RULE: 2.22 - REMOVAL OF CONTAINERS FOR LOADING/UNLOADING  

Effective 1/20/16       

Empty or loaded containers may be removed from Carrier designated CY or Rail Yard/Ramp by the Shipper or his agent for loading and by the Consignee or his agent for unloading, SUBJECT to the following provisions:   

a. When required, Shipper, Consignee or their agent, MUST execute the underlying VOCC's standard Equipment Interchange Agreement and receipt at the time of interchange.  All Equipment Detention Charges incurred by Shipper, Consignee or their Agent while container is in their possession will be for the account of the party incurring such charges.     

b. Containers MUST be returned by the Shipper, Consignee or his Agent to the CY or Rail Yard/Ramp from which they were removed unless Carrier instructs or agrees that container is to be returned to another location. Containers may ONLY be interchanged during regular working hours, unless prior arrangements have been made for interchange at other times. 

c. Carrier will accept return tender of Shipper loaded and sealed containers at CY or Rail Yard/Ramp SUBJECT to the provisions of Rule 2.23 below and B/Ls issued to cover such containers MUST be claused "Shipper Load, Stow and Count."