and address of the consignee, owner or owner's representative, or its ACE identification number.
4. Internationally recognized hazardous material code when such materials are being shipped.
5. Seal numbers for all seals affixed to the container.
B. TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF DATA BY SHIPPERS TO CARRIER.
Except as otherwise provided below, the time for shipper to submit data to Carrier shall be as follows:
1. Shippers who submit their shipping instructions in paper format will be required to submit their shipping instructions to Carrier no later than seventy-two (72) hours prior to vessel arrival at the foreign port of load. This applies to all U.S. destined cargo as well as cargo intended to be transshipped at a U.S. port and cargo that will remain on the vessel for carriage to a non-U.S. port.
C. CERTAIN NON-VESSEL OPERATING COMMON CARRIERS.
Non-vessel operating common carriers ('NVOCCs') that are licensed by or registered with the FMC and that have obtained Customs bonds may submit the required inbound cargo declaration data directly to the U.S. Customs Service in accordance with Customs Service regulations and guidelines. For purposes of this provision, an NVOCC is registered with the FMC if it has been issued an Organization Number by the FMC, has published a valid and effective rules tariff, and has posted the required financial security with the FMC.
1. Certification. Any NVOCC that submits cargo declaration information directly to the Customs Service shall, unless notified by the Carrier pursuant to subparagraph C(1) above that it is not required to do so, in lieu of the information required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph A of this rule, provide the Carrier, not later than the deadline for shipper submission of cargo information under paragraph B of this rule, with a written certification stating that the required inbound cargo declaration data for its cargo has been transmitted to the U.S. Customs Service in a timely and accurate manner. Such certification shall describe the cargo tendered with sufficient specificity (including container number) that Carrier may readily identify such cargo.
2. NVOCC Co-Loading. For purposes of this paragraph, the term 'Master NVOCC' shall mean the NVOCC that is the customer of the Carrier and tenders co-loaded cargo to the Carrier in its name. In the event the Master NVOCC submits cargo declaration data for co-loaded cargo directly to the Customs Service, it shall do so for all NVOCCs with which it co-loads. In the event the Master NVOCC does not submit cargo declaration data for co-loaded cargo directly to the Customs Service but NVOCCs with which it co-loads transmit cargo declaration data for their cargoes directly to the Customs Service, it shall be the obligation of the Master NVOCC to provide Carrier with the certification described in subparagraph C (1) with respect to all co-loaded cargo tendered to Carrier by the Master NVOCC.
3. All NVOCCs shall be subject to Paragraphs D and E of this rule.
D. FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION; DENIAL OF PERMISSION TO LOAD CARGO.
1. In the event Carrier fails to provide the required inbound cargo declaration data to the U.S. Customs Service for all cargo to be loaded on its vessel within the time-period required by Customs Service regulations it may, among other things, be assessed a civil penalty, denied permission to unload the cargo for which information was not timely provided, and/or denied permission to unload any cargo from the vessel on which the cargo is moving. Accordingly, Carrier may refuse to load any cargo tendered to it for which it has not received either (i) the data required by paragraph A of this rule by the deadline specified pursuant to paragraph B; or (ii) the certification required by paragraph C of this rule by the deadline specified therein.
2. Any and all costs incurred by Carrier with respect to cargo in its possession which is not loaded due to the non-provision of information or certification, or which is not loaded pursuant to the instructions of the U.S. Customs Service (regardless of whether or not the required data or certification has been provided for such cargo), including but not limited to inspection, storage and/or re-delivery costs, shall be for the account of the cargo. Carrier shall have a lien on cargo in its possession for amounts due hereunder and may hold cargo until such amounts (and any other unpaid freights or charges) are paid or sell such cargo after a reasonable period. In the event Carrier is forced to take legal action to collect amounts due hereunder, Carrier shall be entitled to recover all costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses) incurred in connection with such legal action.
E. INDEMNIFICATION OF CARRIER.
If Carrier is assessed a civil penalty or fine or is denied permission to unload cargo, because of the failure of any and all shippers, consignees, cargo owners, NVOCCs, shippers' associations and their agent(s) to provide the information required by this rule and/or by the regulations or guidelines of the U.S. Customs Service in a complete and accurate manner, then such shippers, consignees, cargo owners, NVOCCs, shippers' associations and their agent(s)shall be jointly and severally liable to indemnify and reimburse Carrier for any such penalty or fine and any and all costs, damages or liability, direct, indirect, special or consequential, incurred by the Carrier as a result of the denial of permission to unload cargo or any delays related thereto. Carrier shall have a lien on cargo in its possession for amounts due hereunder and may hold cargo until such amounts (and any other unpaid freights or charges) are paid or sell such cargo after a reasonable period. In the event Carrier is forced to take legal action to collect amounts due hereunder, Carrier shall be entitled to recover all costs (including attorneys' fees) incurred in connection with such legal action.
F. CONFIDENTIALITY. Carrier acknowledges that the information required by the Customs Service may constitute confidential information that is not generally available to the public. Carrier, in accordance with the requirements of Section 10(b)(13) of the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, will keep confidential, to the extent permitted by law, all Shipper bill of lading information, including information related to underlying shippers and commodities in respect of containers of less than container load cargo containing shipments by more than one Shipper.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-180:U.S. Customs Related Charges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Shippers must comply with all customs and consular regulations. Any fine or penalty imposed by government authorities for failure to comply with customs or consular regulations shall be at the expense of shipment, or merchant. Goods which are not cleared through customs for any reason may be cleared by Carrier at the expense of the shipment or merchant and may be warehoused at the risk and expense of the shipment or merchant or may be turned over to the Customs authorities without any further responsibility on the part of the Carrier. NRAs are not inclusive of U.S. Customs related charges, such as, but not limited to, Customs clearance assessments, USDA/FDA/US customs examination, X-ray, insurance, storage, forwarding charges, drayage, demurrage, bonded warehousing, formal customs entry, if required, or tax and duties. Any such accrued U.S. Customs related charges shall be at the expense of the shipment, cargo, or merchant.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-190:Lien Notice
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

The Carrier shall have a general lien on any and all property (and documents relating thereto) of the Merchant, in its possession, custody or control or en-route, for all claims for charges, expenses or advances incurred by the Carrier in connection with any shipments of the Merchant and if such claim remains unsatisfied for thirty (30) days after demand for its payment is made, the Carrier may sell at public auction or private sale, upon ten (10) days written notice (counting from sending of the notice) by registered mail to the Merchant, the Goods, wares and/or merchandise or so much necessary to satisfy such lien, and apply the net proceeds of such sale to the payment of the amount due the Carrier. Any surplus from such sale shall be transmitted to the Merchant, and the Merchant shall be liable for any deficiency in the sales. For the avoidance of doubt, the lien on the Goods survives delivery of the Goods.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-200:Cargo Roll-Over Fee
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Carrier will require complete and accurate shipping instructions by the “Document Due by Date” mentioned on the NRA, Booking Confirmation / Rate Confirmation document. If not received by the “Document Due By date”, cargo will be rolled/postponed to the next available vessel and all costs associated with the postponement (handling, storage, demurrage, etc.) will be billed to the Shipper’s/Owner’s Account.

