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Other Activities - International Forwarding Our strong point: transport services to and from all destinations worldwide. Tell us your transport requirements - we can find the ideal solution for you! Our services include the following: * Individual control of your comission * Choice of the most competitive carriers, transport bookings made to incorporate individual requirements * Loading / unloading of containers at private depots within our outside duty free areas * Preparation of Bill of Ladings * Custom clearence * Door-to-door delivery of your shipment * Inland transport to and from all European destinations Kontakt: Rainer Fischer Marcel Benecke WCL - YOUR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT EXPERTS The Company - Introduction The WCL Shipping Agency was set up in 1992 and, since then, we have successfully operated as a Shipping Agent and Service Broker both in Germany and abroad. Our main aim is to combine customer satisfaction with first-class service. We have a wide network of experienced Partners to meet all your transport requirements: by road or sea and, more recently, also by air. WCL - Total Customer Orientation Our round-the-clock support system offers top performance for the best possible price. Originally specialising in sea transportation, we have widened our spectrum to include all other available means of transport: truck, rail, air plus combined transportation. WCL can offer you a variety of attractive alternatives as well as top service. WCL?s collaboration with highly experienced carriers ensures first-class treatment for all your transport requirements. We are justifiably proud of the high standards our services have achieved. WCL - YOUR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT EXPERTS The Company - our Origins WCL was set up on 1st October 1992 as an independent Shipping Agency. Control of this specialist company remains 100% in the hands of the management. Your Advantages Total customer orientation Flexibility Competence Reliability Experience Team-spirit Quick reactions competent decision-making Our managing director, Jurgen Fengels, previously held senior Sales and Marketing positions with a number of influential North Atlantic shipping companies. In 1984 he founded his first company - SCL Shipping Agency, Dusseldorf. A number of shipping lines were represented, including Hanjin Shipping, Cho Yang Lines, Contship and ICL Independent Container Line. In 1995 an expansion plan was embarked upon to include other aspects of transport services such as logistics, crosstrading and international haulage. SCL was re-organised by Juergen Fengels in 1995 and sold the following year. WCL - YOUR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT EXPERTS zur ck Sailing Schedules (HTML-Format). Agency Info Tradelane view Schedule ANL* Weekly Container Express Service Antwerpen, Hamburg, Thamesport, Rotterdam, Zeebruegge Red Sea, Arabian Gulf and Far East Express Service Bankline Departures every 3 Weeks South Pacific Service Ecuadorian Line* Weekly departures to Guayaquil Ecuador Express Service EWL Europe West Indies Lines Weekly Departures from Rotterdam, Antwerpen, Bremerhaven and Hamburg to Port of Spain, Paramaribo, La Guaira, Puerto Cabello, Cartagena, Barranquilla Rio Haina Santo Tomas de Castilla Pt. Cortes other Ports served Bill of Lading conditions Central America, Venezuela, Columbia and Caribbean Service Global Transporte Oceanico S.A. Departures every 10 days for Brazilian Flag Cargo Southamerica Eastcoast Service Grimaldi Lines Departures every 10 days from Rotterdam, Antwerpen and Hamburg FCL, RoRo and Breakbulk Infos about Grimaldi -new- Track Container -new- Southamerica Eastcoast Service Westafrica Service Euromed Service HMS Holland Maas Shipping Five departures weekly To Vigo, Lissabon and Leixoes other Ports served ....... Tracking and Tracing Portugal, Spain and Morocco Service HMCL Holland Maas Container Lines Departures every 10 days Portugal, Spain and Morocco Service TFA Transmaritim Freight Agencies Rotterdam Weekly departures Southamerica - Westcoast Yemen Gulf Line Weekly departures Yemen, Egypt and Red Sea Express Service NVOCC (Consolidation Service) Weekly LCL Worldwide LCL Consolidation Service Royal Burger Group - Weekly departures from Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp Turkey WEC Lines Weekly Departures From Hamburg, Antwerp, Felixstowe To Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Moroni (Komores) Assab Massawa, Kenia, Uganda, Zaire, Tanzania, Zambia, Ruanda, Burundi and many more Ports . Tracking and Tracing . Egypt and East Africa Service *in cooperation with Royal Burger Group / Rotterdam 'THE NETHERLANDS' / WM Mueller / Van Ommeren Rotterdam / Hamburg / Bremen Other Activities - Air Freight Our expansion programme has led to new areas of expertise: since 1998 WCL has been able to offer attractive alternatives for air transportation. Through close cooperation with our international partners and at Cologne, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt Airports, WCL can offer top quality air freight services. Contact: Rainer Fischer Marcel Benecke Jennyfer Sevincen WCL - YOUR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT EXPERTS Other Actvities - Consolidated Cargo WCL represents consolidated cargo services from Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven and Hamburg. In our choice of partner we demand the highest standards which means we are in a position to offer minimum transit delays - in addition to highly attractive freight costs! Since October 1999 WCL offered its own LCL service with weekly sailings to all Far East Ports. We guarantee best possible freight control and can offer our customers many financal advantages. Please speak to one of our contact people: Rainer Fischer Telefon +49 2173 9852 12 Marcel Benecke Telefon +49 2173 9852 16 Jennyfer Sevincen Telefon +49 2173 9852 15 updated sailing schedule WCL - YOUR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT EXPERTS Other Activities - Consulting & Insurance Transport Consulting Our experienced personnel can help you with all aspects of international transportation, Letter of Credit business, optimal stowage, customs questions, export transactions, documentation, embarkation controls .... Give us a call - we have the right solution for you! Insurance We are pleased to give you a personal offer for your insurance requirements. WCL works together with renowned transport insurance companies. Contact: Juergen Fengels Rainer Fischer WCL - YOUR INDEPENDENT TRANSPORT EXPERTS News EXPORT WESTAFRIKA / GRIMALDI NORTHERN EXPRESS _____________________________________________________________________ Alle 9 Tage ab Hamburg/ Antwerpen/ Tilbury Le HAvre und Bilbao DIREKT nach CASABLANCA (NEU/ NUR RO/RO) DAKAR, BANJUL, CONAKRY und FREETOWN CENTRAL EXPRESS _____________________________________________________________________ Alle 8 Tage ab Amsterdam/Hamburg/ Tilbury und Antwerpen direkt nach DAKAR, ABIDJAN, TEMA, LAGOS und DOUALA. Reisezeit von Antwerpen nach Tema und Lagos nur 12/14 Tage! Ab Abidjan faehrt der Grimaldi- eigene Feeder alle 8-9 Tage nach Matadi und (NEU) auch nach Boma. SOUTHERN EXPRESS ______________________________________________________________________ Alle 10 Tage ab Hamburg, Antwerpen, Le Havre, Setubal nach DAKAR, LOME, COTONOU, POINTE NOIRE, LUANDA und LIBREVILLE - alle DIREKT!! Alle Express- Dienste bieten Transitmoeglichkeiten zu Abfahrten des eigenen Transatlantik- Dienstes (ACL ist ja eine 100 % GRIMALDI Tochter), der Grimaldi Suedamerika Dienste sowie des Mittelmeer Dienstes (EUROMED) welche alle ebenfalls mit eigenen GRIMALDI CONRO- SCHIFFEN betrieben werden. Press release jan 2004 download Press release EWL weekley service Press Release The Owners and Management of WCL Liner Agencies are pleased to advise, that effective March 1, 2003 Mr. Rainer Fischer -Proxyholder- has been appointed as Deputy Managing Director. We are sure that you join us in wishing Rainer Fischer all the best and success! Sincerely Yours Hans- Juergen Fengels Susanne Spieth- Fengels Owners/ General Managers EWL NOW WEEKLY SAILINGS Europe West Indies Lines (EWL) is proud to announce the upgrading of its current Europe Caribbean services into a fixed day weekly service. Starting January 2004, EWL will be able to offer its clients a fixed day weekly liner service to an impressive 46 destinations throughout the Caribbean, North coast of South America and Central America vice versa. All main ports will continue to be served directly, with highly competitive transit times and a fixed frequency. The Lee- and Windward Islands, Virgin Islands, Venezuelan out ports, Jamaica, Haiti, Bonaire, Panama and inland destinations such as Belize, Nicaragua and El Salvador will continue to be served through an extensive network of well connected, fixed day weekly, dedicated feeder services and land bridge operations. Furthermore, EWL will continue