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For Better Handling Of Containerized Shipments
- When Container Shipments Arrive at Port Customers must be aware that
If consignees want their goods to remain stuffed in the container beyond the 30 days limit, they need to give written notice to ESL before lapse of the 30 days free time.The most important point customers need to know is that ESL has the liberty to unstuff the containers in the port area with or without prior notice to customers and hold the cargo for any container detention charge due till date of unstuffing.
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When Taking Delivery of Container Shipments
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Consignee taking delivery of their goods unstuffed at the port for quick and smooth delivery of cargo must make sure
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to approach ESL to clear any demurrage incurred for the container. get instruction from ESL to the port agents for release of cargo in the container.
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obtain from the port terminal Interchange Receipt or confirmation on actual unstuffing date of container.
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Consignees who need to transport containers to in-land destinations must make sure
- to deposit cash as guarantee for the container demurrage.
- sign undertaking form with the terms & conditions of release of container for inland haulage.
- to obtain Container Interchange Receipt upon taking delivery of container from the Port Terminal and returning the empty back to the Port Terminal.
- that Original Interchange Receipts are submitted to ESL.
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To enjoy continued and smooth Services customers bringing container for inland haulage must at aU times make sure
- Containers are kept and handled safely while they lie in their custody and returned in sound condition with no damage or loss of parts.
- In case containers falloff trucks during transportations damage occurs in their custody consignees must notify ESL immediately.
- Whenever containers are returned to port, Original Interchange Receipt signed by the Port/ Agent must be obtained and delivered to ESL.
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Must settle Debit Notes for destination charges timely
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