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FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-210:Free Time Detention / Demurrage / Storage
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

The term “Demurrage” indicates a daily charge assessed to the shipper/consignee for the use of space, the occupation of land at marine terminals and/or services provided at the carrier’s load/discharge port, rail ramp or inland container yard (CY) facility when the cargo remains in or on carrier’s containers, tanks or trailers and/or such facilities beyond the permitted free-time as stipulated per tariff or contract of the vessel operator or the marine terminal after the expiration of free time. The term “Detention” (includes Tank Demurrage) indicates a charge for the use of equipment. The term “Free time” indicates the grace period for which neither of these charges will be incurred. Any charges for storage, detention or demurrage of freight or containers, as a result of being in excess of the free time prescribed or agreements, assessed by vessel operators on whose vessel cargo is/was transported or terminal operator at origin point or port or destination point or port due to some default or oversight of shipper or consignee or holder of bill of lading is for the account of such shipper, consignee or holder of a relevant bill of lading (“holder”). The shipper, consignee, holder hereof, and owner of the goods shall be jointly and severally liable to Carrier for the payment of all detention, demurrage, or storage charges before, during and after the carriage of the cargo. For purposes of Demurrage or Detention, the following definitions shall apply: 

Billed Party--means the person receiving the demurrage or detention invoice and who is responsible for the payment of any incurred demurrage or detention charge.
billing party-- means the ocean common carrier, marine terminal operator, or non-vessel-operating common carrier who issues a demurrage or detention invoice.
Consignee--means the ultimate recipient of the cargo; the person to whom final delivery of the cargo is to be made.
Demurrage Or Detention--mean any charges, including “per diem” charges, assessed by ocean common carriers, marine terminal operators, or non-vessel-operating common carriers related to the use of marine terminal space (e.g., land) or shipping containers, but not including freight charges.
Demurrage Or Detention Invoice--means any statement of charges printed, written, or accessible online that documents an assessment of demurrage or detention charges.
Person--means an individual, corporation, or company, including a limited liability company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint stock company existing under or authorized by the laws of the United States or of a foreign country.

B. If the Carrier asserts its own demurrage and detention charges in its NRA, NSA or Rules Tariff, its invoice for demurrage and/or detention MUST minimally include the following 13 data elements, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. §41104(d):

1. Date that container is made available.
2. The port of discharge.
3. The container number or numbers.
4. For exported shipments, the earliest return date.
5. The allowed free time in days.
6. The start date of free time.
7. The end date of free time.
8. The applicable detention or demurrage rule on which the daily rate is based.
9. The applicable rate or rates per the applicable rule.
10. The total amount due.
11. The email, telephone number, or other appropriate contact information for questions or requests for mitigation of fees.
12. A statement that the charges are consistent with any of Federal Maritime Commission rules with respect to detention and demurrage.
13. A statement that the common carrier’s performance did not cause or contribute to the underlying invoiced charges.
Failure to include the above items in a demurrage and/or detention invoice, would result in the elimination of the charged party having to pay the applicable charge pursuant to 46 U.S. Code §41104 (f)

C. If the Carrier is not assessing its own Demurrage and Detention charges but shows as Consignee on the Ocean common carrier’s Master bill of lading, Carrier shall timely pass through without mark up, the ocean common carrier’s terminal invoices to the consignee on its house bill of lading. The Commission in a Charge Complaint at 46 U.S.C. §41310 may find the Carrier not liable, and the Ocean carrier could be found liable for refunds or penalties.

D. If demurrage/detention invoices do not include the 13 data elements that are referenced in 46 U.S.C. §41104(d) or otherwise may appear to be inaccurate from the vessel operators/terminals, Carrier may return and dispute the non-compliant invoices to the vessel operator/terminal with the opportunity to make any necessary adjustments to have the invoices become compliant under the FMC’s new laws and regulations. Carrier may pass through these invoices to shipper for their information only and provide notice to the shipper that that the invoices may be due and payable by the shipper if the subject invoices are disputed by the Carrier and found by the FMC to be compliant with FMC laws and regulations.
E. Carrier may pass through without markup an ocean and common carriers’ General Rate Increase to the Shipper-Merchant

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 2-220:Demurrage and Detention (D&D) Tariff SOPs
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

1. D&D Invoices received from VOCC, MTOs and Pass-through Procedures to Pertinent Party.
a. Pass-through D&D invoices must be passed through immediately by Carrier (NVOCC) to person to whose account the NVOCC provided: i) ocean transportation; ii) storage of cargo, or; iii) the NVOCC’s Consignee on its house bill of lading, the ultimate recipient of the cargo; the person to whom final delivery is to be made.
b. The pass-through charge(s) are for amounts not specifically included in an NRA, NSA, or the NVOCC’s Rules Tariff and must be passed through without a mark-up.
c. Carrier (NVOCC) that receives a D&D invoice may seek relief from the D&D invoice from the Billing party within 30 days from its receipt which it disputes for reasons related to a) untimely issuance of the invoice; b) failure to include the contents of the Invoice required pursuant to 46 C.F.R.§341.6; c) failure to be the right party to receive the invoice; and d) any other lawful reason for requesting waiver, mitigation, or refund from the Billing Party.
d. Carrier (NVOCC) that passes on a D&D invoice to a billed party that is disputed by the party receiving the Pass-Through for the reasons noted in paragraph c) above must provide such request within 30 days of receipt of the Pass-Through invoice, and NVOCC will inform its billing party of the dispute if it has not already done so. The Billing Party must provide an additional 30 days to the NVOCC to dispute the charges per requests pursuant to paragraphs c) and/or d). Carrier (NVOCC) shall provide notice to the party to whom it has passed through the D&D invoice that it has 30 days to note any circumstances to Carrier (NVOCC) which would require the Billing Party to provide a waiver, mitigation, or a refund, if Carrier (NVOCC) has not already done so.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 3:Rate Applicability Rule
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

