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Lykes Lines Ltd (ID: 3340)
roup as its agent in Iraq Full story ... Canadian authorities impose 24 Hour Rule 27 Feb 2004 New security assessments require detailed cargo notice 24 hours prior to loading for cargo transiting Canada. Full story ... Special Bill - Changes to 24-Hour Rule for NVOCCs 13 Jan 2004 Are you an automated NVOCC customer? Are you aware of the U.S. Customs changes related to the 24-Hour Advance Manifest Rule that came into effect on January 10, 2004? Full story ... North Europe - India Service launched 15 Dec 2003 A weekly, fixed day service between Europe, India and Pakistan Full story ... Expanding our presence in Africa 13 Oct 2003 North-America-Africa service adds call at Abidjan to link to dedicated feeder. Full story ... South Pacific Sprint Launched 4 Oct 2003 Two new services connecting the east and west coasts of North America with Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Full story ... Upgrade to Mediterranean - East Coast South America service 30 Jul 2003 La Spezia, Dakar, Rio de Janeiro and Paranagua added to the route Full story ... CP Ships Security Program 1 Oct 2002 We have established a worldwide security program. Full story ... "> "> CP Ships Security Program Security Q&A CP Ships has a security task force that reports directly to CEO Ray Miles. It represents all regions where CP Ships operates, all seven CP Ships brands (ANZDL, Canada Maritime, Cast, Contship Containerlines, Italia Line, Lykes Lines and TMM Lines) and Montreal Gateway Terminals. Members are responsible for ensuring security compliance throughout their areas of responsibility. As a matter of course CP Ships gives high priority to security and has traditionally supported industry and government efforts to ensure the safe carriage of cargo. In the US, CP Ships is a long-term member of the Maritime Security Council and Sea Carrier Initiative. It also cooperates closely with other international programs. CP Ships ensures high standards of operational security by reviewing and updating company security programs regularly and by working closely with intermodal transportation partners, marine terminals and ship managers. As a result of September 11th, several government-sponsored initiatives have been launched, which CP Ships broadly supports. When US Customs introduced the voluntary Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) in July 2002, CP Ships signed up on the first day. Canadian ports such as Montreal, a major CP Ships gateway and where CP Ships operates one of Canada's largest container handling facilities, were the first non-US ports to welcome US Customs inspectors under the Container Security Initiative. CP Ships has been working with the US, Canadian and other governments on how best to strengthen security at North American ports and borders without threatening the smooth flow of foreign commerce. In the US, CP Ships cooperates closely with the World Shipping Council, the liner shipping industry's US representative organization. Ray Miles is Chairman of WSC and CP Ships is a member of WSC's security task force.   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Lykes Lines profile Lykes Lines is one of the U.S. liner industry's longest enduring brands. It began as Lykes Bros. Steamship Company in 1899, with a wooden schooner transporting cattle from the U.S. Gulf to Cuba. In the 1920s, the line expanded, opening offices in Europe, and by the 1930s trade routes extended to the Mediterranean and Asia. In 1979, the Lykes Letitia was the first US-flag ship to call at a port in China since the revolution there. In 1997, the line was acquired by CP Ships, and has since expanded over much of the globe. Today the line operates services between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Asia, India, Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, Central and South America the Caribbean and Australasia. Its services include those previously operated under the Ivaran and CCAL brands. Lykes Lines has a strong reputation for innovation, especially in e-commerce. The unique Route Finder function on its website is a prime example of its service offering continually developing new facilities to help customers. Five of the ships in the Lykes Lines fleet operate under the US flag (on the Gulf Atlantic Sprint, Loop 1). This enables it to bid for U.S. government and military cargo – a significant business on the transatlantic. Lykes Lines has the most extensive service coverage of any line in the CP Ships group. It has won several awards including the IFW Shipping Line of the Year, the CIFFA award for Best Service to Africa and the Lloyd's Loading List award for Fastest Transit Times on the North Atlantic. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Lykes Lines History Lykes Lines is one of the longest established shipping lines in the United States. Before the company’s takeover by CP Ships in 1997, it was known as Lykes Brothers Steamship Company, which traces its roots back to 1899.     The Lykes family owned cattle ranches and started the line as a means to transport their cattle from the United States to Cuba. They expanded the operation to offer the service to others and in 1906 Lykes Brothers Steamship Company was born. The company, run by seven brothers, began operating chartered schooners, side-wheel steamers and other craft between the US West Gulf and Caribbean ports. During the First World War, Lykes began operating entirely as a US-flag carrier. In 1922, the first vessels were purchased - five war-built US-flag ships. Over the next few years, Lykes ships began to extend beyond the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean and offices were opened in the UK and other European countries. In 1933, Lykes purchased 52 ships from the Dixie and Southern States Lines, making the company one of the US’s leading ocean carriers with a total of 67 ships. Lykes added new trade routes – in 1941, services were started between the US Gulf and South/East Africa and in 1945 Lykes entered the West Coast South America trade. During the Second World War, all US ships were requisitioned for essential transportation and at the peak of the fighting, Lykes operated 125 cargo ships of all types, carrying 60 million tons of cargo. Overall, 22 Lykes ships were lost through enemy action, with the loss of 272 lives. Canadian Pacific Ltd (the former parent of CP Ships) purchased Lykes Lines, the liner services of Lykes Bros Inc, in July 1997. In January 1999, CP Ships formed a 50-50 joint venture with TMM Grupo of Mexico. The joint venture, called Americana Ships, combined the strengths of Lykes Lines and TMM Lines. When CP Ships acquired 100% of the joint venture in 2001 and, as part of company-wide organisational changes, the name Americana Ships was dropped.   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Lykes Lines awards 2004 - Star Performer - Fastest Transit Time, North Atlantic, Lloyd's Loading List Awards. - Best Carrier to Africa, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association. 2003 - Finalist in IFW Shipping Line of the Year Award. - Best Carrier to Africa, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA), Central Division. 2002 - Star Performer - Fastest Transit Time, Lloyd's Loading List Awards. - Best Carrier to Africa, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association. 2001 - Best Carrier to Africa, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association. - Star Performer - Fastest Transit Time, Lloyd's Loading List Awards. 2000 - Best Carrier to Africa, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association. - Ryder System Inc Carrier Quality Award. 1999 - Winner IFW (International Freighting Weekly) Shipping Line of the Year. - Transportation Supplier of the Year Award ? The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. ? 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Screensavers You can download a colorful Lykes Lines screensaver from here by clicking on any one of three images below. All are compatible with Windows 95/98 and NT. All are in self expanding .zip format. Please read this Disclaimer before installing any screensaver. 