to offer the only direct service available in the market, connecting all major ports in Central America with main ports in Europe. This service, fully operational for almost four years now, is designed to accommodate the main export commodities from this region, such as various kinds of reefer cargo and coffee. Fast transit times are offered, allowing shipments of fresh fruit and other perishables to arrive in Europe in top quality condition. Sufficient reefer capacity is available to serve this market during peak season as well. By further improving its Europe Caribbean service, EWL proves to be the trade specialist offering full port coverage in the region. The upgraded service and increased port coverage allows customers to allocate the majority of their shipments to one carrier, with long-term experience in the region. EWL is confident that clients will appreciate the new set up of this premium brand service and will continue to support EWL as preferred carrier. WCL Shipping - www.wcl-shipping.com back Tools / Links Affiliates : www.weclines.com Website of West European Container Lines Ports around the world : http://www.hal-pc.org/~nugent/port.html Cargo Port Links www.euroports.com Ports in Europe and other parts of the world Governments : www.imo.org International Maritime Organization www.fmc.gov Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Web Portals : www.MGN.com Maritime Global Net General Container Shipping : www.containershipping.com Container Shipping general information Webcam Port of Hamburg View from the roof of the HANSEATIC TRADE CENTER View from EUROKAI's administrative building Links and Downloads Sailings lists World News sources General logistics Dakosy Hamburg CNN Cargoweb News DBH Bremen DVZ eCom Xlcargo Tankcontainer links Terminal Operators Ship Registers Protection & Indemnity Clubs BLG Bremen/Bremerhaven Germanischer Lloyd Aus Ship P&I HHLA Hamburg American Bureau of Shipping Newcastle Protection & Indemnity Association Unikai Hafenbetriebe Bureau Veritas North of England P&I Association Eurokai International China Classification Society London P&I Club Class NK Nippon Kaiji Kyokai The TT Club World Organisation Det Norske Veritas UK P&I Club International Maritime Organization IMO Korean Register of Shipping Shipping News International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) Lloyd's Register of Shipping Dynamar European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) Registrano Italiano Navale International Transportworkers Federation ITF International Association of Classification Societies World Trade Organization Port links Port of Aabenraa, Dk Port of Aalborg, De Port of Aarhus, De Port of Abidjan, Ivory Coast Port of Abu Dhabi, UAE Port of Acajutla Port of Adak, AK Port of Adelaide, Au Port of Ahimor, Bz Port of Ahitar, Bz Port of hus, Sw Port Alberni, BC, Ca Port of Alexandria, Eg Port of Algeciras, Sp Port of Altamira, Bz Port of Amsterdam, Nl Port of Anacortes, WA Port of Ancona, It Port of Antwerp, Be Port of Apapa (Lagos), Ni Port of Apia, W. 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My Port of Sihanoukville, Cm Port of Sines, Pt Port of Singapore Port of Siracusa, It Port of Skellefte , Sw Port of Skulte, Lv Port of S derhamn, Sw Port of S dert lje, Sw Port of Sola, No Port of S lvesborg, Sw Port of South Louisiana Port of Sriracha, Th Port of Stanley, F.I. Port of Stenungsunds, Sw Port of Stockholm, Sw Port of Stockton, CA Port of Str mstad, Sw Ports of Sudan Port of Suez Canal, Eg Port of Sundsvalls, Sw Ports of Sweden Port of Swinoujscie, Pl Port of Sydney, Au Port of Sydney, NS, Ca Port of Tacoma, WA Port of Talcahuano, Cl Port of Tallinn, Ee Port of Tampa, FL Port of Tampico, Me Port of Tanjung Priok, In Port of Tarragona, Sp Port of Tauranga, Nz Port of Teesport, Br Terneuzen Canal Ports of Thailand Port Of Thessaloniki, Gr Port of Thevenard, Au Port of Thunder Bay, Ca Port of Tianjin, Ch Port of Timaru, Nz Port of Toledo, OH Port of Toronto, Ca Port of Tornio, Fi Port of Trelleborg, Sw Ports of Tri-Cities, WA Port of Trieste, It Ports of Trinidad/Tabago Port of Tuapse, Ru Port of Tubar o, Bz Port of Tulsa, OK Port of Turku, Fi Port of Ubu, Bz Port of Uddevalla, Se Port of Umm`Said, Qatar Port of Ust-Luga, Ru US-Inland Rivers Port of Valdez, AK Port of Vancouver, BC, Ca Port of Valpariso, Cl Port of Varberg, Sw Port of Varna, Bu Port of Venice, It Port of Ventspils, Lv Port of Veracruz, Me Ports of Vietnam Port of Vila do Conde, Bz Port of Vilagarc a, Sp Port of Villagarcia, Sp Port of Vit ria, Bz Port of Vladivostok, Ru Port of Vyborg, Ru Port of Vysotsk, Ru Port of Wallaroo, Au Port of Wallhamn, Sw Port of Wellington, Nz Ports of West Virginia Port of Whitman County, WA Port of Wilmington, DE Port of Wilmington, NC Port of Windsor, Ontario, Ca Port Wislany, Pl Port of Yalta, Uk Port of Yanbo, Saudi Arabia Port of Yokohama, Ja Port of Ystad, Sw Port of Zamboanga City, Ph Port of Zeebrugge, Be Zeeland Netherlands WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION 1 WCL REEDEREI-AGENTUR GmbH Marktplatz 18 40764 Langenfeld Tel 02173-9852-0 Fax 02173-98268 www.wcl-shipping.com Monday, 02 May 2005 COMPANY PROFILE Ladies and Gentlemen, WCL is a highly specialized company which can satisfy the highest requirements with regard to international ocean transport. We can offer you the best prices and services available as well as organising and supervising all stages of your shipment to and from numerous destinations worldwide. Our specialist knowledge, competence and enthusiasm means that in future your shipments can also be carried out smoothly and more efficiently. We are willing to tackle any problems which may arise and customer satisfaction is an important part of our service you are our first priority. Our specialist knowledge, flexibility and enormous enthusiasm guarantees an individual service tailor-made to meet your requirements. We have a support network worldwide of first-class shipping companies as well as experienced partners in all ports and industrial centres. We have the best connections for all your shipments whether it be consolidated cargo/LCL, conventional loads or Breakbulk. Let us show you the best possible alternatives! Take Advantage of our Know-how You ll find it worth your while! WCL Your Independent Transport Experts Should you have any questions, our Service Team will be pleased to help you or visit us at our Homepage http://www.wcl-shipping.com And for fans of modern art http://www.wcl-shipping.com/artweb WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION 2 Our current Shipping Line list is attached for your information. We look forward to receiving your rate requests and bookings. Jennyfer Hatice Sevincen 02173-9852-15 Jennyfer.Sevincen@wcl-shipping.com Customer Service/ Inside Sales Judith Noppeney 02173-9852-11 Judith.Noppeney@wcl-shipping.com Customer Service/ Inside Sales Dokumentation Salih Elmas 02173-9852-18 salih.elmas@wcl-shipping.com Customer Service/ Inside Sales Rainer Fischer 02173-9852-12 Rainer.Fischer@wcl-shipping.com Manager Sales + Marketing Susanne Spieth-Fengels 02173-9852-44 Susanne.Spieth-Fengels@wcl-shipping.com Geschaftsfuhrerin / General Manager Bettina Fischer 02131-5237995 Bettina.Fischer@wcl-shipping.com Sales + Marketing Marcel Benecke 02173-9852-16 Marcel.Benecke@wcl-shipping.com Assistent der Geschaftsleitung / Sales + Marketing Catherine Basener 02173-9852-13 Catherine.Basener@wcl-shipping.com Documentation/ Accounting/ Finance Jurgen Fengels 02173-9852-10 Juergen.Fengels@wcl-shipping.com Geschaftsfuhrer/ General Manager FAX 02173-98268 FCL/ BREAKBULK/ Ro/Ro NVOCC/ FCL / LCL worldwide AIRFREIGHT INSURANCE CONSULTING Tradelane Line Service Portugal Spain WCL / HMS Holland Maas Shipping Up to SEVEN sailing per week to Vigo, Lisbon, Figueira da Foz and Leixoes. Best frequency compared to any other carrier. Road to SEA Experts, Palettenbreite Container! Morocco HMS / UMM Weekly from Rotterdam and Antwerp via Lisbon to Casablanca. FCL and LCL. CANARY ISLANDS HOLLAND MAAS CONTAINER LINE / SPAIN/ CANARY ISLANDS EXPRESS SERVICE Weekly from HAMBURG/ ANTWERP to BILBAO/LAS PALMAS/ SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION 3 Tradelane Line Service Cuba Martinique Guadeloupe HOLLAND MAAS CONTAINER LINE / CARIBBEAN EXPRESS DIRECT Sailings every 10 days from Antwerp to Habana etc. Turkey MUELLER/ BURGER GROUP* Weekly from HAMBURG and ANTWERP to Gemlik, Istanbul, Izmir etc. Red Sea Arabian Gulf ANL Australian National Line * Weekly Container Express Service from Antwerp, Hamburg, Thamesport, and Rotterdam Far East, Southeast Asia ANL Australian National Line * Weekly Container Express Service from Antwerp, Hamburg, Thamesport, and Rotterdam Westafrica GRIMALDI LINES Every 10 days, RO/RO + Containers Centralafrica (Kongo/Angola) GRIMALDI LINES Every 14 days, RO/RO + Containers Eastafrica W.E.C. Lines Weekly Container Express Service/ Confercence. Sailings from Hamburg/ Antwerp and Felixstowe to Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Moroni (Comoro Islands), Assab Massawa, Kenia, Uganda, Zaire, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, Burundi. And many more, FCL und LCL WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION WCL - YOUR PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION 4 Southamerica- Eastcoast GRIMALDI LINES GLOBAL TRANSPORTE OCEANICO S.A. Every 10 days RO/RO, Containers Breakbulk Service from Rotterdam, Antwerp and Hamburg. Weekly Sailings / Brazilian Flag Cargo Southamerica- Westcoast TFA/Royal Burger * Every 10 days to Buenaventura, Guayaquil, Callao, Arica, Iquique, Valparaiso, Talcahuano, Antofagasta FCL Southamerica- Westcoast Ecuadorian Line * Weekly Express Service to Cristobal and Guayaquil Venezuela, Columbia Central America, Caribbean EWL Europe West Indies Lines Weekly Express- Service to/from Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp to/from Port of Spain, Paramaribo, La Guaira, Puerto Cabello, Cartagena, St. Marta und Rio Haina, FCL und LCL AS CO-OPERATION PARTNERS of ROYAL BURGER GROUP ROTTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS Best regards YOUR WCL Team BSL - Information German Freight Forwarders' Standard Terms and Conditions - ADSp - (The following text is a translation from the German language original. In case of disputes the German language original of the ADSp are applicable) Preface The terms and conditions are recommended for use, starting January 1st, 2003, by the Federal Association of German Industry, the Federal Association of German Wholesalers and Exporters, the Federal Association of German Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators, the Association of German Chambers of Industrie and Commerce, and the German Association of Retailers. This recommendation is not obligatory. Contract parties can formulate different agreements. 1. Interest of the principal and due care The freight forwarder shall act in the interest of his principal and fulfil his duties with due care. 2. Area of application 2.1 The ADSp apply to all contracts for the transportation of goods, irrespective of whether they concern freight forwarding, carriage, warehousing or other services common to the forwarding trade; these also include logistical services commonly provided by freight forwarders in connection with the carriage or storage of goods. 2.2 In the case of forwarding services regulated by sections 453 to 466 of the German Commercial Law (HGB), the freight forwarder is only responsible for arranging the necessary contracts required for the performance of these services, unless other legal provisions take precedence 2.3 The ADSp are not applicable for contracts that deal exclusively with - packaging, - the carriage of removal goods and their storage, - crane lifting, assembly jobs or heavy lift and high volume transports, except for normal transhipment services of the freight forwarder. - the carriage and storage of goods to be towed or salvaged. 2.4 The ADSp are not applicable for transport contracts with consumers. Consumers are natural persons concluding the contract for reasons other than commercial or in pursuit of their professional activities. 2.5 If trade customs or legal provisions differ from the ADSp, the ADSp take precedence unless these legal provisions are mandatory. For contracts of carriage by air, sea, inland waterways or for multi-modal transports different contractual arrangements may be made in accordance with the terms of carriage devised for these transports. 2.6 The freight forwarder is authorised to agree to normal standard terms and conditions of third parties. 2.7 In the relationship between a principal freight forwarder and an intermediate freight forwarder, the ADSp are deemed to be the general terms and conditions of the intermediate freight forwarder. 3. Instructions, transmission errors, contents, special type of goods 3.1 Forwarding instructions, other instructions, directives and communications are valid even if given informally. Subsequent modifications must be specifically identifiable as being amendments. The burden of proof for the correct and complete transmission lies with the party referring to it. 3.2 If statements must be made in writing, they are deemed to having been made in writing when using electronic data communication or any other machine readable form for as long as the originator of the message is identifiable. 3.3 The principal must inform the freight forwarder, at the time of giving the instructions, that the transport contract concerns: - dangerous goods - live animals and plants - perishables - valuable goods and goods with an inherent risk of theft 3.4 The principal must specify in his instructions addresses, marks, numbers, quantity, nature and contents of the packages as well as declaring the properties of the goods, as required by section 3.3, the goods value for insurance purposes and any other information relevant for the proper execution of the forwarding instructions. 3.5 In the case of dangerous goods, the principal must inform the freight forwarder in writing - at the time of giving the instructions - of the exact nature of the hazard and, if appropriate, about precautionary measures. In the case of dangerous goods subject to the law for the carriage of dangerous goods or other goods, the carriage of which is subject to specific regulations regarding dangerous goods, their handling or their disposal, the principal has to make the necessary declarations required for the proper execution of the forwarding instruction, especially the classification in accordance with the regulations for dangerous goods. 3.6 The principal must inform the freight forwarder about particularly valuable goods or goods with an inherent risk of theft (e.g., cash, precious metals, jewellery, clocks and watches, precious stones, works of art, antiquities, bank or credit cards, valid telephone cards or other means of payment, bonds, shares and similar, foreign currencies, documents, spirits, tobacco, entertainment electronics, telecommunications devices and accessories) and goods with an actual value of 50 per kg or more well in advance to allow the freight forwarder to decide about acceptance of the goods and to take measures for a safe and secure execution of the forwarding job. 3.7 If a forwarding instruction does not comply with the terms stated in sections 3.3 to 3.6, the freight forwarder has the option to - refuse acceptance of the goods - return goods already accepted or to make them available for collection - ship, transport or store them without the need to notify the principal and to charge an extra, appropriate fee, if the safe and secure execution of the instruction causes extra costs. 3.8 The freight forwarder is not obliged to check or supplement the statements made regarding sections 3.3 to 3.6. 3.9 The freight forwarder is not obliged to check the authenticity of signatures on any messages or documents relating to goods, nor to check the authority of the signatories, unless there exist reasonable doubts concerning the authenticity or authority. 4. Packaging, provision of loading and packaging aids, weighing and checking 4.1 Unless specifically stated, the forwarding instruction does not cover 4.1.1 the packaging of the goods, 4.1.2 the weighing, checking, measures to preserve or enhance the goods and its packaging, unless this is customary for this kind of transaction, 4.1.3 the provision or exchange of pallets or other loading or packaging aids. If they are not swapped one-for-one, they are only picked up as part of a new forwarding instruction. This does not apply if the exchange is intentionally not carried out by the freight forwarder. 4.2 The services under section 4.1 are charged for separately. 5. Customs clearance 5.1 The instruction for shipment to a destination in another country includes instructions for customs clearance, if this is necessary for arranging the transport to the place of destination. 5.2 The freight forwarder is entitled to an extra fee for the customs clearance, over and above the actual costs incurred. 5.3 The instruction to forward bonded goods or to deliver them free house, authorises the freight forwarder to effect the customs clearance and to advance customs and excise duties and fees. 6. Packaging and marking obligation of the principal 6.1 The packages have to be clearly and durably marked by the principal to facilitate their proper handling, e.g. addresses, marks, numbers, symbols for handling and properties; old marks must be removed or made illegible. 