The rules and charges applicable to a given shipment must be those in an NRA and in effect when the cargo is received by the ocean carrier or its agent (including originating carriers in the case of NRAs for through transportation). A shipment shall not be considered as “received” until the full bill of lading quantity has been received.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 4:Heavy Lift and Empty Lifts
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Any Heavy Lift charges assessed shall be identified in each individual NRA and shall apply to the account of the cargo.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 5:Extra Length
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Any Extra Length charges assessed shall be identified in each individual NRA and shall apply to the account of the cargo.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 6:Minimum Bill of Lading Charges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Any applicable bill of lading charge shall be for the account of the cargo and shall be included in the individual NRA, if any.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 7:Payment of Freight Charges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

A. CURRENCY
Rules and charges are quoted in U.S. Currency and have been determined with due consideration to the relationship of U.S. currency to other currencies involved. In the event of any material change in this relationship, carrier reserves the right, upon publications in conformity with the provisions of the U.S. Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, to adjust the NRAs and charges as required.

B. PAYMENT IN U.S. DOLLARS

Except as otherwise provided, freight and charges shall be prepaid in the United States in US currency

C. METHODS OF PAYMENT

Payment for freight or charges due the carrier must be payable in legal tender or, at carrier's option, by check or bank draft acceptable by carrier's bank for immediate credit without charges.

D. PREPAID FREIGHT

1. When freight monies and charges are prepaid, such payment shall be made not later than the time of release of any original Ocean Bill of Lading by the carrier to the shipper or his duly authorized licensed Freight Forwarder or Agent acting in his behalf.
2. When freight and charges are billed prepaid, they shall be paid in U.S. dollars.

E. FREIGHT COLLECT

All freight and charges which are billed on a freight collect basis must be paid in full in U.S. Dollars, or in a currency acceptable to the carrier provided such currency shall be unblocked, freely convertible and freely remittable free of tax into U.S. Dollars, for the complete originally issued Bill of Lading quantity prior to release of cargo or any portion thereof.

F. CURRENCY CONVERTIBILITY:

1. Conversion Provisions:
In addition to the United States Dollars, freight monies and charges may be billed and paid in foreign currencies, provided they are freely convertible and remittable and free of tax.
G. FREIGHT CHARGES: Freight charges must be paid to the carrier before release of the cargo, unless prior arrangement to the contrary has been made with the carrier. In the event the Merchant, shipper, consignee or his agent refuses to pay freight and other charges, and merchandise remains undeliverable thereby, Merchant, Shipper and Consignee jointly and severally guarantee and remain liable for full payment of freight and other charges, together with any expense incurred while awaiting disposition of the cargo.

H. ADVANCE PAYMENT CHARGE

Carrier may include a fee for the advance payment of freight and related charges on behalf of the Shipper-Merchant, which fee shall be stated in an NRA.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 8:Bill(s) of Lading Terms and Conditions
Effective: 22AUG2018Thru: NONE - Expire Date: NONE Published: 22AUG2018

A copy of Carrier’s bill of lading Terms and Conditions are provided herein:

COMBINED TRANSPORT BILL OF LADING

Notwithstanding the heading “Combined Transport Bill of Lading,” the provisions set out and referred to in this document shall also apply if the transport as described on the face of the Bill of Lading is performed by one mode of transport only.

(1) CLAUSE PARAMOUNT:

All carriage under this Bill of Lading to or from the United States shall have effect subject to the provisions of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of the United States, 46 U.S.C. sections 1300‐1315 (hereafter, “COGSA”). Carriage to or from Canada shall have effect under the Carriage of Goods by Water Act of Canada (“COGWA”). All carriage to and from other States shall be governed by the law of any state making the Hague Rules or Hague‐ Visby Rules compulsorily applicable to this Bill of Lading or if there be no such law, in accordance with the Hague Rules. The provisions of applicable law as set forth above shall apply to carriage of goods by inland waterways and reference to carriage by sea in such Rules or legislation shall be deemed to include reference to inland waterways. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided herein, said law shall govern before the goods are loaded on and after they are discharged from the vessel whether the goods are carried on deck or under deck and throughout the entire time the goods are in the custody of the carrier.

(2) DEFINITIONS:

(3) SUBCONTRACTING:

Carrier shall be entitled to subcontract directly or indirectly on any terms the whole or any part of the handling, storage, or carriage of the goods and all duties undertaken by Carrier in relation to the goods. Every servant or agent or subcontractor (including sub‐subcontractors) of Carrier shall be entitled to the same rights, exemptions from liability, defenses and immunities to which Carrier is entitled. For these purposes, Carrier shall be deemed to be acting as agent or trustee for such servants or agents or subcontractors, who shall be deemed to be parties to the contract evidenced in this Bill of Lading.

(4) ROUTE OF TRANSPORT:

Carrier is entitled to perform the transport in any reasonable manner and by any reasonable means, methods and routes. The Ship shall have the liberty, either with or without the goods on board, to at any time, adjust navigational instruments, make trial trips, dry dock, go to repair yards, shift berths, take in fuel or stores, embark or disembark any persons, carry contraband and hazardous goods, sail with or without pilots and save or attempt to save life or property. Delays resulting from such activities shall not be deemed a deviation.

(5) HINDRANCES AFFECTING PERFORMANCE:

(6) BASIC LIABILITY:



(7) COMPENSATION FOR LOSS AND DAMAGE:

(8) DESCRIPTION OF GOODS AND INFORMATION FOR U.S. CUSTOMS:

Carrier is responsible for transmitting information to U.S. Customs prior to lading of the Goods including, without limitation, precise commodity descriptions, numbers and quantities of the lowest external packaging unit, the shipper’s complete name and address, the consignee’s or the owner’s or owner’s representative’s complete name and address, hazardous materials codes, and container seal numbers. For this, and other purposes, Carrier relies on information provided by Merchant. Merchant warrants to Carrier that all particulars of the goods, including, without limitation, the precise descriptions, marks, number, quantity, weight, seal numbers, identities of shipper and consignee and hazardous materials codes furnished by Merchant are correct and Merchant shall indemnify Carrier against all claims, penalties, losses or damages arising from any inaccuracy.

(9) CARRIER’S CONTAINERS:

If goods are not received by Carrier already in containers, Carrier may pack them in any type container. Merchant shall be liable to Carrier for damage to Carrier’s containers or equipment if such damage occurs while such equipment is in control of Merchant or his agents. Merchant indemnifies Carrier for any damage or injury to persons or property caused by Carrier’s containers or equipment during handling by or when in possession or control of Merchant.

