Pacific International Lines (PIL) informed that, with effect from 15 February, a charge of USD 30,000.00 per container globally will be imposed upon the shipper and/or consignee making any misdeclaration of the cargo weight which in effect exceeds the maximum payload of the container used for the carriage.
Misdeclaration includes but is not limited to incorrect/partial declaration, late declaration, alteration or omission of such declaration.
In addition to this charge, PIL wants to highlight that amongst others, the shipper and consignee will be held liable and responsible for all corrective measures, claims, fines, liabilities, losses, delays, damages or expenses arising in consequence of such misdeclaration.
Failure to properly declare cargo weight constitutes a breach of contract which violates the applicable law, endangers lives and adversely affects the operations of the entire supply chain.
As such, we require our valued customers to correctly declare all cargo weight. We greatly appreciate your support and cooperation in our efforts to maintain a safe supply chain
PIL stated.