6.2 In addition, the principal is under obligation: 6.2.1 to mark all packages belonging to the same consignment in such a way that they are easily recognised as forming one consignment, 6.2.2 to prepare packages in such a way that they may not be accessed without leaving visible trace (adhesive tape, bands, etc. are only permissible when they are individually designed or otherwise difficult to imitate; foil wrapping must be thermally sealed); 6.2.3 in case of a consignment being part of a forwarders consolidation, to group the individual packages or units of this consignment into larger units if their strap length (largest circumference plus longest side) is less than 1 metre; 6.2.4 to combine a consignment of hanging garments consisting of several individual units into wrapped units for easier handling; 6.2.5 to mark packing units with a gross weight of at least 1,000 kilograms with the weight specification as prescribed for heavy loads to be transported by ship. 6.3 Packages are single packages or units of packages, formed by the principal for the purpose of being carried according to the forwarding instruction, e.g., boxes, wireboxes, pallets, handling units, enclosed loading units such as covered wagons, wagons with tarpaulin covers, semi-trailers, swap bodies, containers or igloos. 6.4 If the packages do not comply with the terms under 6.1 and 6.2, section 3.7 shall apply. 7. Supervisory duties of the freight forwarder 7.1. At specific interfaces the freight forwarder is under the obligation to: 7.1.1 check packages regarding their quantity, identity and apparent good order and whether seals and fastenings are intact; 7.1.2 document irregularities (e.g. in the accompanying document or by special notification 7.2 An interface is any point at which the responsibility for the packages is passed on to another operator/agent or the handing over point at the end of each stage of the transportation process. 8. Receipt 8.1 Upon request by the principal, the freight forwarder shall issue a certificate of receipt. With this certificate the freight forwarder confirms the quantity and type of packages, but not their contents, value or weight. In the case of bulk goods, full loads and such like the certificate of receipt does not state the gross weight or any other description of the quantity of the goods. 8.2 As proof of delivery the freight forwarder requests from the consignee a receipt of the packages as named in the forwarding instruction or other accompanying transport documents. Should the consignee refuse to sign for the receipt of the goods, the freight forwarder must request further instructions. If the goods have already been unloaded at the consignee, the freight forwarder is entitled to regain possession. 9. Instructions 9.1 An instruction remains valid for the freight forwarder until revoked by the principal. 9.2 In the case of insufficient or impractical instructions the freight forwarder may use his professional judgement. 9.3 An instruction to hold goods at the disposal of a third party can no longer be revoked after instructions from the third party have been received by the freight forwarder. 10. Freight payment, cash on delivery 10.1 The statement by the principal that the instruction is to be executed freight unpaid or that the costs are to be paid by the consignee or a third party does not affect his liability for payment of all charges. 10.2 The statement in section 10.1 does not concern cash on delivery instructions. 11. Deadlines 11.1 In the absence of specific agreements, neither loading or delivery deadlines are guaranteed, nor the sequence of the handling of goods of the same means of transport. 11.2 This does not affect the freight forwarder's statutory liability with regard to missing deadlines. 12. Obstacles 12.1 Obstacles beyond the freight forwarder's control relieve him, for their duration, from the duties that are affected by these obstacles. In the case of such obstacles, the freight forwarder or the principal have the right to withdraw from the contract even if it has already been partially performed. If the freight forwarder or the principal withdraws from the contract, the freight forwarder is entitled to the costs which he deemed to be necessary to be incurred or which were incurred in the interest of the principal. 12.2 The freight forwarder is only obliged within the framework of his ordinary professional care to advise the principal about legal or official restrictions concerning the shipment (e.g., import/export restrictions). If, however, the freight forwarder, through public statements or in the course of negotiations, created the impression that he has expert knowledge about specific circumstances, he has to act appropriately to this knowledge and expertise. 12.3 Governmental and/or official acts beyond the freight forwarder's control do not affect the rights of the freight forwarder towards his principal; the principal is liable towards the freight forwarder for all claims arising out of such acts. Claims of the freight forwarder against the state or third parties are not affected. 13. Delivery Delivery is deemed to have been affected when the goods are handed over to any person present on the premises of the consignee, unless there are apparent reasonable doubts about their authority to receive goods on behalf of the consignee. 14. Right to information 14.1 The freight forwarder is obliged to provide the principal with all necessary information, to inform him, upon request, about the status of the transaction and to provide information about all transactions so far, however, he is only obliged to reveal the costs incurred if he acted in the name of the principal. 14.2 The freight forwarder is obliged to pass everything he receives/obtains while acting for him to the principal. 15. Warehousing 15.1 The choice of warehousing location (own or third party) lies with the freight forwarder. In case of a third party warehouse the freight forwarder must notify the principal in writing and immediately of the warehouse company and its address, or, in case of a warehouse warrant, to mark these on the warrant. 15.2 The principal is at liberty to inspect the warehouse. Objections or complaints about the storage of the goods must be made immediately. If he does not exercise the right of inspection, he waves all rights to objections against the storage and warehousing, for as long as the choice and type of storage complies with the usual professional care of a freight forwarder. 15.3 Access to the warehouse is only granted to the principal during the normal working hours of the freight forwarder and in his company. 15.4 If the principal handles the goods (e.g. sample taking) the freight forwarder may demand that the number, the weight and the status of the goods be inspected together with the principal. If the principal does not agree to this, the freight forwarder is not liable for damage discovered later, unless the damage was clearly not caused by such handling of the goods. 15.5 The principal is liable for all damage caused by him or his staff or agents to the freight forwarder, other warehouse clients or third parties whilst on the premises of the warehouse, unless he, his staff or agents are not responsible for such damage. 15.6 In case of inventory discrepancies, the freight forwarder is entitled to balance shortages and surpluses of the same principal. 15.7 If the freight forwarder has reasonable doubt about the security of his claim upon the value of the goods he is entitled to set a reasonable time limit for the principal to either secure the claims of the freight forwarder or to make alternative provisions for the storage of the goods. If the principal does not comply with this, the freight forwarder is entitled to terminate the contract without further notice. 16. Offers and Payment 16.1 Offers from the freight forwarder and agreements with him regarding price and services always refer to specified own services or those of third parties, and to goods of normal size, weight and nature; they presume normal unfettered transport situations, unimpeded access, the possibility of immediate on-shipment and that freight rates, exchange rates and tariffs upon which the quotation was based remain valid, unless changes could be foreseen under the current circumstances. The note "plus the usual ancillary charges" entitles the freight forwarder to charge for supplements and surcharges. 16.2 All quotations made by the freight forwarder are valid only for immediate acceptance and immediate execution of the relevant task, unless otherwise specified in the quotation, and when the instructions refer to the quotation. 16.3 In case of a cancellation of or withdrawal from the instruction the freight forwarder is entitled to the claims in accordance with 415, 417 of the German Commercial Law (HGB). 16.4 In case of a COD- or other collection instruction being withdrawn retrospectively or if the money is not paid, the forwarder is still entitled to his collection fee. 16.5 If the consignee refuses to accept a consignment destined for him or, if the delivery is impossible for reasons beyond the control of the freight forwarder, the freight forwarder is entitled to the cartage charges for the return of the consignment. 17. Disbursements of the freight forwarder, exemption from third party claims 17.1 The freight forwarder is entitled to reimbursement for outlays which he could reasonably consider appropriate. 