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November 2008
Action: Making sure all tariff required notations are included on the Bill of Lading.
Surprisingly, it is not unusual for some critically important data to be omitted from bills of lading. Failure to execute section 7 of the bill of lading, for instance, or some other instances such as described on C.O.D.’s can also result in higher costs. Section 7 of the bill of lading simply relieves the shipper of any expenses associated with the service provided the product that was precipitated by any actions of the receiver and over which the shipper had no control or responsibility. Absent the Section 7 signing at the time the bill of lading is initially executed, however leaves the railroad free to bill the shipper for excessive cost that are
the responsibility of the receiver of the merchandise. Addresses or phone numbers of the notify party, instructions about an appointment required prior to delivery, etc. Each omission has different results to correct, but all have a single constant attribute – they all "cost money." These costs are usually described by carriers as “accessorial charges” and in some instances can result in higher extra costs than the original cost for the transportation service itself! “Team Group C” has the general responsibility but the prime execution for this action belongs with the Logistics group. |