(10) CONTAINER PACKED BY MERCHANT:

If Carrier receives the goods already packed into containers:

(11) DANGEROUS GOODS:

(12) DECK CARGO:

Carrier has the right to carry the goods in any container under deck or on deck. Carrier is not required to note “on deck stowage” on the face of this Bill of Lading and goods so carried shall constitute under deck stowage for all purposes including General Average. Except as otherwise provided by any law applicable to this contract, if this Bill of Lading states that the cargo is stowed on deck, then Carrier shall not be liable for any non‐delivery, misdelivery, delay or loss to goods carried on deck, whether or not caused by Carrier’s negligence or the ship’s unseaworthiness.

(13) HEAVY LIFT:

(14) DELIVERY:

Carrier shall have the right to deliver the goods at any time at any place designated by Carrier within the commercial or geographic limits of the port of discharge or place of delivery shown in this Bill of Lading. Carrier’s responsibility shall cease when delivery has been made to Merchant, any person authorized by Merchant to receive the goods, or in any manner or to any other person in accordance with the custom and usage of the port of discharge or place of delivery. If goods should remain in Carrier’s custody after discharge from the ship and possession is not taken by Merchant, after notice, within the time allowed in Carrier’s applicable tariff, the goods may be considered to have been delivered to Merchant or abandoned at Carrier’s option, and may be disposed of or stored at Merchant’s expense.

(15) NOTICE OF CLAIM:

Written notice of claims for loss of or damage to goods occurring or presumed to have occurred while in the custody of Carrier must be given to Carrier at the port of discharge before or at the time of removal of the goods by one entitled to delivery. If such notice is not provided, removal shall be prima facie evidence of delivery by Carrier. If such loss or damage is not apparent, Carrier must be given written notice within 3 days of the delivery.

(16) FREIGHT AND CHARGES:

(17) LIEN:

The Carrier shall have a general lien on all property (and documents relating thereto) of Merchant, in its possession, custody or control or in route, for all claims for Charges, expenses or advances incurred by Carrier in connection with any shipments of Merchant. If such claim remains unsatisfied for 30 days after demand for its payment is made, Carrier shall be entitled to sell the goods privately or by auction, without prior notice to the Merchant, as may be necessary to satisfy such lien and the costs of recovery, and apply the net proceeds of such sale to the payment of the amount due Carrier. Any surplus from such sale shall be transmitted to Merchant, and Merchant shall be liable for any deficiency in the sale. The carrier’s general lien shall be in addition to any other rights the carrier has or may acquire under other agreements and/or applicable law, and carrier’s general lien shall survive delivery or release of any specific property of the shipper, consignee and merchant as defined in carrier’s bill of lading.

(18) WAREHOUSEMAN LIEN:

If Goods go into demurrage, Carrier shall assume all rights of a warehouseman, and this Bill of Lading shall constitute a warehouseman’s non-negotiable receipt. Goods will be delivered to the consignee or other Person(s) entitled to receipt of the goods upon payment of all Charges due. If Goods are not claimed within ten (10) days after demurrage commences, Carrier may exercise its warehouseman’s right to sell or auction such Goods. Carrier may assert a general lien for Charges and expenses in relation to other Goods, whether or not these Goods have been delivered by Carrier.

(19) TIME BAR:

Carrier shall be discharged from all liability for loss of or damage to goods unless suit is brought within 9 months after delivery of the goods or the date when the goods should have been delivered. Suit shall not be deemed brought against Carrier until jurisdiction shall have been obtained over Carrier by service of summons. The time bar for overcharge claims shall be 36 months.

(20) LAW AND JURISDICTION:

Any claim or dispute arising under this Bill of Lading shall be determined exclusively according to the laws of the United States and the Merchant agrees that any suits against the Carrier shall be brought in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction. The Carrier shall be entitled to avail itself of all the terms and conditions of onward carriers, including such carriers’ forum selection and limits of liability. Carrier reserves the right to bring suit against the Merchant for the collection of freight or other charges in any venue having jurisdiction over Merchant.

(21) GENERAL AVERAGE:

(22) BOTH‐TO‐BLAME COLLISION CLAUSE:

If the ship comes into collision with another vessel as a result of negligence of the other vessel and any negligence or fault on the part of Carrier or its servants or subcontractors, Merchant shall indemnify Carrier against all loss or liability to the other or non‐carrying vessel or her owners, insofar as such loss or liability represents loss of, or damage to, or any claim whatsoever of Merchant paid or payable by the other or non‐ carrying vessel or her owners to Merchant and set‐off, recouped or recovered by the other or non‐carrying vessel or her owners as part of their claim against the carrying ship or her owner. This provision shall apply as well where the owners, operators or those in charge of any ship or ships or objects other than, or in addition to, the colliding ships or objects are at fault with respect to a collision or contact.

(23) CARRIERS’ TARIFFS:

The goods carried under this Bill of Lading are also subject to all the terms and conditions of the tariff(s) published pursuant to the regulations of the United States Federal Maritime Commission or any other regulatory agency which governs a particular portion of the carriage and the terms are incorporated herein as part of the terms and conditions of this Bill of Lading. Copies of the Carrier’s tariff(s) may be obtained from Carrier or its agents or Carrier’s web-site. In the case of inconsistency between this Bill of Lading and the applicable tariff or the terms and conditions of service, this Bill of Lading shall prevail, with the exception that any regulations relating to Negotiated Rate Arrangements (“NRA”) contained in Carrier’s Rules Tariff, the NRA regulations shall prevail.

(24) PERISHABLE CARGO:

(25) SEVERABILITY:

If any provision in this Bill of Lading is held to be invalid or unenforceable by any court or regulatory or self-regulatory agency or body, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such provision. The validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby, and this Bill of Lading contract shall be carried out as is such invalid or unenforceable provisions were not contained herein

(26) VARIATION OF THE CONTRACT:

No servant or agent of Carrier shall have power to waive or vary any of the terms hereof unless such variation is in writing and is specifically authorized or ratified in writing by Carrier.