17.2 The instruction to accept incoming consignments entitles the freight forwarder - but does not oblige him to advance freight, COD-sums, duties, taxes and other dues in connection with such consignments. 17.3 The principal has to relieve the freight forwarder immediately of demands regarding freight, average demands, customs duties, taxes or other dues directed against the freight forwarder as being agent for or possessor of the goods owned by third parties, when the freight forwarder is not responsible for such payments. The freight forwarder is entitled to take reasonable measures appropriate to protect himself. If the circumstances do not require immediate action, the freight forwarder must request instructions from his principal. 17.4 The principal must inform the freight forwarder in an appropriate way about all public/legal obligations, e.g. regarding customs regulations or trademark obligations, arising from the possession of the goods, unless it may reasonably be deduced from the quotation of the freight forwarder that he is aware of such obligations. 18. Invoices, foreign currencies 18.1 Freight forwarders' invoices are due immediately. 18.2 The freight forwarder can demand from his foreign principals payment either in local or German currency. 18.3 If the freight forwarder owes foreign currency amounts, or if he advances sums in foreign currencies, he can demand payment either in German or in foreign currency. If he demands payment in German currency, the current exchange rate will be used, unless it can be proven that a different rate of exchange must be used or was used. 19. Settlement Claims arising out of the forwarding contract and other related claims may only be set off against counter claims, if these are undisputed. 20. Lien and retention 20.1 The freight forwarder has a lien on all goods in his possession or other valuables in connection with any claim, whether due or not for any services for his principal in accordance with section 2.1. This lien does not exceed the general legal lien which applies. 20.2 The freight forwarder may exercise his lien for claims arising out of other contracts with the principal only if they are undisputed or if the financial situation of the debtor puts the claims of the freight forwarder at risk. 20.3 The time limit of one month as specified in section 1234 of the German commercial Law is superseded in all cases by a time limit of two weeks. 20.4 If the principal is in arrears, the freight forwarder is entitled, after due notice, to sell such a portion of the principal's goods in his possession as is necessary, after appropriate consideration, to meet his claims. 20.5 The freight forwarder is entitled to the usual sales commission on the net proceeds of the sale when exercising his lien. 21. Insurance of the goods 21.1 The freight forwarder arranges for the insurance of the goods (e.g., transit or warehousing insurance) with an insurer of his choice if instructed to do so by the principal before the goods are handed over. I f the freight forwarder cannot effect insurance cover, either due to the nature of the goods or for any other reason, he must inform the principal without delay. 21.2 The freight forwarder is entitled, but not obliged, to effect the insurance of the goods if this is in the interest of the principal. The freight forwarder may assume that the insurance cover is in the interest of the principal, especially when, - the freight forwarder effected insurance cover for previous freight forwarding instructions - the principal declared the value of the goods in his freight forwarding instructions (3.4). This assumption for the arrangement of insurance cover may not be made if - the principal expressly forbids such insurance cover - the principal is a freight forwarder, carrier or warehousing company. 21.3 The freight forwarder, after due consideration decides the type and scope of the insurance and arranges the cover at the usual market rates, unless the principal instructs the freight forwarder differently, specifying the insured sum and the risks to be covered, in writing. 21.4 If the freight forwarder is himself the insurance policy holder and if he acted for the account of the principal he is obliged, if requested to do so, he is obliged to provide information about this in accordance with 14.1. In such a case the freight forwarder is obliged to invoice the premium for each freight forwarding instruction individually, to document it and to pay it to the insurer exclusively for this insurance cover. 21.5 The freight forwarder is entitled to a spezial fee, apart from his reimbursements, for arranging the insurance, handling claims and other administrative tasks in connection with claims and averages. 22. Liability of the freight forwarder, cession of claims 22.1 The freight forwarder bears liability for all his services (section 2.1) according to legal regulations. Unless specified otherwise, however, the following shall apply. 22.2 If the freight forwarder is only responsible for arranging the contracts required for the services requested, his responsibility is limited to the careful choice of such third party service providers. 22.3 In all cases where the freight forwarder is liable for loss of or damage to goods, his liability will be in accordance with 429, 430 of the German Commercial Law. 22.4 If 425 pp and 461, section 1 of the German Commercial Law are not applicable, the freight forwarder is liable for damage resulting from: 22.4.1 - insufficient packaging or marking by the principal or third parties 22.4.2 - agreed or customary outdoor storage 22.4.3 - theft or robbery ( 243, 244, 249 German Penal Code) 22.4.4 - Acts of God, weather conditions, failure of appliances or wiring, influence of other goods, damage by animals, inherent vice Only, if there is evidence of the freight forwarder being at fault. If the damage could have arisen from one of the above circumstances it shall be deemed to have arisen from it. 22.5 If the freight forwarder has a claim against a third party for damage for which he is not liable, or if the freight forwarder has claims in excess of the sum for which he is liable, he must, on request, cede such claim to his principal, unless the freight forwarder, by special agreement, had undertaken to pursue such claims at the cost and risk of his principal. The principal may also demand that the freight forwarder cedes all claims against third parties to him. 437 of the German Commercial Law remains unaffected. If the claims of the principal have been met by the freight forwarder or by the forwarders' insurance, the claim to be ceded is limited to that portion which exceeds that already paid by the freight forwarder or his insurance. 23. Limitation of liability 23.1 The liability of the freight forwarder for loss of or damage to goods, with the exception of warehousing on request, is limited: 23.1.1 to 5 per kilogram of gross weight of the consignment; 23.1.2 in case of damage occurring to goods whilst being carried, the damage is limited - contrary to section 23.1.1 - to the legally limited maximum amount specified for this type of carriage; 23.1.3 in case of a contract of multi-modal carriage - including sea transport - to 2 SDR per kg; 23.1.4 to 1 million or 2 SDR per kg per claim, whichever is the higher. 23.2 If only individual packages or parts of the consignment were damaged or lost, the maximum liability is calculated on the basis of the gross weight - of the whole consignment if it is rendered valueless - of that part of the consignment that is rendered valueless 23.3 The liability of the freight forwarder for damage other than to goods, excepting personal injury and damage to goods that are not subject of the contract of transportation, is limited to three times the amount payable for the loss of the goods, but not more than 100,000 per event. 431 section 3 and 433 HGB (German Commercial Code) remain unaffected. 23.4 The liability of the freight forwarder, irrespective of the number of claims per event is limited to 2 Millions per event or 2 SDR per kg of lost or damaged goods, whichever is the greater; in the case of more than one claimant the freight forwarder's liability is proportionate to their individual claims 23.5 The SDR is calculated in accordance with 431, section 4 of the German Commercial Law. 24. Liability limitations in the case of warehousing upon instruction 24.1 The liability of the freight forwarder for loss of or damage to goods in the case of warehousing upon instruction is limited 24.1.1 to 5 for each kg gross weight of the consignment, 24.1.2 to a maximum of 5,000 per claim; if the claim of a principal is based upon the difference between the nominal and actual inventory (section 15.6) the liability is limited to 25,000, irrespective of the number of events causing the inventory discrepancy. Section 24.1.1 is not affected. 24.2 Section 23.2 applies accordingly. 