Tariffs

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3. Breakbulk

3.1 Logs

CentrePort Limited’s (CPL) ‘Standard Conditions for Land Based Services’ shall apply to all aspects of log movements through CentrePort Wellington (the Port).

The ‘Aged Stock Report’ will be used to calculate log storage if required and is subject to individual licences to occupy. 

3.2 General Provisions for Logs

• CentrePort Limited shall have access to the Log Marshalling Operator’s records to secure such data as is necessary for CentrePort Ltd to assist in the management and control of the movement of logs through the Port. CentrePort Ltd undertakes not to disclose or use this information for purposes other than those associated with the management of logs from the Port.
• The Exporter shall provide CentrePort Ltd with a forecast Shipping Schedule on a monthly basis for CentrePort and the Log Marshalling Operator’s planning purposes.
• CentrePort Limited has licensed C3 Limited and ISO Limited as the Log Marshalling Operators 
  with whom the Exporter will be required to separately contract its log marshalling requirements.
• CentrePort Limited reserves the right to replace or to appoint additional Log Marshalling Operators.
• CentrePort Limited reserves the right to review these special terms and conditions if required in respect to Port operational matters.

3.3 Vehicles*

*Cars, Caravans, Trailers, buses, trucks, excavators, boats etc.

**Vehicles are cleaned to remove quarantine risk material. The standard of cleaning is to MPI requirements only and is not a grooming service. CentrePort provides an MPI-accredited cleaning facility.

3.4 Bulk goods

• Subject to capacity and sufficient notice, a storage arrangement is negotiable prior to receipt of cargo. Rates will reflect the specific storage needs of the customer.

4.1 GRT Based Charges

The following table is of marine charges for tankers, general cargo or container vessels calling at CentrePort on a single voyage basis.

CentrePort’s marine charges are International Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) based and cover port and navigation dues, pilotage, towage services, lines services and an initial 24 hours berthage. 

Berths are offered at CentrePort’s discretion and include Thorndon Container Wharf (TCW), Aotea Quay (AQ) Wharf, Burnham Wharf and Seaview Wharf.

*Additional berthage is charged in 12-hour periods

4.2 Small Vessel Tariff

The following tables are of marine charges vessels under the greater of 500 GRT or 40 metres Length Overall (LOA) calling at CentrePort on a single voyage basis, except where noted.

4.3  Marine Security & Insurance Levy

4.4 Additional Marine Services

Skips available through private contractor only direct by customer. Discounts may be available on application for large quantities. Government emissions trading and national waste levies are additional.

*Cruise ships must organise all quarantine waste removal directly with the ship’s agent.

*Above rates apply to Security Level 1 (In relation to the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code)).

At Security Levels 2 and 3 of the ISPS Code, additional security-specific services required by any vessel may incur additional charges.

This charge covers full berth preparation and provision of berth security and traffic co-ordinating services. Extra ship requirements are readily accommodated but may be subject to further charges.

These general contractual provisions apply between CentrePort Limited (“CPL”) and each customer who uses CPL’s relevant services at CentrePort Wellington.

CPL may vary these provisions at any time by reasonable notice. If any other provision is to apply or prevail over these provisions, it must be agreed to in writing by CPL in each case.

6.1 Provisions of CentrePort’s Service

CPL will provide those land-based port services to the customer at CentrePort Wellington which are agreed with the customer to be provided. CPL’s services may involve:

a) berthage of the customer’s vessels
b) loading and discharging the customer’s vessels
c) handing of relevant cargo and containers; and
d) transport of relevant cargo and containers between the wharf and the marshalling area.

Where any berthage is involved, the master of the customer’s relevant vessel will change berths, or vacate any allocated berth and moor the vessel in the harbour, as and when directed by CPL.

6.2 Charges/Payments

CPL’s applicable Pricing Schedule (available from CPL on request) will determine the charges payable by the customer for relevant services. The Customer will pay CPL in cash in full prior to vessel departure or, where no vessel is involved, then within 7 days after the date of CPL’s relevant invoice. The customer will, if demanded by CPL, pay CPL interest on overdue amounts at the rate of 15% per annum, calculated on a daily basis.