(27) SURRENDER AND NEGOTIABILITY OF BILL OF LADING:

This Bill of Lading shall be non-negotiable unless made out “to order,” in which event it shall be negotiable and shall constitute title to the Goods and the holder in due course shall be entitled to receive or to transfer the Goods herein described. If required by the Carrier, the Bill of Lading, duly endorsed, must be surrendered to the agent of the Carrier at the port of discharge, in exchange for delivery order. This Bill of Lading shall be prima facie evidence of the Carrier’s receipt of the Goods as herein described. However, proof to the contrary shall not be admissible when this Bill of Lading has been negotiated or transferred for valuable consideration to a third party acting in good faith.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 9:Freight Forwarder Compensation
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Not applicable.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 10:Surcharges, Assessorial and Arbitraries
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

All surcharges applicable to shipments are provided in individual Negotiated Rate Arrangements NRA’s.
The following Surcharges and Accessorial charges and other fees may include an underlying ocean and common carrier’s governing tariff surcharges and accessorial charges, which may include, but not limited to: Bunker Surcharge, General Rate Increase, Peak Season Surcharge, AMS, Documentation Fees. These charges may be assessed to the Shipper at cost without markup, per the underlying ocean and common carrier ‘s governing tariff. Verification of pass-through charges will be provided upon request.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 10-A:Low Sulfur S
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Ocean carriers whose vessels will be traveling through designated Emission Control Areas (ECA), which may also be designated as China’s Emission Control Areas, or by other designations, will be required to use fuel with sulfur content of 0.1% or less, a substantial decrease from the 1.0% concentration fuel currently used in maritime shipping. These areas include the Baltic Sea, English Channel, North Sea, and 200 nautical miles off the U.S. and Canadian coasts, and all cargoes originating from Europe destined to all ports in China, including Hong Kong, and Taiwan (including inland destinations). The surcharge may be termed differently by ocean carriers but the main ingredient in common is that the surcharges are related to the increased price of bunker fuels surcharges. Carrier will be passing these charges to shippers pursuant to this Rule, and if a Negotiated Rate Arrangement has been utilized, these surcharges shall be passed on to shippers pursuant to 46 C.F.R. §532.5 (d) (2)(ii).

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 11:Minimum Quantity Rates
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Carrier may charge minimum quantity rates as specified in each individual NRA.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 12:Ad Valorem Rates
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

attached in rule 8.
B. If the Shipper desires to be covered for a valuation in excess of that allowed by the Carrier's regular Bill of Lading form, the Shipper must so stipulate in Carrier's Bill of Lading covering such shipments and such additional liability only will be assumed by the Carrier at the request of the Shipper and upon payment of an additional charge based on the total declared valuation in addition to the stipulated NRAs applying to the commodities shipped.
C. Where value is declared on any piece or package in excess of the Bill of Lading limit of value of $500.00 the Ad Valorem rate, specifically provided against the item, shall be five (5%) percent of the value declared in excess of the said Bill of Lading limit of value and is in addition to the base NRA.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 13:Transshipment
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Not Applicable.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 14:Co-Loading in Foreign Commerce
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

(1) The Carrier from time to time may tender cargo for co-loading.
(2) The Carrier enters into carrier-to-carrier relationships for the co-loading of cargo with the following NVOCCs from time to time: Carrier-to-carrier arrangements will be limited to LCL cargo only.
(3) If Carrier enters into a co-loading arrangement which results in a shipper-to-carrier relationship as a tendering NVOCC Carrier shall be responsible to pay any charges for the transportation of the cargo.
(4) A shipper-to-carrier relationship shall be presumed to exist where a master NVOCC receives cargo from a tendering NVOCC and acts as carrier to the tendering NVOCC in issuing its house bill of lading and assuming legal responsibility as carrier for the cargo unless Carrier and the tendering NVOCC enter a Carrier-to-Carrier Agreement. Carrier’s NRA procedures shall be applicable to all co-loading NVOCCs tendering cargo to Carrier as a shipper. A shipper-to-carrier co-loading arrangement may be used for the shipment of either LCL or FCL cargo.
(5) In case of co-loading, under either a carrier-to-carrier or shipper-to-carrier relationship, Carrier shall notify shipper of such co-loading action and shall annotate each Bill of Lading with the identity of any other NVOCC with which its shipment has been tendered for co-loading. Such annotation shall be shown on the face of the applicable Bill of Lading issued by Carrier in a clear and legible manner.
(6) If cargo is accepted by Carrier from another NVOCC which tenders that cargo in the capacity of a shipper, NRA procedures shall apply.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 15:Open Rates in Foreign Commerce
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Not Applicable.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 16:Hazardous Cargo
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Except as otherwise provided in paragraph below, hazardous, explosive, flammable or dangerous cargo, as defined in the publications named below, will be accepted by the Carrier for transportation under the rules, charges and rates named in NRAs governed by this Tariff:
1. ONLY after prior booking and arrangements have been made with and accepted by the Ocean Carrier;

2. ONLY when local regulations, ordinances and lawful authorities at origin, destination or transshipment ports/points permit the handling of such cargo at Carrier’s or port terminals and facilities;

3. ONLY when U.S. Coast Guard and/or local authority permits have been obtained and complied with by Shipper and/or Consignee.

4. Carrier reserves the right to refuse to accept or transport cargo which, in the judgment of the Carrier, is opprobrious or likely to injure vessel, docks, terminals, rail cars, trucks or other cargo, or for which the Carrier CANNOT provide or obtain safe and suitable terminal space or stowage. Further Carrier will refuse any shipment of hazardous, explosive, flammable, dangerous or objectionable cargo when shipping containers, marking, labels, certifications, packing or packaging of such cargo is NOT in accordance, and strict compliance, with the rules, regulations and provisions in the publications named below.

5. All commodities required to be carried on-deck of transporting vessel, either in the open or under cover, or which if stowed below deck must be stowed in a “magazine”, or which cannot be loaded or unloaded without a permit from the U.S. Coast Guard, shall be considered, for Tariff purposes, hazardous or dangerous cargo, and will be rated accordingly.

6. The hazardous cargo named below will NOT be accepted for transportation by the Carrier or its connecting Carriers for transportation under the rules, regulations governed by this Tariff:
Classes A and B Explosives
Radioactive Substances (IMCO Class No. 7)

7. All hazardous, explosive, flammable or dangerous cargo, when accepted by the Carrier for transportation MUST be packed, labeled, placarded, marked, stowed and secured (when in containers) and delivered in strict accordance with:

8. When booking hazardous cargo, Shipper and/or his agent MUST inform Carrier accurately and completely of the true character of the cargo together with the information noted below in writing, or it MUST be confirmed in writing when arrangements and booking has been made verbally:

9. At the time hazardous cargo is tendered for transportation, all documentation, certifications, transfer shipping papers (as required by 49 CFR §§100-199 when applicable), and the Bill of Lading annotations required under the regulations and provisions noted in the publications listed above, MUST be furnished to originating carrier, unless such documents have already been provided prior to tendering of cargo. Carrier will compare declarations on all documentation provided at the time of shipment for possible errors; however, it is, and shall remain, the sole responsibility of the Shipper to insure that all such documentation is correct and complete. Further, it is the Shipper’s responsibility to insure that all pieces, packages and units in the shipment are clearly and properly marked with the required labels and placards.

