Container Re-use Service Terms and Conditions

By using the Container Re-use Service or any portion thereof, the Customer agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions (the “Container Re-use Service Terms”).

The Customer may, at the time of requesting a quotation, subscribe to the Container Re-use Service for “Eligible Shipments” (as defined below), subject to the Container Re-use Service Terms. The Customer shall at all times comply with the Container Re-use Service Terms as well as all other applicable terms and conditions, including the OOCL Global Rule Tariff set at the carrier’s prevailing governing tariffs on www.oocl.com, and terms and conditions governing the FreightSmart services.

Eligible Shipments

For shipments to be eligible for the Container Re-use Service (“Eligible Shipments”), the following conditions shall be met:

1. The Customer has subscribed to the Container Re-use Service and agreed to pay all fees associated with the use of the Container Re-use Service; and
2. The Customer undertakes that the Goods for shipment are not:
   1. Hazardous or dangerous cargo; or
   2. Cargo requiring special equipment and/or special conditions of carriage; or
   3. Personal effects, hazardous goods, or goods prohibited, restricted, or controlled by the local authority or the OOCL tariff.

The use and provision of the Container Re-use Service shall be subject to the terms of OOCL Rule Tariff E-34 (available to check at Rule Tariff Search), which are expressly and fully incorporated in these Container Re-use Service Terms.

Scope of the Services

The Customer can subscribe to the Container Re-use Service in the E-Spot ordering stage. The service will only be available to the Customer specifically for the containers carried under the confirmed booking of Eligible Shipments, and receiving written approval from OOCL for the re-use of OOCL equipment.

The following Container Re-use Service features will become available to the Customer specifically for the containers carried under the confirmed order of Eligible Shipments, for which the Container Re-use Service has been subscribed by the Customer and confirmed by OOCL:

1. Quick Case Resolution: The FreightSmart customer service team will promptly respond to the Customer’s enquiries and will use commercially reasonable efforts to identify a resolution. Certain enquiries may require more time depending on validation requirements.
2. Always in Touch: OOCL may contact the Customer via email for follow-up. The Customer will be informed of document availability and service status.

Payment Terms

Unless advised otherwise by OOCL, the Container Re-use Service fee is due and payable together with Ocean Freight in the invoice.

Compliance with Laws and Requirements

The Customer guarantees compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the use/re-use of the containers.

The Customer agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless OOCL and all Related Parties from losses arising from any breach of the Container Re-use Service Terms or legal non-compliance.

Accuracy of Content

OOCL shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide accurate information. Some content may be subject to change and is not guaranteed. The Bill of Lading Terms and Conditions shall prevail over any conflicting terms.

Applicable Law

The Container Re-use Service Terms shall be governed by English Law.

Modification

OOCL reserves the right to amend these Container Re-use Service Terms without prior notice.