6.3 Customer Obligations

The customer will:

a) safely and properly navigate, manage, and operate its vessel while at CentrePort Wellington

b) ensure its vessel, equipment, master, crew, subcontractors, and other representatives, while at CentrePort Wellington, comply with:

i) CPL’s security, operational and documentation rules, procedures, and directions (particularly in relation to the handling of dangerous items, hazardous substances, health and safety and environmental protection); and

ii) best industry standards and operating practice.

c) ensure all relevant cargo and containers are:

i) properly packed, labelled, and secure

ii) in every way safe for carriage by sea, road, or rail

iii) do not exceed their rated gross capacity 

iv) in a fit and proper condition to be handled or otherwise dealt with in the normal course of business by the equipment and operating procedures used by CPL

v) comply with all applicable New Zealand law.

d) notify CPL in writing:

(i) prior to or on arrival at the relevant wharf gate, about export cargo, which is dangerous, hazardous or requires any special care

(ii) at least 48 hours prior to its vessel’s arrival, about import (including transhipment) cargo, which is dangerous, hazardous or requires special care.

e) ensure itself and its representatives comply with all New Zealand law

f) promptly make good any damage or loss to CPL or anyone else to the extent caused or contributed to at CentrePort Wellington by the customer or any of its representatives, subcontractors, or visitors.

6.4 Damaged Containers/Security

CPL is not obliged to:

a) inspect for, or to report to anyone, any damage to any cargo or container, but will use its reasonable endeavours (without any liability) to take appropriate steps to protect the contents of a noted damaged container and refer such to the customer; or

b) ensure that any cargo or container is properly or adequately secure on any method of transportation.

6.5 Failure To Remove Cargo/Containers

If the customer does not remove any cargo or container from any wharf or other relevant place within the time allotted for free storage by CPL, then CPL may handle, transport, store or otherwise deal with such at every risk and expense of the customer, without any recourse to CPL.

6.6 Labour Relations

The customer will not directly or indirectly involve itself in any employment or labour matters at CentrePort Wellington involving any of CPL’s employees, subcontractors, or other representatives. This will be exclusively done by CPL. 

6.7 CentrePort's Liability

1. All above amounts are in NZ$ and include GST (if any). With respect to cargo, CPL’s liability will be the lesser of the above specified limits of liability or the maximum liability of the customer in terms of the relevant contract of carriage.
2. CPL must receive written notice of each claim from the customer, in respect of cargo, within 10 days after the actual or intended delivery date, and in respect of anything else, within 30 days after the date the damage or loss occurred, otherwise CPL will have no Where such notice has been given, CPL will only be liable for physical damage or loss caused by the negligence of CPL or its representatives exceeding the above stated relevant excess amount up to the above stated maximums of liability. In any event, CPL’s maximum aggregated liability to the customer is always limited to NZ$2,000,000.
3. In any event, CPL will not be liable (in contract or tort, including negligence) to the customer or anyone else for:
   (a) anything that happens to any person, any economic loss (including loss of profits or income), any indirect/consequential or special damage or loss, or any related cost (including legal and lawyer/client costs). This includes where any services is not available, is not promptly or properly performed, or is changed, for any reason; or
   (b) the extent of any damage, loss or cost caused or contributed to by the customer or any of its representatives or visitors.
4. CPL will not be liable for any unavailability of, or any failure or delay in performance of, any service if it is due to a cause beyond its control (including actual or threatened strikes, lockouts, go-slows or other industrial action, unavailability or unserviceability of facilities or equipment, or incorrect labelling or packaging of cargo or containers).
5. CPL, its representatives, and subcontractors are to enjoy the benefit of each limitation of liability, indemnity and other provision in each of the customer’s contracts of carriage, bills of lading and other documents. The customer will include a provision in its documentation (e.g. bills of lading) relevant to cargo and containers transported by its vessels to the effect that CPL, its representatives and subcontractors are to benefit from, and may enforce, any limitation of liability and indemnity the customer may enjoy.
6. The customer will indemnify and protect CPL and its representatives from any direct and indirect claim, damage, loss and cost to the customer or anyone else to the extent that such is excluded, or exceeds the limits on liability, as provided in this document.
7. These limitations of liability and indemnities are also intended for the benefit of, and to be enforceable by, each of CPL’s directors and other representatives.
8. Disputes - If a party believes that there is a dispute, that party will notify the other in writing giving details of the The dispute will then be promptly referred to senior representatives of each party for resolution, and if they do not resolve the dispute within 10 working days, it will be submitted to arbitration in Wellington if requested by either party
9. New Zealand law governs. New Zealand courts have non-exclusive jurisdiction.