24.3 In the case of warehousing upon instruction the liability of the freight forwarder for claims other than for damage to goods, excepting personal injury and damage to goods that are not subject of the contract of transportation, is limited to 5,000 per claim. 24.4 Irrespective of the number of claims arising from an event, the liability of a freight forwarder is limited to 2 Millions per event; in the case of more than one claimant the freight forwarder's liability is distributed amongst them in proportion to their individual claims. 25. Burden of proof 25.1 The principal must provide evidence that goods of a specified quantity and state were handed to the freight forwarder in apparent good order ( 438 German Commercial Law). The freight forwarder must provide evidence that he delivered the goods as he received them. 25.2 The burden of proof that goods were damaged whilst being transported (Section 23.1.2) in the means of transport lies with the party claiming such damage. If the place where the damage occurred is unknown, the freight forwarder must specify the sequence of transportation by documenting the interfaces (Section 7) if requested by the principal or the consignee. It is to be assumed that the damage occurred during that stage of the transportation for which the freight forwarder cannot provide a clean receipt. 25.3 The freight forwarder is obliged to ascertain, through appropriate enquiries and obtaining evidence, where the damage occurred. 26. Non-contractual claims The aforementioned releases from and limitations of liability apply also, in accordance with 434, 436 of the German Commercial Law, to claims not arising out of freight forwarding contracts. 27. Specific responsibility The aforementioned releases from and limitations of liability do not apply, if the damage was caused: 27.1 By intent or gross negligence of the freight forwarder or his management staff or by violation of fundamental duties of the contract in which case damage claims shall be limited to foreseeable, typical damage; 27.2 by the freight forwarder in cases covered by 425 pp, 461 Abs. 1 of the German Commercial Law or by persons specified in 428, 462 of the German Commercial Law acting intentionally or recklessly, knowing that damage to the goods would be probable. 28. Notification of a claim Claims have to be made in accordance with 438 of the German Commercial Law. 29. Freight forwarding insurance 29.1 The freight forwarder is obliged to cover, at going market rates, his transport-related liability according to ADSp and as legally required to cover standard liabilities with an insurer of his choice. 29.2 Agreements for maximum compensation per claim, event and year are permitted; also contributions from the freight forwarder. 29.3 The freight forwarder may only refer to the ADSp towards his principal if he has arranged sufficient insurance cover at the time of the forwarding instructions are issued. 29.4 If requested by the principal, the freight forwarder has to provide proof of this liability insurance cover 30. Place of fulfilment, place of jurisdiction, applicable law 30.1 The place of fulfilment for all parties to the contract is the location of that branch office of the freight forwarder at which the instructions are directed. 30.2 The place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out the instruction is for all participants, so far as they are business people, the location of that branch office of the freight forwarder at which the instructions are directed. 30.3 The legal relationship between the freight forwarder and the principal or his legal successors is governed by the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. BSL - Information German Freight Forwarders' Standard Terms and Conditions - ADSp - Announcements no.59 dated July 6th, 1998 (in the Bundesanzeiger issue no.130 of July 17th, 1998) no.4 of January 13th, 1999 (Bundesanzeiger issue no.18 of January 28th, 1999) and no. 182 of September 19th, 2001 (Bundesanzeiger issue no 184 of September 29th, 2001). (The following text is a translation from the German language original. In case of disputes the German language original of the ADSp are applicable) Preface The terms and conditions are recommended for use, starting January 1st, 2002, by the Federal Association of German Industry, the Federal Association of German Wholesalers and Exporters, the Federal Association of German Freight Forwarders and Logistics Operators, the Association of German Chambers of Industrie and Commerce, and the German Association of Retailers. This recommendation is not obligatory. Contract parties can formulate different agreements. 1. Interest of the principal and due care The freight forwarder shall act in the interest of his principal and fulfil his duties with due care. 2. Area of application 2.1 The ADSp apply to all contracts for the transportation of goods, irrespective of whether they concern freight forwarding, carriage, warehousing or other services common to the forwarding trade; these also include logistical services commonly provided by freight forwarders in connection with the carriage or storage of goods. 2.2 In the case of forwarding services regulated by sections 453 to 466 of the German Commercial Law (HGB), the freight forwarder is only responsible for arranging the necessary contracts required for the performance of these services, unless other legal provisions take precedence. 2.3 The ADSp are not applicable for contracts that deal exclusively with - packaging, - the carriage of removal goods and their storage, - crane lifting, assembly jobs or heavy lift and high volume transports, except for normal transhipment services of the freight forwarder. 2.4 The ADSp are not applicable for transport contracts with consumers. Consumers are natural persons concluding the contract for reasons other than commercial or in pursuit of their professional activities. 2.5 If trade customs or legal provisions differ from the ADSp, the ADSp take precedence unless these legal provisions are mandatory. For contracts of carriage by air, sea, inland waterways or for multi-modal transports different contractual arrangements may be made in accordance with the terms of carriage devised for these transports. 2.6 The freight forwarder is authorised to agree to normal standard terms and conditions of third parties. 2.7 In the relationship between a principal freight forwarder and an intermediate freight forwarder, the ADSp are deemed to be the general terms and conditions of the intermediate freight forwarder. 3. Instructions, transmission errors, contents, dangerous goods 3.1 Forwarding instructions, other instructions, directives and communications are valid even if given informally. Subsequent modifications must be specifically identifiable as being amendments. The burden of proof for the correct and complete transmission lies with the party referring to it. 3.2 If statements must be made in writing, they are deemed to having been made in writing when using electronic data communication or any other machine readable form for as long as the originator of the message is identifiable. 3.3 The principal must inform the freight forwarder, at the time of giving the instructions, that the transport contract concerns: - dangerous goods - live animals and plants - perishables - valuable goods - currency, bonds and shares or official documents 3.4 The principal must specify in his instructions addresses, marks, numbers, quantity, nature and contents of the packages as well as declaring the properties of the goods, as required by section 3.3 and any other information relevant for the proper execution of the forwarding instructions. 3.5 In the case of dangerous goods, the principal must inform the freight forwarder in writing - at the time of giving the instructions - of the exact nature of the hazard and, if appropriate, about precautionary measures. In the case of dangerous goods subject to the law for the carriage of dangerous goods or other goods, the carriage of which is subject to specific regulations regarding dangerous goods, their handling or their disposal, the principal has to make the necessary declarations required for the proper execution of the forwarding instruction, especially the classification in accordance with the regulations for dangerous goods. 3.6 The freight forwarder is under no obligation to check or add to the specifications made in accordance with sections 3.3 to 3.5. 3.7 The forwarder is under no obligation to verify signatures of statements regarding the goods or on any documents, or to verify the authority of the signatory, unless there is reasonable doubt about the authenticity or authority. 4. Packaging, provision of loading and packaging aids, weighing and checking 4.1 Unless specifically stated, the forwarding instruction does not cover 4.1.1 the packaging of the goods, 4.1.2 the weighing, checking, measures to preserve or enhance the goods and its packaging, unless this is customary for this kind of transaction, 4.1.3 the provision or exchange of pallets or other loading or packaging aids. If they are not swapped one-for-one, they are only picked up as part of a new forwarding instruction. This does not apply if the exchange is intentionally not carried out by the freight forwarder. 