530k 2 mins 33.6k connection 764k 3 mins 33.6k connection 611k 2.5 mins 33.6k connection   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Lykes Lines On-Line Door to door delivery (not just port to port) Open the door to our intermodal services. If you thought that Lykes Lines could only deliver your cargo port to port-think again. We can make the business of logistics a lot easier. And save you money. We will arrange to drop off a container (or containers) at your company’s premises, and leave it with you for an agreed time while you load it up. When the container is ready, we’ll pick it up, truck or railroad it to the port, load it on our ships and transport it to its destination port. From there we will organize onward delivery to the final destination. Sound simple? It is. And because you’re dealing with only one party-Lykes Lines-a lot of other things become simpler too. Like paperwork. We take care of a lot of it for you, so you cut down on the time spent on administration. Here’s another advantage. Because you get all of the costs on one invoice, it makes it easier for you to calculate how much should be added to the price of re-sellable goods in order to recoup the costs of shipping. So how do we do it? Organization. We have a comprehensive transportation network in most of the countries we serve. We own trucking lines in several countries and we have very competitive agreements with independent railroads and trucking companies. They know the standards we expect-and they deliver them along with our containers. We have our own people spread across the United States, and Europe and in South America, Mexico and Asia too. So when problems arise (as they sometimes do), we can solve them quickly, on the spot. Our intermodal service is available on every route we serve. It’s reliable, efficient and competitive. How easy is it to use? As easy as opening a door.   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Chilling out with the cool blue Reefers-or temperature controlled containers to give them their proper name-are specialized pieces of equipment which require specialized knowledge to operate. We’ve got plenty of both. Fresh fruit. Vegetables. Flowers. These are all goods that have to be kept at a constant temperature (above freezing) to prevent damage occurring. Which means using equipment that’s carefully maintained to ensure that temperature fluctuations do not occur. Which is why you should talk to us. We have many years of experience in transporting these specialized cargos. We monitor the temperature of each container every step of the way - from the moment we pick up the container from you to the moment we deliver it to your consignee. So when our customers deliver a consignment of frozen meat into our care, it stays frozen right to its destination. And when we are asked to ensure a consignment doesn’t freeze (wine merchants, for example, prefer their product to stay liquid), we’re happy to oblige. Equally important (but often forgotten by some shipping lines) is the airflow inside the container. Rotten air means rotten goods. We make sure you never have to kick up a stink about the reefers we deliver to you. More about our equipment What kind of equipment do we use? Check the specifications of our reefer fleet. Ultimately, whether or not the consignments you despatch in a temperature controlled container arrive undamaged depends on the skill and experience of the carrier you choose. When you choose Lykes Lines, you can guarantee we’ll never leave you out in the cold.   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Our new cargo insurance gives you extra security Arranging cargo insurance used to be a confusing and time-consuming business. Not any more. Now we can arrange all-risk, zero-deductible cargo insurance at the same time you make a booking with us. The advantage to you It’s quick. It’s simple. And it’s convenient! Not only that, insurance rates are also very competitive too. The insurance cover is arranged at the same time that you make a booking with us. The policy is valid not only for the ocean part of the journey but also for transportation by truck and rail. That means your consignment is covered from warehouse to warehouse. Claims are handled directly by the insurance underwriters through their worldwide claims offices. Clear instructions on how to claim are printed on the Certificate of Insurance. How it works 1. When you call our customer service department to make a booking, your customer service representative will ask you if you want Lykes Lines to arrange cargo insurance for you. 2. If the answer is yes, our representative will ask you a series of simple questions about the type of cargo and its value. 3. From the information you give us, we’ll be able to calculate immediately an insurance rate. 4. If you’re happy with the quotation, your customer service representative will issue an Insurance Certificate. The certificate can then be sent to you by e-mail or by fax. 5. Confirmation of the insurance is itemized on the bill of lading that we send to you. For more details, speak to your local sales or customer service representative.   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line OFFICE CONTACTS SEARCH United States of America World Headquarters - Tampa, FL Toll Free Telephone Fax Lykes Lines Ltd, LLC 401 East Jackson Street Suite 3300 Tampa FL 33602 0800 5953774 0800 8776124555 0800 8775154997 0800 5391630 +1 813 2764600 +1 813 3071624 Tampa Direct access to US Customer Service and Documentation Export Imports +1 800 5953774 +1 866 315 9537 Tampa Direct access to US Customer Service and Documentation - Toll Free Fax Export Documentation Hazmat Imports Equipment +1 877 6124555 +1 813 2764555 +1 877 515 4997 800 539 1630/ 813 307 1630 +1 813 307 1626 800 423 1624/ 813 307 1624 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. 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Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Corporate Security Country Regulations   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line CARRYING DANGEROUS GOODS BANNED PRODUCTS RESTRICTED PRODUCTS UN NUMBERS 1131 - 1517 UN NUMBERS 1556 - 2003 UN NUMBERS 2067 - 2788 UN NUMBERS 2801 - 2998 UN NUMBERS 3005 - 3194 UN NUMBERS 3203 - 3294 UN NUMBERS 3314 - 3376 This document lists dangerous goods that may not be accepted for transport by CP Ships and sets forth the conditions under which certain others may be accepted. Prohibitions and restrictions imposed by other parties, such as vessel sharing partners, ports, owners of chartered ships, and various national and international authorities, may impose other conditions or further limit the dangerous goods that may be accepted on particular services, ships or routes. For enquiries on the carriage of any specific hazardous commodity please consult your regional Hazmat-desk: The hazardous material teams are located in each regional office: Tampa, Florida (Canada shall be administered from Montreal) Gatwick, England Sydney, Australia Hong Kong Top of page BANNED PRODUCTS INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES, CLASS 6.2 These substances shall not be accepted under any circumstances. UN 3172 of class 6.1 UN 3245 class 9 UN 2016 class 6.1 ASBESTOS Blue Asbestos UN2212 Brown Asbestos UN2212 White Asbestos UN2590 HAZARDOUS WASTE Hazardous waste shipment of all classes is banned both import/export including transshipment into the United States. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB) These products will not be accepted under any circumstances. This includes transformers that contain or have contained these products unless cleaned by a qualified contractor. Polychlorinated Biphenyl UN 2315 Polyhalogenated Biphenys UN 3151 Polyhalogenated Terphenyls UN 3152 PHENOLS With severe tainting and/or carcinogenic properties will not be accepted under any circumstances. BANNED PHENOLS: shipped under UN 3077 2, 4 D ((2,4-dichlorophenoxy) acetic acid) FISSILE RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL OF CLASS 7 This shall not be accepted under any circumstances. Top of page RESTRICTED PRODUCTS All restricted products require pre-clearance from the hazardous cargo group before being accepted. Some products in this category may not be accepted or will be accepted under certain conditions. All dangerous cargo, especially these products, may be subject to an independent vanning survey and may be rejected if that survey reveals any deficiencies. PHENOLS Products identified as having phenol content must be reviewed to determine if they should be added to the list of vanned phenols. EXPLOSIVES Including all of Class 1 and products with an explosive sub risk RADIOACTIVES, CLASS 7 All class 7 requires prior approval before being accepted. Fissile materials are banned. CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE UN NOS. 1748, 2208, 2880: This may be accepted under the following conditions: In tablet form and packed in canisters or drums; Loose product in drums of no more than 45 kilos capacity; Container properly stuffed and secured, including provision for air circulation; Origin of product must be known; Product from China requires test report from sample of shipment; May require survey at load port. HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS IN OPERATING REEFERS: All hazardous cargo in operating reefers requires prior approval. Classes 6.1, 3 and 5.2 may be accepted only under the following conditions: All products with an explosive sub risk shall not be accepted. All products in class 6.1 will ordinarily not be accepted but limited exceptions may be made. Methods of Temperature Control for Classes 4.1 and 5.2 This includes products with a risk of self-accelerating decomposition, including some of classes 4.1 and 5.2 that are assigned a control and emergency temperature. These products will be accepted only under the following conditions. Class 4.1 and 5.2 will be accepted only in shipper s owned equipment (reefers) with dual systems and must meet all the requirements of the