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SYMBOLS 001


A.   Rate Basis Codes

     Code      Definition

     AV        Ad Valorem
     EA        Each (as defined)
     LS        Lump Sum
     M         Measure
     MBF       1000 Board Feet
     PC        Per Container
     W         Weight
     WM        Weight/Measure

B.   Shipment Service Types

     Code      Definition

     B         Barge
     D         Door
     H         House
     M         Motor
     O         Ocean Port
     P         Pier

     R         Rail Yard
     S         Container Station
     T         Terminal
     U         Rail Siding
     X         Team Tracks
     Y         Container Yard

C.   Shipment Stowage Location Codes

     Code      Definition

     BS        Bottom Stowage
     N/A       Not Applicable
     OD        On Deck


D.   Container Type Codes

     Code      Definition

     AC        Atmosphere Control
     DF        Drop Frame
     FB        Flat Bed
     FR        Flat Rack
     GC        Garment Container
     HH        Half-Height
     IN        Insulated
     N/A       Non-containerized
               cargo/not applicable

     OT        Open Top
     PC        Dry
     PL        Platform
     RE        Reefer
     TC        Tank
     TL        Top Loader
     TR        Trailer
     VR        Vehicle Racks

E.   Container Size Codes

     Code      Definition

     LTL       Less Than Load
     20        20 FT
     24        24 FT
     35        35 FT
     40S       40 FT, 8'0"
     40        40 FT, 8'6"
     40A       40 FT, 9'0" High Cube
     40B       40 FT, 9'6" High Cube
     40X       40 FT, Any Height
     42        42 FT

     43        43 FT
     45S       45 FT, 8'0"
     45        45 FT, 8'6"
     45A       45 FT, 9'0" High Cube
     45B       45 FT, 9'6" High Cube
     45X       45 FT, Any Height
     48        48 FT
     53        53 FT
     N/A       Not Applicable

F.   Container Temperature Codes

     Code      Definition

     AC        Artificial Atmosphere Control
     CLD       Chilled
     FRZ       Frozen
     HTD       Heated
     N/A       Not Applicable/Not Operating
     RE        Refrigerated
     VEN       Ventilated

G.   Volume Units

     Code      Definition

     CBM       Cubic Meter
     CFT       Cubic Feet

H.   Weight Units

     Code      Definition

     KGS       Kilograms
     KT        1000 KGS (Metric Ton)
     LBS       Pounds
     LT        Long Ton (2240 LBS)
     ST        Short Ton (2000 LBS)

I.   Packaging Codes

     Code      Definition

     BAG       Bag
     BAL       Bale
     BBL       Barrel
     BDL       Bundle
     BEM       Beam
     BIC       Bing Chest
     BIN       Bin
     BLK       Bulk
     BOB       Bobbin
     BOX       Box
     BRG       Barge
     BSK       Basket/Hamper
     BUS       Bushel
     BXI       Box, with Inner Container
     BXT       Bucket
     CAB       Cabinet
     CAG       Cage
     CAN       Can
     CAR       Carrier
     CAS       Case
     CBC       Containers of Bulk Cargo
     CBY       Carboy
     CCS       Can Case
     CHE       Cheeses
     COR       Core
     CRD       Cradle
     CRT       Crate
     CSK       Cask
     CTN       Carton
     CYL       Cylinder

     DBK       Dry Bulk
     DRK       Double-length Rack
     DRM       Drum
     DSK       Double-length Skid
     DTB       Double-length Tote Bin

     FIR       Firkin
     FLO       Flo-Bin
     FRM       Frame
     FSK       Flask
     FWR       Forward Reel

     HED       Heads of Beef
     HGH       Hogshead
     HPC       Hopper Car
     HPT       Hopper Truck
     HRB       On Hanger/Rack in Boxes
     HRK       Half-Standard Rack
     HTB       Half-Standard Tote Bin

     JAR       Jar

     KEG       Keg
     KIT       Kit
     KRK       Knockdown Rack
     KTB       Knockdown Tote Bin
     LBK       Liquid Bulk
     LIF       Lifts
     LOG       Log
     LSE       Loose
     LUG       Lug
     LVN       Lift Van