4.2 The services under section 4.1 are charged for separately. 5. Customs clearance 5.1 The instruction for shipment to a destination in another country includes instructions for customs clearance, if this is necessary for arranging the transport to the place of destination. 5.2 The freight forwarder is entitled to an extra fee for the customs clearance, over and above the actual costs incurred. 5.3 The instruction to forward bonded goods or to deliver them free house, authorises the freight forwarder to effect the customs clearance and to advance customs and excise duties and fees. 6. Packaging and marking obligation of the principal 6.1 The packages have to be clearly and durably marked by the principal to facilitate their proper handling, e.g. addresses, marks, numbers, symbols for handling and properties; old marks must be removed or made illegible. 6.2 In addition, the principal is under obligation: 6.2.1 to mark all packages belonging to the same consignment in such a way that they are easily recognised as forming one consignment, 6.2.2 to prepare packages in such a way that they may not be accessed without leaving visible trace (adhesive tape, bands, etc. are only permissible when they are individually designed or otherwise difficult to imitate; foil wrapping must be thermally sealed); 6.2.3 in case of a consignment being part of a forwarders consolidation, to group the individual packages or units of this consignment into larger units if their strap length (largest circumference plus longest side) is less than 1 metre; 6.2.4 to combine a consignment of hanging garments consisting of several individual units into wrapped units for easier handling; 6.2.5 to mark packing units with a gross weight of at least 1,000 kilograms with the weight specification as prescribed for heavy loads to be transported by ship. 6.3 Packages are single packages or units of packages, formed by the principal for the purpose of being carried according to the forwarding instruction, e.g., boxes, wireboxes, pallets, handling units, enclosed loading units such as covered wagons, wagons with tarpaulin covers, semi-trailers, swap bodies, containers or igloos. 7. Supervisory duties of the freight forwarder 7.1 At specific interfaces the freight forwarder is under the obligation to: 7.1.1 check packages regarding their quantity, identity and apparent good order and whether seals and fastenings are intact; 7.1.2 document irregularities (e.g. in the accompanying document or by special notification 7.2 An interface is any point at which the responsibility for the packages is passed on to another operator/agent or the handing over point at the end of each stage of the transportation process. 8. Receipt 8.1 Upon request by the principal, the freight forwarder shall issue a certificate of receipt. With this certificate the freight forwarder confirms the quantity and type of packages, but not their contents, value or weight. In the case of bulk goods, full loads and such like the certificate of receipt does not state the gross weight or any other description of the quantity of the goods. 8.2 As proof of delivery the freight forwarder requests from the consignee a receipt of the packages as named in the forwarding instruction or other accompanying transport documents. Should the consignee refuse to sign for the receipt of the goods, the freight forwarder must request further instructions. If the goods have already been unloaded at the consignee, the freight forwarder is entitled to regain possession. 9. Instructions 9.1 An instruction remains valid for the freight forwarder until revoked by the principal. 9.2 In the case of insufficient or impractical instructions the freight forwarder may use his professional judgement. 9.3 An instruction to hold goods at the disposal of a third party can no longer be revoked after instructions from the third party have been received by the freight forwarder. 10. Freight payment, cash on delivery 10.1 The statement by the principal that the instruction is to be executed freight unpaid or that the costs are to be paid by the consignee or a third party does not affect his liability for payment of all charges. 10.2 The statement in section 10.1 does not concern cash on delivery instructions. 11. Deadlines 11.1 In the absence of specific agreements, neither loading or delivery deadlines are guaranteed, nor the sequence of the handling of goods of the same means of transport. 11.2 This does not affect the freight forwarder's statutory liability with regard to missing deadlines. 12. Obstacles 12.1 Obstacles beyond the freight forwarder's control relieve him, for their duration, from the duties that are affected by these obstacles. In the case of such obstacles, the freight forwarder or the principal have the right to withdraw from the contract even if it has already been partially performed. If the freight forwarder or the principal withdraws from the contract, the freight forwarder is entitled to the costs which he deemed to be necessary to be incurred or which were incurred in the interest of the principal. 12.2 The freight forwarder is only obliged within the framework of his ordinary professional care to advise the principal about legal or official restrictions concerning the shipment (e.g., import/export restrictions). If, however, the freight forwarder, through public statements or in the course of negotiations, created the impression that he has expert knowledge about specific circumstances, he has to act appropriately to this knowledge and expertise. 12.3 Governmental and/or official acts beyond the freight forwarder's control do not affect the rights of the freight forwarder towards his principal; the principal is liable towards the freight forwarder for all claims arising out of such acts. Claims of the freight forwarder against the state or third parties are not affected. 13. Delivery Delivery is deemed to have been affected when the goods are handed over to any person present on the premises of the consignee, unless there are apparent reasonable doubts about their authority to receive goods on behalf of the consignee. 14. Right to information 14.1 The freight forwarder is obliged to provide the principal with all necessary information, to inform him, upon request, about the status of the transaction and to provide information about all transactions so far, however, he is only obliged to reveal the costs incurred if he acted in the name of the principal. 14.2 The freight forwarder is obliged to pass everything he receives/obtains while acting for him to the principal. 15. Warehousing 15.1 The choice of warehousing location (own or third party) lies with the freight forwarder. In case of a third party warehouse the freight forwarder must notify the principal in writing and immediately of the warehouse company and its address, or, in case of a warehouse warrant, to mark these on the warrant. 15.2 The principal is at liberty to inspect the warehouse. Objections or complaints about the storage of the goods must be made immediately. If he does not exercise the right of inspection, he waves all rights to objections against the storage and warehousing, for as long as the choice and type of storage complies with the usual professional care of a freight forwarder. 15.3 Access to the warehouse is only granted to the principal during the normal working hours of the freight forwarder and in his company. 15.4 If the principal handles the goods (e.g. sample taking) the freight forwarder may demand that the number, the weight and the status of the goods be inspected together with the principal. If the principal does not agree to this, the freight forwarder is not liable for damage discovered later, unless the damage was clearly not caused by such handling of the goods. 15.5 The principal is liable for all damage caused by him or his staff or agents to the freight forwarder, other warehouse clients or third parties whilst on the premises of the warehouse, unless he, his staff or agents are not responsible for such damage. 15.6 In case of inventory discrepancies, the freight forwarder is entitled to balance shortages and surpluses of the same principal. 15.7 If the freight forwarder has reasonable doubt about the security of his claim upon the value of the goods he is entitled to set a reasonable time limit for the principal to either secure the claims of the freight forwarder or to make alternative provisions for the storage of the goods. If the principal does not comply with this, the freight forwarder is entitled to terminate the contract without further notice. 