latest Amendment of the IMDG Code, Chapter 7.7. The cargo must be onboard the ship for no longer than 10 days. Class 3 will be considered only if the flashpoint is not less than 0c and the reefer is set at 10c below the flashpoint. LIGHTERS AND REFILLS UN 1057 Both disposable and refillable lighters and refills containing flammable gas may be accepted with prior approval. FISHMEAL AND FISH SCRAP UN2216, class 9, may be accepted with no other restriction In packaged form only. Non-hazardous and stabilized. UN 1374, class 4.2 with no moisture content limit, shall not be accepted. UN 1374, with limited moisture content should have prior approval. OTHER RESTRICTED HAZARDOUS CARGOES There are a number of products not listed here by names that are restricted for one or more of the following reasons: Products requiring competent authority approval for some aspect of transport; Material that is restricted from vessels carrying class 1; N.O.S. entries that cover some substances that are banned in the IMDG Code; Products requiring special stowage, such as those for which hatches may need to be opened; Cargo of class 9 that may evolve flammable vapors and requires special stowage; Other cargo that the Hazardous Cargo Committee determines poses unusual hazards or for which special handling may be required. Top of page The following table contains a list of UN numbers, in numeric order and a brief explanation of the restriction: UN NUMBERS 1131 - 1517 RESTRICTION REMARKS 1131 Prohibited on any ship carrying class 1 with the exception of class1.4S 1194 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1259 Prohibited on any ship carrying class 1 with the exception of class 1.4S 1268 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1310 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1320 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1321 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1322 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1336 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1337 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1344 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1347 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1348 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1349 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1354 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1355 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1356 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1357 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1366 Prohibited on any ship carrying class 1 with the exception of Class 1.4S 1370 Prohibited on any ship carrying class 1 with the exception of Class 1.4S 1386 Material having special stowage considerations 1395 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 1398 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 1405 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 1408 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 1450 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1461 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1462 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1471 Material having special stowage considerations 1482 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1517 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval UN NUMBERS 1556 - 2003 RESTRICTION REMARKS 1556 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1571 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 1613 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1642 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1760 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1802 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1826 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 1873 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 1935 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1942 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 1966 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1986 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1988 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1989 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 1992 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2003 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval UN NUMBERS 2067 - 2788 RESTRICTION REMARKS 2067 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code; Special stowage consideration; Restricted to 10 containers per vessel 2068 Material having special stowage considerations 2069 Material having special stowage considerations 2070 Material having special stowage considerations 2071 Material having special stowage considerations; Restricted to 10 containers per vessel 2211 Material having special stowage considerations 2249 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 2426 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 2430 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2555 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 2556 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 2557 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 2626 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 2627 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 2733 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2758 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2760 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2762 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2764 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2772 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2776 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2778 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2780 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2782 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2784 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2787 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2788 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval UN NUMBERS 2801 - 2998 RESTRICTION REMARKS 2801 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2810 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2845 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval; Prohibited on any ship carrying class1 with the exception of class 1.4S 2852 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 2902 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2903 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2907 Desensitized explosives of class 4.1, require prior approval 2920 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2922 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2927 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2929 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2956 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 2968 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 2988 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2991 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2992 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2993 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2994 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2995 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2996 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2997 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 2998 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval UN NUMBERS 3005 - 3194 RESTRICTION REMARKS 3005 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3006 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3009 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3010 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3011 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3012 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3013 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3014 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3015 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3016 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3017 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3018 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3019 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3020 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3021 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3024 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3025 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3026 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3048 Substance requiring weathering, content or other certifications 3049 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3050 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3051 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3052 Carriage in portable tank may require competent approval 3053 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval; Prohibited on any ship carrying class1 with the exception of class 1.4S 3076 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3097 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3100 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3101 