10. When a shipment has been accepted by the Carrier for transportation and subsequently an error is found in the required certifications, packaging, labeling, placarding or other required notice or marking requirement(s) and regulation(s), all damages, fines or penalties, actual or consequential, shall be for the account of the party required to provide such certifications, packaging, labels, placards, etc.

11. When required by law, governmental regulations, the regulations specified in the publications listed above or by underlying VOCC utilized, it is necessary to forward hazardous cargo separately from non-hazardous cargo, the hazardous cargo will be considered and handled as a separate shipment and rated accordingly. Additionally, when a shipment contains 2 (two) or more hazardous articles which, under the provisions of the regulations specified in the publications listed above, are prohibited from being loaded or stored together, each article or group of incompatible articles in the shipment will be considered and handled as a separate shipment and rated accordingly.

12. All shipments of Hazardous cargo as defined in this Rule, when accepted and transported by Carrier will be subject to the Hazardous Cargo Surcharge named in the NRA governed by this Tariff (if any), which charge shall be in addition to all other applicable charges.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 16-A:Ocean Carriers Hazardous Cargo Penalties
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024
Ocean carriers are imposing substantial penalties regarding the following acts with respect to the transportation of hazardous cargo commencing after full container gate-in at origin until delivered to the consignee at destination:
i) Mis-declaring hazardous cargo for any reason,
ii) Not declaring hazardous cargo, 
iii) Booking and declaring a commodity is “Non-Hazardous cargo” while commodity identified is ‘Hazardous cargo’,
iv) Booking and declaring commodity is Hazardous cargo with incorrect IMO Class or UN No.,
v)  Informing ocean carrier to amend cargo property, from dry cargo to hazardous cargo, 
vi) Informing ocean carrier to modify or add IMO/UN No., 
vii) Identification from the Maritime Safety Administration of China, or any other governmental department            authority to confirm the mis-declaration, 
viii) Amendment of commodity character or IMO/UN No. on booking information, shipping instructions and bills of lading; and
ix) Untimely, incorrect, and incomplete commodity and cargo property declarations made to Carrier or any other   acts, statements, omissions by shipper upon which Carrier relied which results in any penalty to Carrier by ocean carriers for the matters identified directly or impliedly in this Rule are shipper’s liability.
Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 17:SOLAS Regulations
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Upon tender of cargo to Carrier Shipper shall provide to Carrier a Shipper Actual Gross Mass Weight Verification (“VGM”) which meets the requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) per its Guidelines relating to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) for the export of containerized cargo.
2. If a Shipper does not provide a satisfactory VGM to Carrier prior to tendering the cargo to Carrier, Carrier has the right to refuse to accept such cargo until one is provided to Carrier or if Carrier does accept container(s) from Shipper it may lawfully opt to not deliver the container(s) to the ocean terminals for loading on a vessel until it does receive a satisfactory VGM.
3. At Carrier’s sole option, Carrier can arrange to obtain a VGM on Shipper’s behalf provided that Carrier agrees to do so in writing and by Shipper providing an executed written authorization for Carrier to do so in a format acceptable to Carrier whereby Carrier agrees to act as an agent on Shipper’s behalf solely for that purpose. Accepting that function shall not otherwise alter Carrier’s relationship as an independent contractor as Carrier. In the event that Carrier agrees to provide this service Carrier shall charge Shipper a VGM fee as stated in each individual NRA.
4. VGM’s provided by the Shipper to Carrier shall have been obtained from either Method 1 as described by SOLAS, which requires that the full container load was weighed after it was packed, and/or Method 2 which requires weighing all the cargo and contents of the container and adding the tare weight of the container as indicated on the door of the container.
5. Whether Method 1 or Method 2 is utilized by the Shipper, for the shipper’s weight verification to be compliant with the SOLAS requirement, it must be “signed”, meaning a specific person representing the shipper is named and identified as having verified the accuracy of the weight calculation on behalf of the shipper. Identification of the person signing requires that their full name, address, and phone number/e-mail address be provided.
6. Method 2 shall not be allowed by Carrier for scrap metal, un-bagged grain and other cargo in bulk “that “do not easily lend themselves to individual weighing of the items to be packed in the container”

7. Carrier will not accept estimates of weight, and the weighing equipment used must meet national certification and calibration requirements. Further, the party packing the container cannot use the weight somebody else has provided, except that individual, original sealed packages that have the accurate mass of the packages and cargo items (including any other material such as packing material and refrigerants inside the packages) are clearly and permanently marked on their surfaces.
8. If containers are delivered to the piers/terminals by the Carrier without a satisfactory VGM and the load port has appropriate weighing facilities, all charges, fees, and or penalties with respect to weighing subject container shall be for the account of the Shipper.
9. Carrier shall not be responsible for charges, fees, penalties or other claims for containers for which a verified weight was provided prior to loading in a preceding load port and which may be loaded in transshipment ports which may require another VGM whether or not the SOLAS Guidelines do not require such re-weighing.
10. Shippers who tender less-than-container load (“LCL”), whether beneficiary cargo owners, or non-vessel operating common carriers shall similarly provide VGMs for cargo tendered to Carrier loading facilities, and are subject to all weight regulations herein.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 18:Returned Cargo in Foreign Commerce
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Merchant shall be liable for return freight and charges on the goods if they are refused export or import by any government or for any other reason whatsoever.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 19:Shippers Requests in Foreign Commerce
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Shipper or Consignee requests or complaints (including request for adjustment in NRAs, tariff interpretation), must be made in writing and addressed to the carrier as shown on the Title Page and/or Tariff Record.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 20:Overcharge Claims
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

