Terms and Conditions

The goods are accepted by the Carrier subject to the following conditions:
That they comply with the requirement of any applicable law relating to the nature, condition and packaging of the goods and the expenses and charges of the Carrier, in complying with the provisions of any such law or with any order or requirement there under or with the requirement of any harbour, dock, railway, shipping, customs, warehouse or other authority or Company shall be paid by the Consignor.

If any of the goods are subject to the Control of the Customs all customs duty, excise duty and cost which the Carrier becomes liable to pay and shall pay in respect of such goods pursuant to any law relating to customs or excise shall be paid by the Consignor.

That the goods are fully described in writing in the space provided hereon the name and the nature and the value of all goods subject to special rates of carriage of a noxious, dangerous, hazardous or flammable nature or capable of causing damage or injury to any other goods or to any persons or animals with which, or to any store, vessel, vehicle, wagon, van, aircraft or other conveyance of any kind whatsoever in which they may be loaded, carried, packed or stored, or which are liquid or partly liquid and that additional freight charges shall be paid on such goods if deemed necessary by the Carrier.

The Carrier shall not be bound by any agreement purporting to vary these conditions unless such agreement shall be in writing and signed on behalf of the Carrier by an Officer of the Carrier.

THE CARRIER SHALL NOT BE UNDER ANY LIABILITY whether in tort or in contract for any loss or damage to or misdelivery, delay in delivery, concealed damage, deterioration,evaporation, non- delivery of goods held in its care, custody or control, or any consequential loss arising here from howsoever caused including but not limited to any negligence or breach of contract by the Carrier. The company shall not be liable for any late goods delivered caused by acts of god or unforeseen circumstances.

In the event of this contract of carriage including any handling, installation, removal, assembly or erection of any kind whatsoever, it is undertaken on the strict basis that the Carrier accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury of any kind whatsoever however arising (including but not limited to any negligence or breach of contract by the Carrier) caused or incurred or occurring during any part of the movement. The disclaimer extends to include not only loss of or damage to itemised equipment itself, but loss, damage or injury to any person, property or thing damaged during the movement and to include any loss consequently or otherwise arising from any loss, damage or injury aforesaid including but not limited to any negligence or breach of contract by the Carrier.

The provisions of these Conditions of carriage shall apply to the container or containers or other packaging
containing the goods and to any pallet or pallets delivered with the goods to the Carrier. The Consignor shall be responsible for the conformity of such containers packaging and pallets with any requirements of the Consignee and for any expense incurred by the Carrier arising from any failure to conform.

Freight shall be considered earned whether the goods are delivered to the Consignee or not, and whether damaged or otherwise. Under no circumstances will any payment for freight be refunded.

Every special instruction to the effect that charges shall be paid by the Consignee shall be deemed to include a stipulation that if the Consignee does not pay the said charges within Thirty (30) days the set date for payment or, if no date is set for payment within Thirty (30) days of delivery or tendered delivery of the goods then the Consignor shall pay the said charges.

These conditions shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the country in which the consignment note is issued and any proceedings against the Carrier shall be brought in that country and not elsewhere within twelve (12) months from date of contract.

Should the Consignee of the goods described on the consignment note not be in attendance at the address given during normal trading hours or at the time specified when delivery is attempted an additional charge may be made at ruling rates for each call until delivery is effected.

The Carrier will deliver goods at intermediate points only by special arrangement and then only provided suitable facilities are available at all hours.

The driver of the company shall have complete autonomy concerning all goods carried. In the event of the vehicle ordered being of unsuitable dimensions or weight category the driver shall request a vehicle suitable for the carriage of said customers goods and additional rates will be enforced.
The driver shall not be expected to wait for any unreasonable amount of time for collection or delivery off said goods. any damage or injury incurred during loading or unloading to the employees or company vehicle the customer will be held liable.

QUOTATIONS
Quotations which cover only those services specifically stated on the face thereof remain available for acceptance for twenty-eight (28) days from the date shown thereon.

EXCEPTING
The Carrier reserves the right to adjust rates before or after acceptance of the quotation to meet any adjustments in charges imposed by an instrumentality outside the control of the Carrier.

PAYMENTS
All accounts will be strictly 30 days from date of invoice, any outstanding accounts will be subject to a surcharge as agreed by government guidelines.

Items we cannot carry :
Explosives : Any chemical compound, mixture or device capable of producing an explosive-pyrotechnic effect.
Gases compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure.
All flammable compressed gases, toxic compressed gases, non-flammable compressed gases. Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidising Substances and Organic Peroxides, Toxic (Poisonous) and Infectious Substances, Radioactive Material, Corrosives & Substances which present dangers not covered elsewhere.
Fresh foods or their derivatives.

Items we will carry under certain conditions:
Sharp Objects
These items may only be carried if they are packaged appropriately so that they do not represent a risk to employees, other parcels or recipients.
Batteries may only be sent in their retail packaging.

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