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6.11. Abnormal Cargo
6.11.1. Abnormal cargo is cargo which exceeds any one of the measurements below. Heavy
operating skips are excluded and are classified as standard port operating
equipment.
6.11.1.1.1. Mass 30 tons (30 000 kilograms)
6.11.1.1.2. Length 12 metres
6.11.1.1.3. Width 2.5 metres
6.11.1.1.4. Height 2.87 metres
6.11.2. Cars, trucks, trailers and machinery on own wheels will only be dispatched or
received in daylight.
6.11.3. Abnormal cargo will not be staged on the quayside other than for pre-assembly and
then at the sole discretion of TPT and will not be loaded onto rail wagons unless
Transnet Freight Rail has especially agreed thereto in writing. Abnormal cargo is
handled at the Customer’s risk and TPT accepts no liability for any loss or damage to
any such cargo, howsoever arising. The Terminal Operator must approve the
discharge of abnormal cargo onto a quayside or it being loaded onto an AMV and
such approval is subject to arrangements have been made to the reasonable
satisfaction of TPT for the handling and carriage of such abnormal cargo by the
importer or exporter thereof.
6.11.4. Abnormal cargo which is landed directly onto an AMV must leave the terminal cargo
working area within four (4) hours of landing. Failure to do so will result in such
abnormal cargo being treated as indirect cargo, notwithstanding such cargo
remaining loaded on AMV trailers, and the Terminal Handling Charge (THC) for
indirect loading as well as relevant storage charges will apply.
6.11.5. Abnormal cargo handling must comply with the vessel and terminal’s safety
standards as well as the conditions described in the Tariff Book. Exceptions to not
handle any abnormal cargo at night will be tabled by the TM with reasons pertaining
thereto. All necessary safety requirements must be signed off by all parties involved
in the handling of abnormal cargo. This includes the riggers and experts for handling
such cargo, the terminal safety officer and responsible supervisor.
6.11.6. Any abnormal cargo planned for direct landing onto waiting AMV’s, which is then
found to have been landed on the quayside, will be removed by the terminal using
appropriate terminal equipment and staged away from the quayside by TPT. The
cost incurred in doing so shall be for the vessels account or that of its
representative. TPT shall not be liable for any loss or damage to such cargo
howsoever arising.
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