Cargo Shipping Proposal

CARGO SHIPPING PROPOSAL

This Cargo Shipping Proposal (the Proposal) is submitted by Proposer: to Client Name: on Proposal Date:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Proposer is engaged in the business of arranging and providing cargo shipping and related logistics services, including ocean freight, airfreight, and inland transportation; and

WHEREAS, Client requires transportation, handling and related services for the cargo described below and desires to engage Proposer to provide such services in accordance with the terms and pricing set forth in this Proposal; and

NOW, THEREFORE, Proposer and Client agree that Proposer will provide cargo shipping services subject to the scope, fees and terms set forth in this Proposal.

PROPOSAL SUMMARY

Pickup Location:

Delivery Location:

Cargo Description:

Total Weight:   Volume / Dimensions:

Number of Pieces / Containers:   Preferred Transport Mode:

SCOPE OF WORK

SERVICES INCLUDED

Freight booking and carrier contracting    Customs clearance and brokerage    Inland pickup and delivery

Port and terminal handling    Documentation and export/import filings    Insurance arrangement (if requested)

RATES AND CHARGES

Base Freight Rate (per unit or total):   Currency:

Additional Estimated Charges (surcharges, fuel, PSS, THC):

Deposit Required:   Balance Due:

Late Payment Fee:   Collection Costs:

INSURANCE, LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

Proposer will arrange insurance only upon Client's written instruction and subject to separate premium and policy terms. Unless Proposer arranges insurance, Client is responsible for obtaining adequate insurance covering the full insurable value of the cargo. Proposer's liability for loss or damage shall be limited to the lesser of actual proven loss or the limits set forth by the applicable carrier bill of lading or airway bill, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client shall indemnify, defend and hold Proposer harmless from claims arising from Client's failure to declare accurate cargo value, improper packaging, hazardous materials misdeclaration, or breach of applicable law.

DOCUMENTATION AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Client shall provide accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and any other documents reasonably required for export, import or customs clearance. Proposer will prepare and submit documentation as agreed, and Client shall reimburse any fines, duties or penalties arising from incomplete or inaccurate documentation provided by Client.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Proposal, if accepted by Client in writing, shall become binding as an agreement effective Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon prior written notice to the other party provided at least before the effective termination date. Termination shall not relieve Client of liability for services performed and costs incurred prior to the effective termination date, including reasonable cancellation fees stipulated by carriers.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information received from the other party in connection with this Proposal and subsequent agreement, including commercial terms, pricing, routing, and customer data, and shall not disclose such information to third parties except as required by law or to perform the services contemplated herein. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of the Agreement for a period of three years. Notwithstanding the foregoing, information that is publicly known or becomes known through no wrongful act of the receiving party shall not be subject to this restriction.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance to the extent caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, strikes, government actions, epidemics, war or carrier insolvency. The affected party shall notify the other promptly and take commercially reasonable steps to minimize delay and resume performance.

GOVERNING LAW

This Proposal and any resulting agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction of: without regard to conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Proposal, together with any documents expressly incorporated herein by reference and any accepted schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations and representations, whether written or oral. No modification shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

VALIDITY OF PROPOSAL

This Proposal is valid for a period of from the Proposal Date specified above. Rates are subject to carrier space, fuel surcharges and currency fluctuations until services are confirmed in writing.

ACCEPTANCE

To accept this Proposal and engage Proposer to provide the services described herein, Client must execute below and return a signed copy. Acceptance is subject to Proposer's confirmation of carrier space and receipt of any required deposit.

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