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3102 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3111 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3112 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3121 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3126 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3127 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3128 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3129 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3139 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3131 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3132 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3133 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3135 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3137 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3145 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3176 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3194 Prohibited on any ship carrying class1 with the exception of class 1.4S UN NUMBERS 3203 - 3294 RESTRICTION REMARKS 3203 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval; Prohibited on any ship carrying class1 with the exception of class 1.4S 3207 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3210 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 3212 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 3213 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 3214 Some substances is prohibited as per IMDG Code 3221 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3222 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3231 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3232 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3248 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3249 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3255 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport; Prohibited on any ship carrying class1 with the exception of class 1.4S 3273 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3275 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3276 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3278 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3279 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3280 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3281 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3282 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3286 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3287 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3289 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3294 Prohibited on any ship carrying class1 with the exception of class 1.4S UN NUMBERS 3314 - 3376 RESTRICTION REMARKS 3314 Material having special stowage considerations 3315 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3317 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3319 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport; Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3343 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3344 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport; Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3346 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3347 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3348 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3350 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3351 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3352 Carriage in portable tank may require competent authority approval 3357 Require competent authority approval for some or all aspects of transport 3364 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3365 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3366 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3367 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3368 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3369 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3370 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 3376 Desensitized explosive of class 4.1, require prior approval 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of Carriage CP Ships uniform Bill of Lading and Sea Waybill Note. Where this document is issued as a Non Negotiable Sea Waybill, all references herein to "Bill of Lading", except those in Clauses 1 (f) and 16 (g) below, shall be read to mean "Sea Waybill" DEFINITIONS CARRIER'S TARIFF LAW AND JURISDICTION SUBCONTRACTING/HIMALAYA CLAUSE CARRIER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND CLAUSE PARAMOUNT CONTAINER AND OPTIONAL STOWAGE STATEMENTS RELATING TO THE GOODS INSPECTION OF GOODS DANGEROUS/HAZARDOUS/DAMAGING, (DANGEROUS GOODS) REGULATIONS RELATING TO GOODS DECK CARGO MATTERS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE METHODS AND ROUTE OF CARRIAGE FREIGHT LIEN NOTIFICATION AND DELIVERY NOTICE OF CLAIM TIME FOR SUIT GENERAL DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY GENERAL AVERAGE (GA) VALIDITY AND SUPERCESSION BOTH TO BLAME COLLISION CLAUSE (BIMCO) 1. DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT: a) Carriage: means acts undertaken by the Carrier in relation to the Goods including transportation, loading, unloading, handling, stowage and, where applicable either under local law or under the terms of this Bill of Lading, storing, warehousing, discharging, care and custody. b) Carrier: means the company identified as the Carrier on the front of this Bill of Lading. c) Container: includes any ISO standard container, flat rack, trailer, or other item of transportation equipment in conformance with ISO standards. d) Freight: includes all charges payable to the Carrier in accordance with the applicable tariff and this Bill of Lading. e) Goods: means the whole or any part of the cargo accepted from the Merchant and includes any Container, pallet or similar article of transport or packaging. f) Hague Rules: means the provisions of the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to Bills of Lading signed at Brussels on 25th August 1924 as amended by the Protocol signed at Brussels on 23rd February 1968 ( the Hague-Visby Amendments) and by the Protocol signed at Brussels on December 21st 1979. g) Merchant: includes the shipper, consignee, receiver of the Goods; any Person owning, accepting or entitled to the possession of the Goods or of this Bill of Lading including the lawful holder of the Bill of Lading and anyone acting on behalf of any such persons including non vessel operating common carriers and freight forwarders. h) Multi-Modal Transport: arises if the place of receipt and/or the place of delivery are indicated on the face hereof in the relevant spaces. i) Package: includes Container, flat rack, van, trailer, pallet, tank or skid. Vehicles, yachts and machinery shall be deemed to be Packages. j) Person: includes an individual, group, company or other entity. k) Port to Port Shipment: arises if the Carriage is not Multi-Modal Transport. l) Sub-contractor: includes Owners and operators of Vessels (other than the Carrier), stevedores, terminal and groupage operators, Underlying Carriers and any independent contractor employed by the Carrier in performance of the Carriage. m) Underlying Carrier: includes any water, rail, motor, air or other carrier utilised by the Carrier for any part of the transportation of the shipments covered by this Bill of Lading. n) Vessel: includes the ship named on the face of this Bill of Lading, all substituted, subcontracted and feeder vessels, and all means of sea transportation, however described, which substitute in whole or in part, for the vessel named on the face hereof. Top of page 2. CARRIER'S TARIFF The terms and conditions of the Carrier's applicable tariff are incorporated herein, including those provisions relating to Container and vehicle demurrage. Copies of the relevant provisions of the applicable tariff are obtainable upon request. In the event of any inconsistency between this Bill of Lading and the applicable tariff, this Bill of Lading shall prevail. Top of page 3. LAW AND JURISDICTION a) Shipments to and from Ports outside the United States of America (U.S.): Unless the Carrier otherwise agrees in writing, any claim by the Merchant shall be referred to the exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court of Justice, England, which shall apply English law. Any claim by the Carrier shall be referred at Carrier's sole option to the High Court of Justice, England, or to London Arbitration under the current rules of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), with each appointing its own arbitrator, the two so chosen appointing a third, English Law to apply. In the event of an award the arbitrators shall award simple interest. b) Shipments to and from Ports of the U.S.: Except as provided in the second sentence hereof, any claim shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York, which shall apply U.S. Law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at Carrier's sole option, any claim hereunder may be dealt with as set out in 3 a) above. c) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) above, all