16. Offers and Payment 16.1 Offers from the freight forwarder and agreements with him regarding price and services always refer to specified own services or those of third parties, and to goods of normal size, weight and nature; they presume normal unfettered transport situations, unimpeded access, the possibility of immediate on-shipment and that freight rates, exchange rates and tariffs upon which the quotation was based remain valid, unless changes could be foreseen under the current circumstances. The note "plus the usual ancillary charges" entitles the freight forwarder to charge for supplements and surcharges. 16.2 All quotations made by the freight forwarder are valid only for immediate acceptance and immediate execution of the relevant task, unless otherwise specified in the quotation, and when the instructions refer to the quotation. 16.3 In case of a cancellation of or withdrawal from the instruction the freight forwarder is entitled to the claims in accordance with 415, 417 of the German Commercial Law (HGB). 16.4 In case of a COD- or other collection instruction being withdrawn retrospectively or if the money is not paid, the forwarder is still entitled to his collection fee. 16.5 If the consignee refuses to accept a consignment destined for him or, if the delivery is impossible for reasons beyond the control of the freight forwarder, the freight forwarder is entitled to the cartage charges for the return of the consignment. 17. Disbursements of the freight forwarder, exemption from third party claims 17.1 The freight forwarder is entitled to reimbursement for outlays which he could reasonably consider appropriate. 17.2 The instruction to accept incoming consignments entitles the freight forwarder - but does not oblige him to advance freight, COD-sums, duties, taxes and other dues in connection with such consignments. 17.3 The principal has to relieve the freight forwarder immediately of demands regarding freight, average demands, customs duties, taxes or other dues directed against the freight forwarder as being agent for or possessor of the goods owned by third parties, when the freight forwarder is not responsible for such payments. The freight forwarder is entitled to take reasonable measures appropriate to protect himself. If the circumstances do not require immediate action, the freight forwarder must request instructions from his principal. 17.4 The principal must inform the freight forwarder in an appropriate way about all public/legal obligations, e.g. regarding customs regulations or trademark obligations, arising from the possession of the goods, unless it may reasonably be deduced from the quotation of the freight forwarder that he is aware of such obligations. 18. Invoices, arrears, foreign currencies 18.1 freight forwarders' invoices are due immediately. 18.2 The debtor is in arrears, without the need of a reminder or any other precondition, ten days after receipt of the invoice, unless legal provisions prescribe a shorter period. 18.3 In the case of his debtor being in arrears, the freight forwarder is entitled to interest of 3% above the base rate charged by the Deutsche Bundesbank (German Federal Reserve Bank) at the time of the debtor being in arrears. 18.4 The freight forwarder can demand from his foreign principals payment either in local or German currency. 18.5 If the freight forwarder owes foreign currency amounts, or if he advances sums in foreign currencies, he can demand payment either in German or in foreign currency. If he demands payment in German currency, the current exchange rate will be used, unless it can be proven that a different rate of exchange must be used or was used. 19. Settlement Claims arising out of the forwarding contract and other related claims may only be set off against counter claims, if these are undisputed. 20. Lien and retention 20.1 The freight forwarder has a lien on all goods in his possession or other valuables in connection with any claim, whether due or not for any services for his principal in accordance with section 2.1. This lien does not exceed the general legal lien which applies. 20.2 The freight forwarder may exercise his lien for claims arising out of other contracts with the principal only if they are undisputed or if the financial situation of the debtor puts the claims of the freight forwarder at risk. 20.3 The time limit of one month as specified in section 1234 of the German commercial Law is superseded in all cases by a time limit of two weeks. 20.4 If the principal is in arrears, the freight forwarder is entitled, after due notice, to sell such a portion of the principal's goods in his possession as is necessary, after appropriate consideration, to meet his claims. 20.5 The freight forwarder is entitled to the usual sales commission on the net proceeds of the sale when exercising his lien. 21. Insurance of the goods 21.1 Irrespective of section 29, the freight forwarder only arranges for the insurance of the goods (e.g. transit or warehousing insurance) if instructed in writing and upon receipt of specifications about the sum to be insured and the risks to be covered. If in doubt, the freight forwarder can use his professional judgement about the type and scope of insurance and to arrange it for the usual terms and conditions. 21.2 If the freight forwarder himself is the policy holder he authorises the principal, upon request, to make claims directly against the insurers. The freight forwarder is then obliged to follow-up these claims only upon written instructions and at the expense and risk of the principal. 21.3 The freight forwarder is entitled to a special fee, apart from his reimbursements, for arranging the insurance, handling claims and other administrative tasks in connection with claims and averages. 22. Liability of the freight forwarder, cession of claims 22.1 The freight forwarder bears liability for all his services (section 2.1) according to legal regulations. Unless specified otherwise, however, the following shall apply. 22.2 If the freight forwarder is only responsible for arranging the contracts required for the services requested, his responsibility is limited to the careful choice of such third party service providers. 22.3 In all cases where the freight forwarder is liable for loss of or damage to goods, his liability will be in accordance with 429, 430 of the German Commercial Law. 22.4 If 425 pp and 461, section 1 of the German Commercial Law are not applicable, the freight forwarder is liable for damage resulting from: 22.4.1 - insufficient packaging or marking by the principal or third parties 22.4.2 - agreed or customary outdoor storage 22.4.3 - theft or robbery ( 243, 244, 249 German Penal Code) 22.4.4 - Acts of God, weather conditions, failure of appliances or wiring, influence of other goods, damage by animals, inherent vice only, if there is evidence of the freight forwarder being at fault. If the damage could have arisen from one of the above circumstances it shall be deemed to have arisen from it. 22.5 If the freight forwarder has a claim against a third party for damage for which he is not liable, or if the freight forwarder has claims in excess of the sum for which he is liable, he must, on request, cede such claim to his principal, unless the freight forwarder, by special agreement, had undertaken to pursue such claims at the cost and risk of his principal. The principal may also demand that the freight forwarder cedes all claims against third parties to him. 437 of the German Commercial Law remains unaffected. If the claims of the principal have been met by the freight forwarder or by the forwarders' insurance, the claim to be ceded is limited to that portion which exceeds that already paid by the freight forwarder or his insurance. 23. Limitation of liability 23.1 The liability of the freight forwarder for loss of or damage to goods, with the exception of warehousing on request, is limited: 23.1.1 to 5 per kilogram of gross weight of the consignment; 23.1.2 in case of damage occurring to goods whilst being carried, the damage is limited - contrary to section 23.1.1 - to the legally limited maximum amount specified for this type of carriage; 23.1.3 in case of a contract of multi-modal carriage - including sea transport - to 2 SDR per kg; 23.1.4 to 1 million or 2 SDR per kg per claim, whichever is the higher. 23.2 If only individual packages or parts of the consignment were damaged or lost the maximum liability is calculated on the basis of the gross weight - of the whole consignment, if it is rendered valueless, - of that part of the consignment that is rendered valueless. 23.3 The liability of the freight forwarder for damage other than to goods, excepting personal injury and damage to goods that are not subject of the contract of transportation, is limited to three times the fee charged by him, per claim. 23.4 The liability of the freight forwarder, irrespective of the number of claims per event is limited to 5 Millions per event or 2 SDR per kg of lost or damaged goods, whichever is the greater; in the case of more than one claimant the freight forwarder's liability is proportionate to their individual