A. Bill of Lading Commodity Description. Description of commodities on all Bills of Lading (which shall be verified by a comparison with the description of the corresponding customs declaration) shall determine the NRA to be applied. The Bill of Lading description shall be subject to correction in the event of mis-declaration of commodity.
B. Overcharges
For purpose of uniformity in handling claims for excess measurements, refunds will only be made as follows:
1. Where an error has been made by the dock in calculation of measurements.
2. Against re-measurement at port of loading prior to vessel's departure.
3. Against re-measurement by vessel's agent at destination.
4. By joint re-measurement of vessel's agent and consignee.
5. By re-measurement of a marine surveyor when requested by vessel's agent.
6. Re-measurement fees and cable expenses in all cases to be paid by party at fault.
In cases of claims by shipper or consignee of overcharge in weight certified invoice or weight certificate to be considered evidence of proper weight. Written claims for adjustment will be acknowledged by the carrier within twenty (20) days of receipt by written notice to the claimant of the tariff provisions actually applied and the claimant's rights under the Shipping Act of 1984. Any claims seeking the refund of freight overcharges may be filed in the form of a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, D.C. 20573, within three years of the date of cause of action occurs.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 21:Use of Carrier Equipment
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Carrier does not own or lease equipment. When equipment is provided to shippers and/or consignees by Vessel Operating Common Carriers (VOCCs), the VOCC, either directly or via the carrier, provisions and charges will be for the account of the cargo.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 22:Automobile Rates in Domestic Offshore Commerce
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Not Applicable.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 –#8211; Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 23:Carrier Terminal Rules and Charges
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Carrier does not operate terminals at origin or destination. Except as otherwise provided in the individual NRA all shipments that are subject to origin, destination, terminal, local or foreign charges shall be for the account of the cargo.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 23-01:Destination Terminal Handling Charges (DTHC)
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

In destination countries where DTHC are required to be prepaid, Carrier shall require the same prior to shipment.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 24:NVOCCs in Foreign Commerce: Bonds and Agents
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

A. Bonding of NVOCC
1. Carrier has furnished the Federal Maritime Commission a bond in the amount required by 46 CFR §§ 515, 521 to ensure the financial responsibility of Carrier for the payment of any judgment for damages or settlement arising from its transportation related activities or order for reparations issued pursuant to Section 11 of the Shipping Act, 1984 or penalty assessed pursuant to Section 13 of the Act.
2. Bond No. SU50511
3. Issued By: United States Fire Insurance Company.
Agent for Service of Process
1. Carrier's legal agent for the service of judicial and administrative process, including subpoenas is not applicable; Carrier is domiciled in the U.S. (See Title Page and/or Tariff Record).
2. In any instance in which the Carrier cannot be served because of death, disability or unavailability, the Secretary of the Federal Maritime Commission will be deemed to be the Carrier’s legal agent for service of process.
3. Service of administrative process, other hand subpoenas, may be effected upon the Carrier by mailing a copy of the documents to be served by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. effected

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 25:Certification of Shipper Status in Foreign Commerce:
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

If the shipper or a member of a shipper's association tendering cargo to the Carrier is identified as an NVOCC, the carrier shall obtain documentation that the NVOCC has a tariff and a bond on file with the US Federal Maritime Commission as required by Sections 8 and 19 of the Shipping Acts of 1984 and 1998 before the Carrier accepts or transports cargo for the account of the NVOCC.

A common carrier can obtain proof of an NVOCC or OFF's compliance with the OTI licensing, registration, tariff and financial responsibility requirements by: (1) Consulting the Commission's website www.fmc.gov as provided in paragraph (d) of this

section, to verify that the NVOCC or OFF has complied with the applicable licensing, registration, tariff, and financial responsibility requirements; or (2) Any other appropriate procedure, provided that such procedure is set forth in the carrier's tariff.

A common carrier that has employed the procedure prescribed in paragraph (b)(1) of 46 CFR Section 515.27, shall be deemed to have met its obligations under 46 U.S.C. 41104(a)(11), unless the common carrier knew that such NVOCC or OFF was not in compliance with the applicable tariff or financial responsibility requirements.

A copy of the tariff rule published by the NVOCC and in effect under 46 CFR §§520, 531 and 532 will be accepted by the Carrier as documenting the NVOCC's compliance with the FMC tariff and bonding requirements of the Acts.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 26:Container Weight Regulations (SOLAS)
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Reserved for future use.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083
UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 27:Loyalty Contracts in Foreign Commerce
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Not Applicable.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 28:Definitions
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