shipments to and from ports of Mexico shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Mexico City Federal Court, which shall apply Mexican Law. Top of page 4. SUBCONTRACTING/ HIMALAYA CLAUSE a) The Carrier shall be entitled to sub-contract on any terms the whole or any part of the Carriage, loading, unloading, storing, warehousing, handling and any or all duties whatsoever undertaken by the Carrier in relation to the Goods. b) The Merchant undertakes that no claim or allegation whatsoever shall be made against any servant, agent, or Sub-contractor of the Carrier (including owners, master and crew of any Vessel) which imposes or attempts to impose upon any of them, or any property or vessel owned or demised chartered by any of them, any liability whatsoever in connection with the Goods and if any such claim or allegation should nevertheless be made, to indemnify the Carrier against all consequences thereof. Without prejudice to the aforesaid, every servant, agent and Sub-contractor shall have the benefit of all provisions herein benefiting the Carrier as if such provisions were expressly for their benefit and in entering into this contract the Carrier, to the extent of those provisions, does so not only on his behalf, but also as agent and trustee for such servants, agents and Sub-contractors. c) In entering into this Bill of Lading contract the Carrier does so not only on its own behalf, but also as agent and trustee for such Sub-contractors, their servants and agents. Top of page 5. CARRIER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND CLAUSE PARAMOUNT a) Port-to Port Shipments. 1. Except as provided in sub-paragraph (2), when loss or damage has occurred between the time of passing ships rail on loading of the Goods at the "Port of Loading" and the time of passing ships rail on discharge at the "Port of Discharge", then the Hague Rules shall be compulsorily applicable to this Bill of Lading. The Carrier shall be under no liability whatsoever for loss of, or damage to, the Goods, howsoever occurring, if such loss or damage arises prior to loading onto, or subsequent to the discharge from, the Vessel. Where the Carrier arranges any transportation, storage, handling or other service whatsoever in respect of the Goods prior to loading or subsequent to discharge from the Vessel, it does so solely as agent of the Merchant and at Merchants risk. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that any applicable compulsory law provides to the contrary, the Carrier shall have the benefit of every right, defence, limitation and liberty set forth in the Hague Rules as applied by this Clause during such additional compulsory period of responsibility. 2. Notwithstanding anything contained in Clause 5 (a) (1) above, in the event that this Bill of Lading covers shipments to or from the U.S., then the U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1936 ("COGSA") shall be compulsorily applicable and shall also govern before the Goods are loaded on and after they are discharged from the Vessel provided, however, that the Goods at said times are legally considered to be in the actual custody of the Carrier, an Underlying Carrier or Sub-contractor. b) Multi-Modal Transport. 1. With respect to Multi-Modal Transport from, to, or within the U.S., where the Goods are in the custody of an Underlying Carrier or Sub-contractor, Carrier's liability shall be governed by the provisions of Clause 5 (a) (2) above. In the event Clause 5 (a) (2) is held inapplicable to such Multi-Modal transport from, to or within the US, then Carrier's liability shall be governed by and be subject to the terms and conditions of the Underlying Carrier's Bill of Lading and/or tariff which is incorporated herein as if herein set forth at length. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, in the event there is a private contract of carriage between the Carrier and an Underlying Carrier or Sub-contractor, such Multi Modal Transport will be governed by the terms and conditions of said contract which shall be incorporated herein as if set forth at length and copies shall be available to the Merchant at any office of the Carrier upon request. When the "Place of Receipt" box overleaf has been utilised, any notation on this Bill of Lading of "on board", "loaded on board", "shipped on board" or words to like effect, shall be deemed to mean on board the means of transportation performing the Carriage from the "Place of Receipt" to the "Port of Loading" set out overleaf. 2. With respect to all Multi-Modal Transport outside the U.S. where COGSA is not contractually applicable, and outside Mexico, the Hague Rules shall apply whether the loss or damage occurs on land or sea. 3. With respect to loss/damage to Goods during the portion of the Carriage as relates to road Carriage between countries in Europe, liability shall be determined in accordance with the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road. ("CMR") dated 19th May 1956; and during rail Carriage between Countries in Europe according to the International Agreement on Railway Transports ("CIM") dated 25th February 1961. With respect to loss/damage to Goods during the portion of the Carriage as relates to road or rail transportation within a State other than the U.S., then liability shall be determined in accordance with the internal law of such State and/or any International convention which is compulsorily applicable by the laws of such State. In the absence of such laws or conventions then the provisions of Clause 5 (b) (4) will apply. 4. In the event the provisions of this subsection 5 (b) (1 to 3) are held inapplicable to any aspect of the Carriage covered by local law or International Convention or otherwise, the Carrier shall nevertheless be relieved of liability for loss or damage occurring during the Carriage if such loss or damage was caused by any event which the Carrier could not avoid and the consequences whereof he could not prevent by the exercise of reasonable diligence. c) Subrogation When any claims are paid by the Carrier to the Merchant, the Carrier shall be automatically subrogated to all rights of the Merchant against all others, including Underlying Carriers, on account of such loss or damage. Top of page 6. CONTAINERS AND OPTIONAL STOWAGE a) Generally 1. This Bill of Lading shall at all times govern the Carrier's obligations in connection with or arising out of the supplying of a Container to the Merchant, whether before, during or after the Carriage. 2. The Carrier may, at any time, and without notice to the Merchant, unpack and remove Goods which have been packed into a Container and forward them in another Container or otherwise. 3. Except when Goods are containerised by the Carrier, the Merchant is solely responsible for selecting the proper type of Container for the Goods. The Carrier is not liable for any loss caused by the unfitness of the Container for Carriage of the particular Goods being shipped. 4. Superficial rust, oxidation or condensation inside the Container or any like condition due to moisture is not the responsibility of the Carrier. 5. The Merchant shall indemnify the Carrier against any loss, damage, liability or expense arising from any act or omission by the Merchant, his servants, or agents, arising directly or indirectly from, but not limited to, the packing or stowage of cargo in the Container or its use including handling thereof. b) Carrier Supplied Containers. 1. If Containers supplied by or for the Carrier are unpacked at the Merchant's premises, the Merchant is responsible for returning the empty Container in working condition with interiors brushed and cleaned. The Containers must be returned to the point or place designated by the Carrier within the time prescribed failing which the Merchant will be liable for all resulting direct, incidental and consequential damages including demurrage, detention and per diem charges, however designated. 2. The Merchant's use of a Carrier supplied Container shall be conclusive proof of its sound condition and its fitness for the Goods. c) Merchant Packed Containers. With respect to Containers packed by the Merchant: 1. The Merchant is solely responsible for inspecting the Container before packing to ascertain its soundness; if necessary cleaning the Container before packing; and properly packing, blocking and bracing the Goods inside the Container. 2. The Carrier is not liable for any loss caused by any defective condition of the Container (unless the Container was supplied by the Carrier and the defect was latent); the Merchant's failure to clean the Container before packing; or the manner in which the Container has been packed. d) Special Container. 1. The Carrier does not undertake to provide Goods with any special care nor to carry them in any special Container, nor to carry any special Containers packed by or for the Merchant. Instead, the Carrier will treat such Goods as ordinary Goods and such special Container as standard dry cargo shipping Containers. 