Full Volume 19 - Federal Maritime Commission

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Item 26 i
Provided prepalletized cargo complies in all respects with the rules set forth herein the
carriers will allow a discount of 2 50 per ton weight
basis as cargo is being freighted
or measurement on the same
The respondent does not dispute that the cargo was properly palletized
and complied with all the rules set forth in Item 26 The respondent s bill
of lading clearly shows the weight of the 31 pallets to be 63 Ibs each as
does the complainants supporting shipping documents Therefore it is
found that the complainant has furnished the necessary information at the
time of shipment to detennine the weight of the pallets as required by
Items 26t and i and has otherwise met the requirements of Item 26
Hence complainant is entitled to a pallet weight allowance of 1 953 Ibs
63 Ibs x 31 pallets and a rate discount of 2 50 per 2 000 Ibs
Complainant having met his burden of proof reparation is awarded in
the amount of 357 40 the difference betWeen the charges assessed of
1 654 94 and the correct charges of 1297 54 25 772 Ibs at 100 50 per
2 000 Ibs less 2 50 rate discount plus surcharge and packing charge
8 CAREY R BRADY
Settlement Officer
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