Shipping Letter

SHIPPING LETTER AND CARRIER AGREEMENT

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Shipper Name: (the "Shipper") seeks to engage Carrier Name: (the "Carrier") to transport goods described herein from origin to destination under the terms of this Shipping Letter and Carrier Agreement;

WHEREAS, the Carrier has represented that it is duly licensed and equipped to receive, handle, transport and deliver the described shipment and will do so in accordance with applicable carriage standards and the terms set forth in this document;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to record the shipment instructions, payment terms, liability limitations and other obligations in writing so as to govern the specific shipment identified below.

Scope of Work / Shipment Instructions

Pickup Date:    Expected Delivery Date:

Freight Terms: Prepaid Collect COD

Hazardous Materials: Yes     If yes, attach required documentation and place hazardous details below.

Payment Terms

Freight Amount Payable:

Payment Due Within (days):    Late Fee: % (applied to unpaid balance after due date)

All invoices shall identify the shipment reference number and supporting delivery documentation. Payment obligations survive any termination of this Agreement for amounts accrued prior to termination.

Term and Termination

This Shipping Letter is effective as of Start Date: and applies to the specific shipment described herein and any ancillary services performed in connection with that shipment. This agreement terminates upon final delivery and full payment, or on End Date: if earlier or as otherwise agreed.

Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause if the other party materially breaches any obligation and fails to cure within Notice Period (days): days after written notice.

Insurance, Liability and Indemnity

Carrier Liability Limit: Except as otherwise declared in writing and accepted by the Carrier, Carrier's liability for loss or damage to cargo shall be limited to the lesser of actual declared value or Carrier's standard published limit. Declared value accepted by Carrier:

Insurance Requested: Yes    If insurance is requested, the Shipper shall procure and pay for cargo insurance and provide proof of coverage prior to carriage. Carrier shall not be liable for loss to the extent covered by valid insurance procured by the Shipper.

Indemnity: Shipper shall defend, indemnify and hold Carrier harmless from claims arising out of the Shipper's failure to disclose hazardous properties, misdescription of goods, or failure to pack the goods adequately. Carrier shall indemnify Shipper for carrier negligence to the extent provided by applicable carriage laws and this Agreement.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential all non-public commercial terms, pricing, shipment details and business information disclosed by the other party in connection with this shipment. Confidentiality obligations shall remain in effect for Confidentiality Period (years): years following final delivery, except to the extent disclosure is required by law or necessary to enforce rights under this Agreement.

Notices

Governing Law and Entire Agreement

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Jurisdiction: without regard to conflict of law principles. Venue for any dispute shall be in the courts of that jurisdiction unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Entire Agreement: This Shipping Letter and Carrier Agreement, including any schedules and accepted declarations of value, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether oral or written. No amendment shall be effective unless signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Additional Provisions

Partial Invalidity: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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