2. The Merchant's attention is drawn to the fact that refrigerated Containers are not designed to freeze or to chill down Goods which, at the time of packing into the Container, are not at or below the temperature designated for Carriage. The Carrier is not responsible for Goods which at packing are of a higher temperature than that required for Carriage. 3. In no case does the Carrier accept responsibility for the proper functioning of special Containers supplied by or for the Merchant. 4. Any waiver or variation of this Clause 6 d) must be noted on the face of this Bill of Lading, but will take effect only after all Freight has been paid. e) Container Chassis. Except in case of Carrier supplied chassis, it is, at all times, the obligation of the Merchant, and not the Carrier, to choose the proper platform, chassis or trailer for any Container, and to properly place a Container on a platform, chassis or trailer. If any Person in the Carrier's control or employment undertakes to engage in any such activities, they shall be considered as agents or servants of the Merchant. f) Container seals. The Merchant undertakes to deliver Containers to the Carrier with an intact high security seal in place. In the event the Container is not so sealed, the Carrier reserves the right, at Merchant's expense, to return the Container to the Merchant for resealing, or to affix a seal. In the latter case the Carrier is deemed to be acting on the instruction of, on behalf of and as agent for the Merchant. Top of page 7. STATEMENTS RELATING TO THE GOODS. a) If any particulars of a letter of credit, import licence, sales contract, invoice, order number, document or transaction to which the Carrier is not a party are shown on the face of this Bill of Lading, those particulars are included solely at the Merchant's request and for his convenience. The inclusion of those particulars is not a declaration of value and in no way affects the Carrier's liability under this Bill of Lading. b) All statements in this Bill of Lading such as "shippers weight load & count" mean that the Goods were loaded, packed or stuffed by the Merchant, and all descriptions of such Goods (including marks and numbers, numbers & kind of Packages, description, quantity, quality, weight, measure, nature, kind, value or any other particulars) are furnished by the Merchant and have not been checked by the Carrier. c) The Carrier does not have the facilities to weigh sealed Containers or Packages at the load port and has neither inspected their contents nor weighed them. Any references in this Bill of Lading such as "On Board", "Shipped on Board" or "Clean on Board" relate solely to the Containers or Packages and not to their contents. d) The Carrier shall not be liable for damages caused by non-receipt or misdescription of the Goods in this Bill of Lading under the circumstances described in this Clause 7. Top of page 8. INSPECTION OF GOODS The Carrier and any Persons authorised by the Carrier are entitled, but under no obligation, to open any Container, Package or shipping unit at any time either to inspect the contents or if requested or ordered to do so by any governmental authority. The Carrier is not liable for any loss arising out of the opening or inspection of the Goods. Top of page CPUN BL A4 Rev. December 2003 9. DANGEROUS/HAZARDOUS/DAMAGING, (DANGEROUS) GOODS The Merchant will not tender any Dangerous Goods for Carriage without giving the Carrier prior specific written notice of their Dangerous nature, and marking the outside of the Container and Goods as required by law. If Dangerous Goods are delivered to the Carrier without marking or without its consent, they may be destroyed, disposed of, abandoned or rendered harmless without compensation to, and at the cost of the Merchant. The Carrier has no obligation to make any General Average contribution in respect of undeclared or unmarked Dangerous Goods. In addition to complying with the requirement of Clause 6, above, the Merchant shall be solely responsible for packing all Dangerous goods in a manner sufficient to comply with law, regulations and/or international convention and adequate to withstand the risk of Carriage. Before Carriage, the Merchant must obtain from the Carrier a special stowage order giving consent to the Carriage of such Goods. Top of page 10. REGULATIONS RELATING TO GOODS The Merchant shall comply with all regulations or requirements of customs, port and other authorities and shall bear and pay all duties, fines, imposts, expenses or losses including but not limited to those arising from delays, re-stowage and re-routing costs incurred or suffered by the Merchant, the Carrier or other parties by reason of any illegal, untimely, incorrect, amended, incomplete or insufficient marking, numbering, sealing, notification or addressing of the Goods and indemnify the Carrier in respect thereof. In addition to the liberties set out in Cl 10, 12 and 13 hereof, the Carrier reserves the right, at Merchants expense to; refuse to load, unload, return, re-route or otherwise dispose of any goods in respect of which the Carrier has reason to believe the Merchant has not complied with regulations regarding import or export notification or security issues. Top of page 11. DECK CARGO a) Goods, including Goods packed in Containers by the Carrier or the Merchant, may be carried on deck without notice to the Merchant. Goods, other than livestock, stowed in any covered-in-space, or packed in a Container carried on deck shall be deemed to be stowed under deck for all purposes including, where applicable, COGSA and the Hague Rules. b) If Goods not shipped in Containers are shipped on deck according to the custom of carrying such Goods, or if the on deck Carriage is stated on the face of this Bill of Lading, then the Carrier is not liable for any loss or damage howsoever caused. c) To the extent that Clause 11 (a) or (b) is adjudged to be inapplicable or unenforceable, the Carrier shall have all defences available under this Bill of Lading or any other law including COGSA and the Hague Rules. Top of page 12. MATTERS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE a) The Carrier is under no obligation to take any particular measures with respect to the Goods. However, if at any time it appears that Carriage of all or any part of the Goods cannot safely or properly be continued at all or without incurring additional expense, or taking additional measures, then the Carrier may: 1. abandon the Carriage of the Goods, or 2. take any measures and incur any reasonable additional expense to continue the Carriage, to store the Goods ashore or afloat under cover or in the open, at any place. b) If at any time the Carriage is or is likely to be affected by any hindrance, risk, delay, difficulty or disadvantage of any kind (other than the inability to effect safe, proper or further Carriage of the Goods), the Carrier may: 1. without notice to the Merchant, abandon Carriage of the Goods and place them at the Merchant's disposal at any place or port which the Carrier deems safe and convenient; and/or 2. upon notice to the Merchant, suspend Carriage of the Goods and stow them ashore or afloat. The Carrier will try to forward the Goods as soon as possible after the cause of the suspension has been removed, but the Carrier makes no representations or warranties as to the maximum period of time between removal of the cause of suspension and forwarding of the Goods. c) The Carrier's abandonment or suspension of Carriage shall not end or suspend any of its defences. The Carrier's suspension of Carriage shall not affect its right to subsequently abandon Carriage. d) In any of these situations, the Carrier shall, nevertheless, be entitled to full freight on the Goods received for transportation and the Merchant shall pay any additional cost of Carriage to and delivery and storage at any such place or port. Top of page 13. METHODS AND ROUTE OF CARRIAGE a) The Carrier may at any time and without notice to the Merchant: 1. use any means of Carriage whatsoever; 2. transfer the Goods from one conveyance to another including but not limited to transhipping or carrying them on a Vessel (other than that named on the face of this Bill of Lading); 3. proceed by any route in the Carrier's discretion (whether or not the nearest or most direct or customary or advertised route), at any speed, and proceed to or stay at any place or port whatsoever, once or more often, and in any order; 4. load, unload and/or store the Goods at any place or port (whether or not the place of delivery or port of discharge); 5. comply with orders, directions or recommendations given by any governmental authority, or by any body purporting to be a governmental authority, or by any Persons authorised under the terms of the insurance of the Vessel; or 6. permit the Vessel to proceed with or without pilots, to tow or be towed, or to be dry-docked. b) The liberties set out in Clause 13 (a) may be invoked by the Carrier for any purpose whatsoever, whether or not connected with the Carriage of the Goods, including the Carriage of other Goods, bunkering, taking on stores, undergoing repairs, dry-docking, picking up or landing any Persons, towing or being towed or assisting