Applicability the provision set out and referred to in this consignment note shall apply to modes of transport used by Fast Courier & Cargo Service for connection of consignments. They also apply if the mode of transport as described on the face of this consignment note is contrary to the original contract between the parties or performed by one or more modes of transport which may not the defined mode of delivery of the consignment as agreed in this consignment note.
1) Definitions
2) United Cargo & Logistic Company is entitled to use any mode and route for transportation.
3) United Cargo & Logistic Company is a private carrier and its rights and liabilities are goveed exclusively by the express terms set out herein below subject to the applicable laws this consignment note constitutes a binding contract between United Cargo & Logistic Company and the parties.
4) This consignment note issued by United Cargo & Logistic Company shall be strictly based on the declaration given by the parties United Cargo & Logistic Company shall not be responsible for any wrongful declarations contained in this consignment note and the parties shall remain solely liable for the same in the event of goods under the consequential loss/ refund. Further the parties agree to make good any losses to United Cargo & Logistic Company in case of any claims being lodged on United Cargo & Logistic Company on account of delays arising out of insufficiency of documents or wrongful declaration contained in this consignment note.
5) United Cargo & Logistic Company's RIGHT OF INSPECTION OF CONSIGNMENT
6) The parties are solely responsible for all / any payments levied by the govement or any statutory body in respect of any consignment
7) The parties hereby declare that the consignment covered under this consignment note does not include any contraband / legally restricted / hazardous / flammable/ poisonous/ explosive / currency / jewelry / food coupon / share certificate or articles categorized as prohibited under the regulations of the IATA (Inteational Air Transport Association).
8) United Cargo & Logistic Company shall have a general lien over all the consignments of the parties towards any dues payable to United Cargo & Logistic Company by the parties.
9) United Cargo & Logistic Company shall not entertain any warehouse booking & delivery unless the declaration form available with the conceed operating units is duly filled up along with the necessary enclosures and handed over to the conceed person.
10) The parties shall pay the freight and other charges at the time of booking or within the payment period stipulated in this consignment note in case of non –payment of the bill amount within the stipulated time the parties shall be liable for payment of interest at the rate of 2% per month the bills will be raised even if POD (Proof Of Delivery) copy is not submitted.
11) United Cargo & Logistic Company advises the parties to insure the goods handed over to United Cargo & Logistic Company for transportation under the consignor insurance. In the event of any loss United Cargo & Logistic Company shall provide COF (certificate of facts) on request. A COF charge of 0.2% on the invoice value shall be charged.
12) No claim shall be entertained by United Cargo & Logistic Company for any loss or shortage damage non-delivery / breakage / leakage / pilferage, etc. of the consignment unless a written claim is lodged within three (3) days from the date of delivery subject to the provisions under risk coverage or general liability clause of United Cargo & Logistic Company .
13) Value added services COD / TO PAY are provided at additional charges over and above the freight charges without any liability on United Cargo & Logistic Company ’s part whatsoever with respect to the original contractual obligations or payment terms between the consignor and consignee or any third party.
14) Subsequent to booking of a consignment if the consignor makes any changes in the address or any other changes, additional charges shall be levied as a result of such a change.
15) It is the responsibility of the consignor to provide the necessary documentation including but not limited to invoice. Packing list permits and forms as applicable in accordance with laws of the destination of the goods any consequences including but not limited to penalty seizures shall be the sole responsibility of the consignor.
16) If the parties do not take delivery of the consignment for any reason whatsoever. United Cargo & Logistic Company shall raise bills on the parties towards the transportation and other charges including transport charges in accordance with the terms of the contract and the parties shall be liable to pay all dues payable to United Cargo & Logistic Company whether at the original booking station or elsewhere as notified by United Cargo & Logistic Company .
17) The demurrage clause shall apply for a period of one (1) month and if the consignment is not accepted by the parties with in this period for any reasons and the parties fail to make the payments due to United Cargo & Logistic Company shall be entitled to send the consignment to its unclaimed goods department to proceed with the sale of the consignment to realize all dues by issuing prescribed notices.
18) Consignments carrying valuable items may take an additional day, over and above the committed delivery due to security reasons and inspection process in between.
19) The Business operations of United Cargo & Logistic Company are decentralized and operational autonomy provided to the respective operational zones based on geographical coverage. Operational empowerment and responsibility rests with the respective zonal heads on an exclusive basis for performance of all obligations of United Cargo & Logistic Company under this consignment note. The directors of United Cargo & Logistic Company are not directly involved or responsible for individual consignment notes for which exclusive responsibility rests as said with the respective zonal heads / product heads.
20) The liability of United Cargo & Logistic Company if any, in delay of the shipment (subject to any exceptions available under law) shall be to the extent of basic freight charges only.United Cargo & Logistic Company shall not be responsible for any consequential losses/claims.
21) All demands claims arising from this consignment note shall be paid at the registered office of United Cargo & Logistic Company.
22) Any dispute or differences arising from this consignment shall be referred to adjudication by a sole arbitrator United Cargo & Logistic Company shall be entitled to nominate the sole arbitrator to adjudicate any dispute differences or claims arising out of this consignment , the venue of arbitration shall be at Bangalore courts at Bangalore shall have the exclusive jurisdiction all claims arising from this consignment.
23) The terms and conditions stipulated are in addition to special contracts, if any between United Cargo & Logistic Company and the parties.
24) For any product specific terms and conditions, please refer Terms & Conditions listed over leaf of respective product consignment note or obtain the details from nearest booking counter / branches.
25) COD amount will be deposited into customer's verified bank account only.
26) COD amount would be deposited within 10 days after dileverd consignment.
27)RTO CHARGES(Reverse shipment after delivery)