RO-RO SHIPMENTS

LS – Means Lump Sum. I.e. flat fee on shipping a vehicle that fits in the commodity parameters. This method usually used on shipping cars.

w/m – Means weight/measurement whichever is greater. Unlike with LS, freight cost calculates by overall volume of shipping vehicle in CUBIC METERS (or by weight if density exceeds 1000 kilos). This method usually used on shipping large vehicles such trucks, trailers, boats on trailers etc. 

BAF – Bunker Adjustment Factor. I.e. fuel surcharge. Varies depending on the oil market changes. Must be reconfirmed at a time of booking.

THC – Origin Terminal Handling Charges are not included in rates above.

*** NO NON RUNNERS CAN BE ACCEPTED ***

ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO FREIGHT FORWARDER’S SERVICE FEE 7.99% ON TOTAL / $89 MINIMUM UNLESS AGREED IN ADVANCE.

This service fee includes:

• Scheduling a booking on behalf of shipper with the carrier.
• Issuing a dock receipt based on (along with) carrier’s booking confirmation.
• Support of shipping documents flow till issuing carrier’s Bill of Lading on wholly paid shipments.
  IMPORTANT: SUBMITTING PROPER SHIPPING DOCUMENTS SUFFICIENT TO AN INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENT IS SHIPPER’S RESPONSIBILITY.  
• Customer support during shipments till cargo reaches the POD. Tracking shipments should be possible directly via carriers websites.
• NOTICE: Obtaining ITN in AES. I.e. filing Shipper’s Export Declaration on behalf of shipper (optional) - $35 per vehicle
  Shipper’s U.S. Tax ID (EIN) or SSN must be provided in advance.  

2. PORT & THC (Terminal Handling Charges): Sipper is responsible to pay all applicable Port & THC at a time of submitting vehicle(s) to the pier. If Port & THC paid by us on behalf of shipper then these charges will be included in our final invoice.

3. DESTINATION CHARGES: All destination charges (i.e. taxes and duties, customs, port and carrier’s destination agent charges, storage, demurrage if any etc) collect for account of consignee (importer of records).

4. U.S. CUSTOMS: SED – U.S. Shipper’s Export Declaration. In order to file SED (Shippers Export Declaration), AES ITN and XTN should be provided by shipper in advance. Otherwise we may file SED on behalf of shippers. In order to complete SED in AES on behalf of shipper, consigner’s Tax ID (IEN) or SSN that corresponds with the consigner’s name, street address and phone number may required. Schedule B code 8703230090 may be declared on all used cars unless specified by shipper in advance. 

5. INSURANCE: We can obtain CNA insurance certificate issued to consignee’s (recipient’s) name.
Notice: If you need us to get an insurance certificate to a consigner’s (shipper’s) name, then it must be specified separately in email.

In case of claim, claims for insurance will be processed by CNA’s Claim Settling Agent located in the country of destination. Complete contact info of CNA's Claim Settling Agent is available in the insurance certificate. If vehicle(s) are not insured then all claims are to be directed to the steamship line used on shipment.

Typical insurance rates on vehicles (up to $500 deductible per vehicle):   

• Vehicles with insured value up to $25,000 -- 1.5% @ value declared.
• Vehicles with insured value up to $50,000 -- 1.3% @ value declared.
• Vehicles with insured value above $50,000 -- 1.1% @ value declared.

Notice: Insurance rates on vehicles may vary and must be re-confirmed at a time of booking.

6. TAKING YOUR TITLE(S) BACK:
 
After passing U.S. Customs title(s) can be mailed to the consigner or consignee for the following S&H fees:

- Domestic U.S. 1st class mail is free.
- Expedited domestic mail $40.
- Expedited international mail $75.
 
Before we will mail titles we may ask shipper to reconfirm recipient’s name, address and phone# and pay S&H (if required) in advance.