Vessel in all situations. Anything done pursuant to Clause 13 shall not be a deviation. Top of page 14. FREIGHT a) Freight has been calculated on the basis of particulars furnished by the Merchant. If these particulars are incorrect, the Merchant shall pay to the Carrier liquidated damages equal to double the correct Freight minus the Freight already paid. b) The Merchant and the Goods are jointly and severally liable to the Carrier for the payment of Freight. c) Full Freight is completely earned upon entry into the contract of Carriage or on receipt of the Goods by the Carrier, whichever occurs first. The Carrier is absolutely entitled to all Freight, whether paid or not, and to receive and retain the Freight under all circumstances including the Vessel and/or Goods lost or not lost; the Carriage changed, broken up, frustrated, suspended or abandoned; and lost. The Carrier's right to full Freight shall not be affected by the Carrier's exercise of any defences. Full Freight shall be paid without deduction for any counterclaim, cross-claim, offset, deduction or recoupment however described. d) The Merchant and Goods shall be jointly and severally liable to the Carrier for the payment of all Freight, demurrage, General Average, salvage and other charges, including but not limited to, court fees, expenses and reasonable legal fees incurred in collecting the sums due to the Carrier. The Merchant's obligation to pay full Freight is not affected by the fact that this Bill of Lading may contain any of the following or similar notations: "Freight Prepaid", "C.I.F.", "C&F", "F.O.B." or by any misquotation or misinformation provided to the Merchant by the Carrier or its agent. e) Payment of Freight to a freight forwarder, broker or anyone other than the Carrier or its authorised agent is not payment to the Carrier and shall be made at the payer's sole risk. The freight forwarder is the exclusive agent of the Merchant for all purposes. Top of page 15. LIEN The Carrier shall have a general lien on the Goods and any documents relating thereto for all sums payable by the Merchant to the Carrier under this or any other contract and for General Average contributions, to whomsoever due. The Carrier may exercise his lien at any time and in any place in his sole discretion whether the contractual voyage is completed or not. The Carrier has the right to sell the Goods at public or private sale without notice to the Merchant to satisfy the lien in whole or in part and the costs of the sale may be deducted from the proceeds by the Carrier. If the proceeds of this sale fail to cover the whole amount due, the Carrier is entitled to recover the deficit from the Merchant. Top of page 16. NOTIFICATION AND DELIVERY a) Arrival time not guaranteed: The Carrier does not undertake that the Goods shall arrive at any particular time or to meet any particular market or use. The Carrier has no responsibility for any direct, incidental, indirect or consequential loss or damage caused by delay or early arrival of the Goods. b) Notify parties: Any mention in this Bill of Lading of parties to be notified of the arrival of the Goods is solely for the information of the Carrier. Failure to give such notification does not impose any liability on the Carrier nor does it relieve the Merchant of any obligation under this Bill of Lading. c) Cessation of Carrier obligations: All of the obligations in respect of the Goods shall cease upon delivery to the port of discharge or place of delivery shown on the face hereof, or upon expiration of free time, which ever comes first. After expiration of free time (but without prejudice to any Carrier liens on the Goods and subject to Cl 4 above), the terminal or warehousemen will hold the Goods exclusively as bailee and agent of the Merchant. In any event the Carrier's responsibility shall cease when the Goods have been delivered to the Merchant or inland carriers or any other person entitled to receive the Goods on his behalf at the place designated by the Carrier. Delivery to the custody of customs or any other authority shall constitute final discharge of the Carrier's responsibility hereunder. d) Expiration of free time: Once free time has expired, the Goods will be stored at a warehouse or receiver's terminal at the sole risk and expense of the Merchant and the Goods. However, if the Carrier believes that the Goods are likely to deteriorate, decay, lose value or incur storage or other charges in excess of their value, the Carrier may, without notice to the Merchant, publicly or privately sell or dispose of the Goods and apply the proceeds of the disposition in reduction of the Freight. e) Goods shipped in Carrier supplied Containers: If the Merchant neglects, fails or refuses to take custody of Goods shipped in a Carrier supplied Container in the time period provided by this Clause 16, the Carrier may unpack the Goods from the Container at the sole risk of the Merchant. Upon unpacking, the Carrier has the right to full use and possession of the Container. f) Goods shipped in Merchant packed Containers: If a Container packed by the Merchant is delivered by the Carrier with the seal affixed by the Merchant intact, such delivery shall constitute full and complete performance by the Carrier under this Bill of Lading and under law. The Carrier is not liable for any shortage or differences asserted at or after delivery. The Carrier shall also have the benefit of this Clause 16 (f) where the Merchant affixed seal has been removed by any governmental authority, including Customs, at the port of discharge or place of delivery. g) Full Container load ("FCL") combined transport: Goods will be delivered to the Merchant in a Container only if all Bills of Lading in respect of the contents of the Container are surrendered authorising delivery to a single Merchant at a single place. If this requirement is not fulfilled, the Carrier may unpack the Container and deliver Goods to the Merchant against the respective corresponding Bills of Lading on a less than full Container load ("LCL") basis. Such delivery will only be made against payment by the Merchant of LCL service charges; any other charges for LCL Goods provided by the Carrier's applicable tariff; and the Carrier's actual cost for additional services rendered. h) Merchant's duty to take delivery: Refusal by the Merchant to accept delivery of goods including damaged Goods and/or mitigate damages shall constitute a waiver by the Merchant to the Carrier of any claim whatsoever relating to the Goods or the Carriage thereof. Top of page 17. NOTICE OF CLAIM AND TIME FOR SUIT Unless notice of loss or damage and the general nature of such loss or damage is given in writing to the Carrier at the Port of Discharge or Place of Delivery before or at the time of delivery of the Goods, or, if the loss or damage is not apparent, within three (3) days after delivery, the Goods shall be deemed to have been delivered as described in this Bill of Lading. In any event, where the provisions of clauses 5 and 20 herein apply, the Carrier shall be discharged from all liability whatsoever in respect of the Goods, unless suit is brought within one year after delivery of the Goods or the date when the Goods should have been delivered. In all other instances, the Carrier shall be discharged from all liability whatsoever in respect of the Goods, unless suit is brought within nine (9) months after delivery of the Goods or the date when the Goods should have been delivered. Top of page 18. GENERAL DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a) All claims for which the Carrier may be liable shall be adjusted and settled on the basis of the lesser of the net invoice value of the Goods plus Freight and insurance (if paid), or the applicable market value at the Port of Discharge or Place of Delivery. In no event shall the Carrier be liable for any loss of profit or any consequential loss or costs incurred in replacing lost or damaged Goods. The Carrier has the option, but not the obligation, to replace lost Goods or repair damaged Goods. b) Where the provisions of 5 (a) (2) are compulsorily or contractually applicable to the Bill of Lading, the carrier shall in no event be liable for loss or damage to or in connection with Goods in an amount exceeding US$500 per package or per shipping unit where the Goods are not shipped in packages. In all other circumstances the Carrier shall in no event be liable for loss or damage to or in connection with the Goods in an amount exceeding the lesser of US$2.50 per kilo, or US$500 per Package or per shipping unit where the Goods are not shipped in Packages. If such limitation is inapplicable under the local law in which an action is brought, then the Hague Rules (Unamended) limitation of £100 sterling lawful money of the United Kingdom per Package or shipping unit shall apply, or alternatively, if the shipment covered by this Bill of Lading originates in a country where the Hague-Visby Amendments to the Hague Rules are mandatorily applicable, Carrier's liability shall not exceed 2 SDR per kilo or 666.67 SDR per Package or shipping unit whichever is the greater. c) In