     MRP       Multi-roll Pak
     NOL       Noil
     NST       Nested
     PAL       Pail
     PCK       Packed - Not otherwise
               specified

     PCS       Pieces
     PIR       Pirns
     PKG       Package
     PLF       Platform
     PLN       Pipeline
     PLT       Pallet
     POV       Private Vehicle
     PRK       Pipe Rack
     QTR       Quartrs of Beef

     RAL       Rail (Semi-conductor)
     RCK       Rack
     REL       Reel
     ROL       Roll
     RVR       Reverse Reel

     SAK       Sack
     SHK       Shook
     SID       Sides of Beef
     SKD       Skid
     SKE       Skid, Elevating or
               Lift Truck

     SLV       Sleeve
     SPI       Spin Cylinders
     SPL       Spool
     TBE       Tube
     TBN       Tote Bin
     TIR       Trailer Interchange Receipt
     TKR       Tank Car Rail
     TKT       Tank Truck
     TLD       Intermodal Trailer/
               Container Load (Rail)
     TNK       Tank
     TRC       Tierce
     TRK       Truck and Chest
     TRY       Tray
     TSS       Trunk, Salesmen Sample
     TUB       Tub

     UNP       Unpacked
     UNT       Unit
     VEH       Vehicles
     VPK       Van Pack

     WHE       On Own Wheels
     WLC       Wheeled Carrier
     WRP       Wrapped

     N/A       Not Applicable



J.   Filing/Amendment Type Codes

     Code      Definition

     A         Increase

     C         Change resulting in neither
               increase nor decrease in rate
               or charges.

     E         Expiration (used with "A" if the
               deletion results in the application
               of a higher "cargo, n.o.s." or
               similar rate)

     I         New or initial matter

     K         Rate or change filed by a controlled
               common carrier member of a conference
               under independent action.

     P         Addition of a port or point

     R         Reduction

     S         Special Case matter filed pursuant to
               Special Permission, Special Docket or
               other Commission direction, including
               a correction amendment to, or resub-
               mission (after notice of intent to
               reject) of, Essential Terms; filing of
               material to put tariff in order after
               rejection or overturning a rejection;
               or, filing of tariff data after
               suspension, such as for domestic carriers
               and controlled carriers.  Requires
               "Special Case Number."

     T         Terminal Rates, charges or provisions
               or canal tolls over which the carrier
               has no control.

     W         Withdrawal of an erroneous filing on
               the same filing date.

     X         Exemption for controlled carrier data
               in U.S./bilateral trades or in trades
               served exclusively by controlled
               carriers.




ACCESS TO TARIFF INFORMATION 002

A.   Tariff Subscription Fee, which includes corrections,
     supplements, amendments and/or reissues, is $850.00
     per year or part thereof for printed copies.
     Remittance must accompany all requests for initial
     copy of tariff.  Payment of subscription renewal is
     due each January 1, for the ensuing calendar year.
     Copies may be obtained from the carrier home office
     shown in carrier's organization record.

B.   Carrier does not provide copies of this tariff,
     nor access to it by electronic mode.  Should
     interested parties desire electronic copies or
     electronic access to this tariff contact the tariff
     publisher named in the Tariff Record.  The charges
     for this service will be determined by the
     publisher according to the type of service requested.

C.   In case of emergency access necessitated by
     unavailability of the Federal Maritime Commission
     System:

     1.   The carrier will provide printed copies
          of the tariff available to non-subscribers
          at $50.00 per request plus $2.50 per page
          for copies.

     2.   For electronic access contact the tariff
          publisher named in the Tariff Record for
          access to or copies of this tariff.  The
          publisher will advise inquirer of the
          charges applicable  To the type of access or
          electronic duplication inquirer needs.




GOVERNING LAW 003

The terms and conditions under which goods are held, and
under which services hereunder are performed, are governed
by the laws of the state in which the terminal is located
and the general maritime law of the United States, whichever
is properly applicable thereto.  Not withstanding any
provisions published in this tariff, the terminal operator
will be responsible for its own negligence.



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