BILLED PARTY--means the person receiving the demurrage or detention invoice and who is responsible for the payment of any incurred demurrage or detention charge.
BILLING PARTY-- means the ocean common carrier, marine terminal operator, or non-vessel-operating common carrier who issues a demurrage or detention invoice.
CONSIGNEE--means the ultimate recipient of the cargo; the person to whom final delivery of the cargo is to be made.
DEMURRAGE OR DETENTION--mean any charges, including “per diem” charges, assessed by ocean common carriers, marine terminal operators, or non-vessel-operating common carriers related to the use of marine terminal space (e.g., land) or shipping containers, but not including freight charges.
DEMURRAGE OR DETENTION INVOICE--means any statement of charges printed, written, or accessible online that documents an assessment of demurrage or detention charges.
PERSON--means an individual, corporation, or company, including a limited liability company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint stock company existing under or authorized by the laws of the United States or of a foreign country.
NVOCC CARRIER--means Universal Relocations Inc, operating as a non-vessel-operating common carrier (“NVOCC”).
OCEAN CARRIER-means a vessel-operating common Carrier (“VOCC”).
CONSIGNOR, CONSIGNEE OR SHIPPER - include the authorized representatives or agents of such "consignor," "consignee," or "shipper."
CONTAINER FREIGHT STATION (CFS) - (Service Code S) -
a) At Origin - The location designated by the carrier where the carrier will receive cargo to be packed into containers by the carrier, or his agent.
b) At Destination - The location designated by the carrier for the delivery of containerized cargo to be unpacked from said containers.
CONTAINER LOAD - (CL) - Means all cargo tendered to carrier in shipper-loaded containers.
CONTAINER YARD - The term “Container Yard” (CY) (Service Code Y), means the location where carrier receives or delivers cargo in containers.
CONTROLLED TEMPERATURE - means the maintenance of a specific temperature or range of temperatures in carrier's trailers.
DRY CARGO - means cargo other than that requiring temperature control.
IN PACKAGES - shall include any shipping form other than “in bulk,” “loose,” “in glass or earthenware, not further packed in other containers” or “skids”
KNOCKED DOWN (KD) - means that an article must be taken apart, folded or telescoped in such a manner as to reduce its bulk at least 33 1/3 percent from its normal shipping cubage when set up or assembled.
KNOCKED DOWN FLAT (KDF) - means that an article must be taken apart, folded or telescoped in such a manner as to reduce its bulk at least 66 2/3 percent from its normal shipping cubage when set up or assembled.
LESS THAN CONTAINER LOAD (LTL) - means all cargo tendered to carrier not in shipper-loaded/stuffed containers.
LOADING OR UNLOADING - means the physical placing of cargo into or the physical removal of, cargo from containers.
MERCHANT- means any Person who at any time, in relation to the Goods, has been or becomes the shipper, consignor, consignee, exporter, importer, the holder of the Bill of Lading and/or the receiver or the owner of the Goods, any person entitled to possession of the Goods, any Person having a present or future interest in the Goods or any Person acting on behalf of any of the above-mentioned Persons, including a Factor or Lender.
MIXED SHIPMENT - means a shipment consisting of articles described in and rated under two or more NRAs.
MOTOR CARRIER - means U.S. Motor Carrier or Motor Carriers.
NVOCC SERVICE ARRANGEMENT (NSA) means a written contract, other than a bill of lading or receipt, between one or more NSA shippers and an individual NVOCC or two or more affiliated NVOCCs, in which the NSA shipper makes a commitment to provide a certain minimum quantity or portion of its cargo or freight revenue over a fixed time period, and the NVOCC commits to a certain rate or rate schedule and a defined service level. The NSA may also specify provisions in the event of nonperformance on the part of any party.
NSA SHIPPER - means a cargo owner, the person for hose account the ocean transportation is provided, the person to whom delivery is to be made, a shippers’ association, or an ocean transportation intermediary, as defined in section 3(17)(B) of the Act (46 U.S.C. 40102(16)), that accepts responsibility for payment of all applicable charges under the NSA.
NEGOTIATED RATE ARRANGEMENT (NRA) - means the written and binding arrangement between an NRA shipper and eligible NVOCC to provide specific transportation service for a stated cargo quantity, from origin to destination on and after receipt of the cargo by the Carrier or its agent (originating carrier in the case of through Transportation).
NESTED - means that three or more different sizes of the article or commodity must be enclosed each smaller piece within the next larger piece or three or more of the articles must be placed one within the other so that each upper article will not project above the lower article more than one third of its height.
NESTED SOLID - means that three or more of the articles must be placed one within or upon the other so that the outer side surfaces of the one above will be in contact with the inner side surfaces of the one below and each upper article will not project above the next lower article more than one-half inch.
ONE COMMODITY - means any or all of the articles described in anyone-NRA.
PACKING - covers the actual placing of cargo into the container as well as the proper stowage and securing thereof within the container.
PUBLISHING CARRIER – means Universal Relocations Inc, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission and operating under FMC Org. No. 025083
RAIL CARRIER - means U.S. rail carrier or rail carriers.
SHIPMENT - means a quantity of goods, tendered by one consignor on one bill of lading at one origin at one time in one or more containers for one consignee at one destination.
STUFFING - UNSTUFFING - means the physical placing of cargo into or the physical removal of cargo from carrier's containers.
UNPACKING - covers the removal of the cargo from the container as well as the removal of all securing material not constituting a part of the container.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 29:Abbreviations, Codes & Symbols
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS

Ad ValAd ValoremFOFree Out
AIAll InclusiveFOBFree On Board
BFBoard Foot or Board FeetFMCFederal Maritime Commission
B/LBill of LadingFRFlat Rack
BAFBunker Adjustment FactorFtFeet or Foot
BMBoard MeasurementGOHGarment on Hanger
CChange in tariff ItemHHouse
CAFCurrency Adjustment FactorHAZCurrency Adjustment Factor
CBM, CM or M3Cubic MeterINew or Initial Tariff Matter
CCCubic CentimeterK/DKnocked Down
CFSContainer Freight StationKDFKnocked Down Flat
CFTCubic Foot or Cubic FeetKilosKilograms
CLDChilledK/TKilo Ton
CMCentimeterLCL or LTLLess than Container Load
CUCubicLSLumpsum
CWTCubic WeightL/TLong Ton (2240 Lbs)
CYContainer YardMMeasure
DDoorMaxMaximum
DDCDestination Delivery ChargeMBF or MBM1,000 Feet Board Measure
EExpirationMinMinimum
ETEssential TermsMMMillimeter
EtcEt CeteraMQCMinimum Quantity Commitment
FAKFreight All KindsN/ANot Applicable
FASFree Alongside ShipNRANegotiated Rate Arrangements
FBFlat BedNSANVOCC Service Arrangements
FCLFull Container LoadNHZNon-Hazardous
FEUForty Foot Equivalent UnitNOSNot otherwise specified
FIFree InOTOpen Top
FIOFree In and OutPPier
FIOSFree In, Out and StowedPkgPackage or Packages
PRCPeople’s Republic of ChinaTEUTwenty Foot Equivalent Unit
PRVI IslandsPuerto Rico and U.S. VirginTHCTerminal Handling Charge
RReductionTRCTerminal Receiving Charge
REReefer / RefrigeratedUSAUnited States of America
R/TRevenue TonUSDUnited States Dollars
RYRail YardVENVentilated
SL&CShipper’s Load and CountVIZNamely
Sq. FtSquare Foot or Square FeetVOLVolume
S/TShort Ton (2000 lbs.)WWeight
SU or S/USet UpW/MWeight/Measure
Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 30:Access to Tariff Information
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

This tariff is published on the website of Universal Relocations Inc, at: http://www.unversalrelocations.com. Interested parties should contact Mr. Sai Dattani at: saidattani@universalrelocations.com concerning Carrier’s tariff. Please refer to the tariff profile or title page for additional contact information. www.universalrelocations.com.com.
Interested parties should contact Saibaba (“Sai”) Dattani by email at saidattani@universalrelocations.com concerning access to Carrier’s tariff. Please refer to the tariff profile or title page for additional contact information.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 31-200:Reserved for Future Use
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Rules 31-200 reserved for future use.

Tariff Rule Information
FMC ORG. NO. 025083UNIVERSAL RELOCATIONS INC.
NRA RULES TARIFF NO. 025083-002 – Between (US and World)
 AMENDMENT NO.: 0
Rule 201:NVOCC Service Arrangement (NSA) Essential Terms (ET)
Effective: 17JUL2024Expire Date: NONEPublished: 17JUL2024

Pursuant to 46 CFR § 531.9 (a), Carrier hereby gives public notice in tariff format that it may also elect to be exempt from the FMC’s rate publication requirements by entering NSAs with one or more shippers.

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