the absence of any compulsorily applicable law to the contrary, the Carrier shall be entitled to the full benefit of the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims. d) The aforementioned limitations of liability set forth in Clause 18 (b) shall be applicable unless the nature and value of the Goods have been declared by the Merchant before shipment and agreed by the Carrier, and are inserted in this Bill of Lading and the applicable "ad valorem" Freight rate, as set out in the Carrier's tariff, is paid. Any partial loss or damage shall be adjusted pro rata on the basis of such declared value and if the declared value is higher than the actual value, the Carrier shall in no event be liable to pay more than the shippers invoice value of the Goods plus Freight and insurance. Top of page 19. GENERAL AVERAGE (GA) a) GA to be adjusted in US Dollars at any place selected by the Carrier and according to the York/ Antwerp Rules 1974 as amended in 1990. Any claims and/or disputes relating to GA shall be exclusively subject to the Laws and Jurisdictions set out in Clauses 3 and 5 above. Any period of time bar shall start to run from the date of issue of the GA adjustment. b) If the Carrier delivers the Goods without obtaining security for GA contributions, the Merchant by taking delivery of the goods, undertakes personal responsibility to pay such contributions and to provide such cash deposit or other security for the estimated amount of such contributions as the Carrier shall reasonably require. The same to apply to any contribution of the goods in any salvage and/or special charges. c) The Carrier has no obligation to declare GA, nor to exercise any lien for GA contributions due to the Merchant. Top of page 20. VALIDITY AND SUPERCESSION In the event that anything contained herein is inconsistent with any applicable international convention or national law which cannot be departed from or varied by private contract, the provisions hereof shall be null and void to the extent of such inconsistency and no further. Unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing between the Parties to this Bill of Lading, the terms and conditions of this Bill of Lading supersede any prior negotiations, discussions, course of conduct or agreements between the Merchant and the Carrier. Top of page 21. BOTH TO BLAME COLLISION CLAUSE (BIMCO) NEW JASON CLAUSE, WAR RISKS CLAUSES 1 AND 2 are deemed to be incorporated in this Bill of lading. Copies of the aforesaid Clauses are available at Carrier's local offices. Top of page   2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines Lykes Lines On-Line Northbound Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Transshipment Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE  West Coast South America, Central America A new service linking West Coast South America and Central America, with excellent transhipment opportunities to the US Gulf and Mexico. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. 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Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line   LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE U.S. Gulf, U.S. East Coast, North Europe A weekly service that now features the fastest transit times from Houston to Europe. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE    U.S. Gulf, Mexico, U.S. East Coast, North Europe A weekly service that now features the fastest transit times from Houston to Europe and from Europe to Mexico too! 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE U.S. Gulf, U.S. East Coast, North Europe A weekly service that now features the fastest transit times from Houston to Europe. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Northbound Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY SERVICE U.S. Gulf, Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean If you need a quick reliable link to the Caribbean ? you need our express shuttle service linking the U.S. Gulf, Mexico, the North Coast of South America and the Dominican Republic. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Intermodal Information Feeder Service Ships Offices EVERY NINE DAYS U.S. Gulf, Mexico, Mediterranean This service offers the fastest transit times on the trade and is the only direct, all-water service between Mexico and the Mediterranean. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Feeder Service Ships Offices EVERY FIFTEEN DAYS Mediterranean, West Coast South America This new service has been launched to offer a direct connection between the Mediterranean and the West Coast of South America for the first time. The service calls at major ports in Italy, Spain, Peru and Chile. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Northbound Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Feeder Service Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE Mediterranean, Las Palmas, East Coast South America A regular, reliable link between the major ports in the Mediterranean, Dakar in West Africa via Las Palmas and the East Coast of South America. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Intermodal Information Feeder Service Ships Offices EVERY ELEVEN DAYS  Mediterranean, Mexico, West Coast North America This new service directly links the Mediterranean with ports on the West Coast of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, as well as calling at Cartagena in Colombia. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Northbound Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Intermodal Information African Ports Served Ships Offices EVERY SEVENTEEN DAYS (Multipurpose) Canada, U.S. East Coast, West Africa, South Africa (East Africa) The North America - Africa service takes as little as 10 days to make the crossing between North America and West/South Africa. This service was recently voted best service on the trade by CIFFA the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE  U.S. East Coast, North Europe With extra ports and even faster times between the United States and North Europe, this service really is the express way across the Atlantic.       2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE U.S. East Coast, North Europe With extra ports and even faster times between the United States and North Europe, this service really is the express way across the Atlantic. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Northbound Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE U.S. East Coast, North Europe, Mediterranean This additional loop on our North Atlantic Sprint service includes eastbound calls in the Mediterranean. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Feeder Service Ships Offices EVERY TWO WEEKS North Europe, Caribbean, Central America A new service linking Hamburg, Rotterdam and Antwerp with the Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Colombia. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Northbound Southbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Feeder Service Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE North Europe, East Coast South America This weekly service operates between Brazil and Germany, Holland, Belgium and France. This is the first time that Lykes Lines has launched a direct link between the two regions. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Ships Offices North Europe - India Service launched 15 Dec 2003 Full story ... "> "> WEEKLY FIXED DAY Europe, Red Sea, Middle East, Pakistan, India Our recently launched service between North Europe, The Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent offers some of the fastest transit times on the trade. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Feeder Service Transshipment Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE Asia, U.S. West Coast, Mexico A weekly service between Mexico, the United States and Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. Pacific Sprint offers you some of the fastest transit times available on this route. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Feeder Service Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE Asia, Canada A weekly fixed day service focussing on just three ports - Shanghai, Pusan and Vancouver. Pacific Sprint offers you some of the fastest transit times available on this route. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Intermodal Information Feeder Service Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE Asia, Canada A weekly service between China, Japan and Vancouver with excellent inland links to the U.S. Midwest. Pacific Sprint offers you some of the fastest transit times available on this route. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastbound Westbound Port Rotation Ocean Transit Times Sailing Schedule Ships Offices WEEKLY FIXED DAY SERVICE Asia, U.S. West Coast A weekly service between China, Taiwan, Japan and three ports on the U.S. West Coast. Pacific Sprint offers you some of the fastest transit times available on this route. 2005 Lykes Lines Limited. Home | Disclaimer | Security Program | Contact Us | Help | Top Lykes Lines On-Line LOOPS Eastboun