Freight Shipping Document

FREIGHT SHIPPING DOCUMENT

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Shipper Name: is the owner or authorized consignor of the goods described below; and

WHEREAS, Carrier Name: is engaged to transport such goods under the terms and conditions set forth in this Freight Shipping Document; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the scope of services, payment terms, liability, and other obligations that will govern the transportation of the described shipment.

PARTY CONTACTS

SHIPMENT DETAILS

Bill of Lading No.:    Carrier Ref/PRO No.:

Consignee Name:

Scheduled Pickup Date:    Scheduled Delivery Date:

DESCRIPTION OF GOODS / ITEMS

Itemized entries (complete for each pallet/carton):

Hazardous Materials Declared:    Special Handling Required:

SCOPE OF WORK

The Carrier shall perform pickup, transport, and delivery of the shipment described above from the Pickup Address to the Delivery Address and shall provide reasonable care in handling, stowing and transporting the goods in accordance with industry standards. Specific services to be provided are described below.

PAYMENT TERMS

Freight Charges (prepaid or collect as indicated):

Late Payment Fee (if invoice not paid within agreed terms):

Insurance Requested:    If requested, Insured Amount:

TERM AND TERMINATION

Commencement Date:    Termination Date:

Either party may terminate this agreement for convenience upon written notice to the other party given not fewer than days prior to the intended termination date. Termination for cause is permitted where the non‑breaching party provides written notice specifying the breach and a reasonable opportunity, not less than 10 days, to cure.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party shall hold in confidence all non-public commercial, financial and technical information disclosed by the other party in connection with this shipment and shall not use such information except as necessary to perform its obligations under this document. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach of this provision or is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction. The confidentiality obligations set forth herein shall survive termination of this document for a period of years.

LIABILITY, INSURANCE & INDEMNITY

Carrier's liability for loss or damage to cargo shall be limited to actual, direct damages proven by Shipper and in no event shall Carrier be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive or special damages unless expressly agreed in writing. Where the Shipper declares a higher value and additional freight is paid for declared value coverage, Carrier's liability shall be as declared. Declared value (if any):

Each party agrees to maintain insurance appropriate to its obligations hereunder. Shipper shall indemnify and hold Carrier harmless from claims arising out of Shipper's misdescription of goods, failure to declare hazardous materials, improper packaging, or failure to obtain required permits.

GOVERNING LAW

This Freight Shipping Document shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of: , without regard to its conflict of law principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document, together with any attached rate confirmations, consignment notes, and referenced schedules, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the shipment and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

CERTIFICATIONS & DECLARATIONS

The Shipper certifies that the contents described above are properly packaged, marked and labeled in compliance with applicable laws and that all information provided in this document is true and correct to the best of the Shipper's knowledge. The Carrier acknowledges receipt of the goods in apparent good order unless exceptions are noted at pickup.

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