Shipping Instructions Template

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS TEMPLATE

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Shipper (as identified below) requires the transportation, handling and delivery of the Goods described in these Shipping Instructions; and

WHEREAS, Carrier/Forwarder agrees to arrange, tender or perform carriage and related services in accordance with these Instructions and applicable contractual terms between the Parties.

WHEREAS, these Shipping Instructions are intended to provide binding operational directions for the movement, documentation and payment of freight under the agreed commercial arrangement.

PARTIES

SCOPE OF WORK / DESCRIPTION OF GOODS

Provide a complete description of the Goods, handling requirements, packaging, and any special instructions required to accomplish carriage, delivery and receipt.

SHIPPING DETAILS

Bill of Lading / Air Waybill No.:

Container / Pallet No(s).:

Mode of Transport: Ocean Air Road Rail

Incoterms (as agreed):

Requested Pickup Date:    Requested Delivery Date:

PAYMENT TERMS

Freight Amount:

Payment Schedule:

Freight Payable To:

Late Payment Fee:    Grace Period:

If Carrier is not paid as agreed, Carrier may exercise lien rights, retain cargo and withhold delivery until payment is made. Carrier's right to recover costs and interest shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedies.

INSURANCE

Insurance Required: Yes No

CUSTOMS & DOCUMENTATION

Documents Required: Commercial Invoice Packing List Certificate of Origin Other

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Hazardous/Restricted Goods: Yes No

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:   Term End Date:

Either Party may terminate these Instructions for convenience upon written notice to the other Party not less than days prior to the intended termination date. Termination for material breach may be immediate where the breaching party fails to cure within a commercially reasonable period after written notice.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All non-public commercial and technical information disclosed in connection with these Instructions including pricing, route selection, manifests and cargo characteristics shall be treated as Confidential Information. Recipient shall not disclose Confidential Information to third parties except as required to perform obligations hereunder or as required by law, and shall apply at least the same degree of care to protect Confidential Information as it applies to its own confidential information but no less than a reasonable standard of care.

INDEMNITY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each Party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party from claims, liabilities, losses and expenses arising from its negligence, willful misconduct or breach of these Instructions. Carrier's liability for loss, damage or delay shall be limited to the value of the Goods or to the limits provided under the governing transport document or applicable law, whichever is lower, unless higher liability is expressly agreed in writing.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Shipping Instructions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of: . Disputes arising hereunder shall be resolved by negotiation between authorized representatives, and if unresolved, by the forum and procedures agreed by the Parties in their underlying transport contract.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Shipping Instructions, together with any underlying carriage contract, bill of lading, air waybill or forwarding agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior negotiations, understandings and agreements, whether written or oral.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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