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MSC-Important Notification on LAF
Date：2017-08-24 Hits：1648
Important Notification on LAF
Without Prejudice to MSC BL Terms and Conditions
Dear Valuable Clients/Partners,
Please kindly be noted that from October 01st 2017, a Legal Administration Fee (LAF), for cargo moving to/from non-US, shall be charged to cover the extra work created at Carrier’s level by the coordination/organization and follow-up of actions/measures taken in case of damage or risk of damage to the cargo and/or container and/or vessel due to the Merchant’s and/or Partner’s negligence, fault or misconduct. This fee will be charged to any faulty / liable party (hence clients but also operational partners) in addition to the extra handling costs themselves.
This fee will be charged in addition to the costs actually as the result of the situation itself and its remedy.
The Merchant and/or Partner shall be liable for LAF as below and remains liable until the said charges have been paid in full:
TARIFF OF THE LEGAL ADMINISTRATION FEE:
FOR COSTS UP TO 500 USD: 40 USD PER CONTAINER
FOR COSTS BETWEEN 500 AND 1000 USD: 80 USD PER CONTAINER
FOR COSTS BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 USD: 140 USD PER CONTAINER
FOR COSTS OVER 2000 USD: 200 USD PER CONTAINER
Without Prejudice to MSC BL Terms and Conditions
You could find more information regarding LAF on MSC website, should you have any question on LAF, please feel free to contact us.
The Notification is hereby given and your attention will be appreciated.
Best Regards